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Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Cameras
Easy to use, point-and-shoot cameras are a great choice for the casual photographer. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Edited by Eric Butterfield

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BEST BUY

Fujifilm FinePix S700

Max. Megapixels: 7.1
Optical Zoom: 10X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380
Weight (ounces): 11
Media Slots: xD-Picture Card, SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $250

Bottom Line: The nicely priced S700 has good features and SLR styling but an awkward electronic viewfinder.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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Fujifilm FinePix F31fd

Max. Megapixels: 6.3
Optical Zoom: 3X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 108
Weight (ounces): 6.9
Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
Price When Reviewed: $280

Bottom Line: The F31fd delivers very long battery life and its face detection improves portraits, but it lacks some common features.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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Kodak Easyshare C875

Max. Megapixels: 8
Optical Zoom: 5X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 185
Weight (ounces): 7.4
Media Slots: SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $200

Bottom Line: This point-and-shoot is easy to use, has a long zoom, and offers many features, but battery life is short.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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HP Photosmart R927

Max. Megapixels: 8.2
Optical Zoom: 3X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105
Weight (ounces): 7
Media Slots: SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $280

Bottom Line: Has a 3-inch LCD and performs in-camera panorama stitching, though this can be slow. Camera dock included.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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HP Photosmart R967

Max. Megapixels: 10
Optical Zoom: 3X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 104
Weight (ounces): 7.7
Media Slots: SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $300

Bottom Line: Nearly identical to the R927, the R967 adds an antishake mode and slightly better battery life. A camera dock is included.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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Kodak EasyShare Z612

Max. Megapixels: 6.1
Optical Zoom: 12X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 420
Weight (ounces): 13.2
Media Slots: SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $250

Bottom Line: The Z612 offers some advanced features, and has a powerful 12X zoom, but image quality was disappointing.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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Kodak EasyShare C663

Max. Megapixels: 6
Optical Zoom: 3X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 34
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 102
Weight (ounces): 7.6
Media Slots: SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $200

Bottom Line: Has a button to mark images for sharing or e-mailing, and menus are easy to use. The joystick knob is too small, however.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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Kodak EasyShare C743

Max. Megapixels: 7.1
Optical Zoom: 3X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 111
Weight (ounces): 7.6
Media Slots: SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $150

Bottom Line: This basic model is easy to operate and offers high image quality, but it lacks manual controls and advanced features.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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Fujifilm FinePix E900

Max. Megapixels: 9
Optical Zoom: 4X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 32
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 128
Weight (ounces): 9.2
Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
Price When Reviewed: $350

Bottom Line: Delivers high image quality and many controls. However, the price is high and image editing software is limited.
(Last Rated: June 06, 2007)

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