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Ultra Compact

Ultra Compact digital cameras are easily slipped into a pocket or purse, making them a great choice for photographers on the go. Don't let their small size fool you, however — while they may not offer all the manual controls of their heftier counterparts, these are serious cameras that can take superb pictures without weighing you down.

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HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Editors' Spotlight

Canon's Flagship Ultracompact

New Canon Powershot SD990 IS

14.7 megapixels; 3.7x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; Lens-shift image stabilization; JPEG file format; ISO 80-1600; Auto and manual exposure; Secure digital memory storage; 3-inch LCD display; Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $179.99
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HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Editors' Spotlight

Touchscreen, 5x Optical Zoom

New Sony Cybershot T77

10.1 megapixels; 5x optical zoom / 2x optical zoom; Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization; ISO 80-3200; 3.0-inch LCD display; Memory Stick memory storage (15MB internal); Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $244.95
from 26 stores Check Best Offers
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HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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Great Photos Under $100!

Nikon Coolpix L18

8 megapixels; 3x optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display; Secure Digital memory card storage (28MB internal); 2 AA batteries....

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Starting at $89.00
from 67 stores Check Best Offers
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Outfitted With 14.3 Megapixels

New Panasonic Lumix FX150

14.7 megapixels; 4x optical zoom, 28mm ultra wide-angle lens; 720p high-definition movie mode; Lens-shift MEGA O.I.S. image stabilizaion; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios; ISO 100 - 1600 (6400 high sensitivity mode); 2.7-inch LCD display; Lithium-ion battery; Secure Digital memory card storage (50MB internal)....

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Starting at $293.00
from 31 stores Check Best Offers
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HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon Powershot SD790 IS

10 Megapixels; 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; Face detection auto-focus; Lens-shift Image Stabilization; Movie mode with sound; JPEG file format; ISO 80-1600; Auto and manual exposure; 3.0-inch LCD monitor; Secure Digital card storage (32MB card included); Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $194.88
from 39 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon Powershot SD1100 IS

8 megapixels; 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; Face-detection auto focus; Sensor-shift image stabilization; ISO 80-1600; JPEG file format; Auto and manual exposure; 2.5-inch LCD display; Secure Digital memory storage (32MB internal); Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $149.99
from 77 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Panasonic Lumix TZ5

9.1 megapixels; 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens; Optical Image Stabilization; 30fps movie mode with sound; 720p HD output; Auto exposure; Auto focus; 3.0-inch self-adjusting LCD screen; Secure Digital storage (with 50mb internal memory); Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $223.74
from 50 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
New Canon Powershot SD880 IS

10 megapixels; 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; Lens-shift image stabilization; JPEG file format; ISO 80-1600; Auto and manual exposure; Secure digital memory storage; 28-112mm wide angle lens; 2.5-inch LCD display; Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $251.95
from 40 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Cybershot W300

13.6 Megapixels; 3x Zeiss Optical Zoom / 2x Digital Zoom; Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi manual focusing; Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization with Dynamic Range optimization and face detection; MPEG VX Movie Mode with sound; Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, & Spot Exposure Modes; 80-3200 ISO Range; JPEG File Format; 2.7-inch LCD; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo Storage Media compatible and 15MB internal capacity; Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery....

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Starting at $279.99
from 23 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Fuji FinePix Z20fd

10 Megapixels; 3x Optical Zoom/5.7x Digital Zoom; Face Detection (with Red-eye removal), High-speed shooting, Best framing; Picture Stabilization; MPEG4 Movie Mode with mono sound; 256-zones metering with Programmed AutoExposure; ISO Levels 64-1600; JPEG file format; IrSimple/IrSS wireless communication; 2.5-inch LCD with 100% coverage; 45MB Internal memory, xD-Picture Card™ capacity up to 2GB, SD & SDHC memory card; Rechargeable Li-ion battery....

