Ultra Compact
Canon PowerShot S100
Canon's PowerShot S100 improves on the popular S95 and takes its place at the top of the point-and-shoot food chain
8.9
$409.99
Sony Cyber-shot HX9V
Sony's latest travel zoom is among the best we've tested, with category-leading scores across all the most important tests
8.6
$278.53
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Golf season may be winding down, but there's still time to work on that swing for next year. We took the Casio ZR100 to task, seeing if it offers more than just swing-saving slow motion video
7.8
$294.46
Olympus XZ-1
After spending several years developing its PEN brand of interchangeable lens cameras, it seems Olympus is ready to re-enter the market of high-end point-and-shoot cameras. As it turns out, the company's first attempt in about ten years is a home run
7.3
$499.99
Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR
Fuji's latest carry-anywhere travel zoom should hold plenty of appeal for the enthusiast set, if not the casual vacation photographer
7.1
$219.00
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
The ZS10 offers a built-in GPS and 16x optical zoom in a compact body with good color accuracy but mediocre low light performance. At a debut price of $399, there are cameras in this price range that offer much better image quality
6.9
$198.98
Samsung WB750
Samsung's WB750 boasts one of the longest focal lengths we've seen from a travel zoom, but otherwise-mediocre performance and features make this a strictly average camera
6.8
$274.23
Nikon Coolpix AW100
The AW100 is this year's best toughcam and an easy recommendation, but has its share of problems too
6.7
$269.99
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 (MSRP $$499. 95) is one of the most hotly anticipated high-end point-and-shoot cameras of 2010
6.4
$365.00
Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS
The 100 HS lacks some of its pricier siblings' hot-ticket extra features, but it's one heck of a camera for the money
6.1
$125.95
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
The gorgeous TX10 is a tough-cam in disguise. Underneath the chic exterior is a model made for the outdoors, and image quality is great too
6.0
$279.00
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 (MSRP $399. 99) is an impressive camera
5.9
$299.95
Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS
The Canon 500 HS produces competitive image quality with a slick angular design, metal body, and a host of extras all for its $300 debut price tag
5.8
$209.00
Pentax Optio WG-1
The Pentax Optio WG-1 is a waterproof tough-cam that doesn't shy away from its adventuresome style. To some, the camera may look more like a piece of hardware or a gadget for your toolbox than a slick digital camera, but Pentax was able to incorporate decent imaging performance into the WG-1's tough little body
5.8
$199.00
Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
Had Canon put a little more into their latest travel zoom, they could've easily topped the whole category–and justified the price
5.6
$252.47
Nikon Coolpix S6200
The 10x-zooming S6200 offers plenty of reach in a small package, but makes some performance and usability sacrifices to keep the price below $200
5.0
$159.99
Panasonic Lumix TS3
The tank-like Panasonic TS3 is about as tough as they come, and it's a solid performer too—just not as solid as its rivals
4.8
$239.99
Samsung MV800
Samsung's MV800 MultiView packs an articulating LCD and a sweet, smartphone-like user interface. But at its core, it's just a regular point-and-shoot
4.7
$199.00
Fujifilm FinePix T300
We put the compact, affordable Fuji T300 through our full battery of tests. Read our full in-depth review to see if one of the slimmest 10x optical zoom cameras ever offers image performance worthy of a place in your pocket
4.7
$169.95
Casio Exilim EX-S200
The Casio Exilim EX-S200 is an entry-level pocket camera with a couple surprises under the hood. It's easy to use—most of the time—and some aspects of its performance are surprisingly strong
4.4
$139.95
Samsung PL120
The Samsung PL120 is a competitively priced point-and-shoot distinguished by its front-facing LCD for framing self-portraits. None of this camera's test scores stood out, but consistent numbers across the board make it a fantastic value for casual shooters
4.4
$81.49
Polaroid Z340
The Polaroid Z340 harkens back to the brand's classic instant print days with a digital update. It largely works, so we give it a hearty thumbs-up, warts and all
4.2
$299.00
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
The Panasonic FH5 offers decent image quality and an easy-to-use interface, but this spectacularly unremarkable camera has no real defining characteristics
4.2
$72.97
Nikon Coolpix S4100
The Nikon S4100 is the 2011 replacement for our pick for last year's Budget Point & Shoot of the Year. While the new Coolpix is certainly an improvement over the S4000, we were disappointed to so few improvements—and a handful of
4.1
$96.95
Casio TRYX
While most ideas for "concept cameras" never make it to market, the Casio Tryx is now available with a variable frame design that is totally unlike other compacts. We tested to see if it can produce images that do its design justice
4.0
$189.99
Samsung PL210
The PL210 rings in at under $200 with a pocket-friendly size and 10x optical zoom. Sound like the ideal camera? We put it through our lab tests to see
3.9
$66.97
Nikon Coolpix S4000
The Coolpix S4000 (MSRP $179. 95) is one of a few entry-level digital cameras offered by Nikon
3.7
$99.99
Pentax Optio S1
While Optio S1's gorgeous chrome exterior stands out, the test results do anything but. This camera's performance is strictly average
3.3
$109.95
Pentax Optio RS1500
At only $150, this point-and-shoot packs some serious sharpness and color performance into its tiny chassis. However, these strengths come at the expense of build quality and video performance
3.3
$109.24
Samsung SH100
It's one of the most affordable Wi-Fi enabled cameras. Unfortunately, the feature doesn't add much, leaving us with an otherwise-average ultracompact
3.2
$80.49
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
For a sub-$200 point-and-shoot, this model features some astounding color accuracy and scored well in other tests too. However, the all-