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Starting at $122.79
from 70 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon Powershot A470

7 megapixels; 3.4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; Face-detection auto focus; JPEG file format; Movie mode with sound; ISO 80-1600; Auto and manual exposure; 2.5-inch LCD display; Secure Digital memory card storage (32MB internal); Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $89.99
from 70 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon Powershot SD770 IS

10 Megapixels; 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; Face detection auto-focus; Lens-shift Image Stabilization; Movie mode with sound; JPEG file format; ISO 80-1600; Auto and manual exposure; 2.5-inch LCD monitor; Secure Digital card storage (32MB card included); Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $159.94
from 60 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
New Sony Cybershot T700

10.1 megapixels; 4x optical zoom; 4GB storage for internal photo album; Face-detection and Smile Shutter modes; 3.5-inch LCD display; Memory Stick storage; Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $326.95
from 23 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon Powershot SD890 IS

10 Megapixels; 5x optical zoom ; Face detection auto-focus; Lens-shift Image Stabilization; Movie mode with sound; JPEG file format; ISO 80-1600; Auto and manual exposure; 2.5-inch LCD monitor; Secure Digital card storage (32MB card included); Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $249.00
from 67 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Olympus Stylus 1010

10.1 Megapixels; 7x Optical Zoom; AVI Movie with Sound; JPEG file format; Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization; Auto focus with Face Detection; ISO 80-1600; up to 2GB xD memory, microSD and 14.7MB Internal Memory; Li-ion Rechargeable Battery....

Click Here for Olympus 1010 reviews, prices, and advice

Starting at $212.00
from 53 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Cybershot W170

10.10 Megapixels; 5x Optical Zoom /25x Digital Smart Zoom; D-Range Optimizer for low light focus, partial manual focus, "smile shutter" mode, which automatically captures an image when your subject smiles; Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization; MPEG-1 Movie Mode; Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot Metering; 80-3200 ISO Levels; JPG File Format; 2.7 inch LCD; MS Duo/MS PRO Duo with 15MB Internal memory; Custom Lithium Ion Rechargeable....

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Starting at $217.85
from 23 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Cybershot T300

10.1 megapixels; 5x optical zoom / 2x digital zoom; Optical Image Stabilization; 30fps movie mode with sound; Auto exposure; Auto focus; 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD screen; Memory Stick Duo and Pro Duo storage (with 15mb internal memory); Lithium-ion battery pack....

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Starting at $255.95
from 22 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Olympus Stylus 1030SW

10.1 Megapixels; 3.6x Optical Zoom / 5x Digital Zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens; AVI Movie with Sound; JPEG file format; Digital Image Stabilization; Face Detection Auto focus with Spot Metering; ISO 80-1600; 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD display; xD-Picture Card capacity up to 2GB, microSD and 14.7MB Internal Memory; Li-ion Rechargeable Battery....

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Starting at $269.99
from 56 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Nikon Coolpix S550

10 megapixels; 5x optical zoom; Vibration reduction image stabilization; 2.5-inch LCD display; Secure Digital memory card storage (50MB internal); ISO 64-2000; Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $99.95
from 53 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Nikon Coolpix S600

10 megapixels; 4x optical zoom (wide-angle); Sensor-shift vibration reduction image stabilization; 2.7-inch LCD display; Secure Digital memory card storage (45MB internal); ISO 100-3200; Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $182.22
from 38 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Olympus Stylus 840

8.0 Megapixels; 5x Optical Zoom; AVI Movie mode with Sound; JPEG file format; Sensor-Shift image stabilization; Face Detection Auto focus with Spot Metering; Widescreen resolution; ISO 64-1600; 2.7" LCD with Backlight Boost; 14.8MB Internal Memory, up to 2GB xD card; Li-ion Rechargeable Battery....

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Starting at $160.96
from 39 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon Powershot SD950 IS

12.1 megapixels; 3.7x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; Movie mode with sound; JPEG file format; Lens-shift image stabilization; Auto focus; Auto and manual exposure; ISO 80-1600; 2.5-inch LCD display; Secure Digital memory (32MB card included); Lithium-ion battery....

Click Here for Canon SD950 IS reviews, prices, and advice

Starting at $276.88
from 13 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Fuji FinePix J10

8.2-megapixels; 3x Optical Zoom / 5.1x Digital Zoom; Center point auto focus; Anti-blur Image Stabilization (Digital); AVI Movie Mode with mono sound; 64-1600 ISO Levels; JPEG File Formats; 2.5-inch LCD; xd, SD & SDHC Storage Media with 8MB internal memory on board; NP-45 Li-ion battery....

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Starting at $89.95
from 59 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Nikon Coolpix S52

9.0 Megapixels; 3x optical zoom; Movie mode with Sound; JPEG file format; Optical Image Stabilization; Auto focus; Auto exposure; ISO 100-3200; 3.0-inch LCD display; Secure Digital and SDHC memory storage (38mb internal); Proprietary Lithium-ion battery....

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Starting at $149.00
from 29 stores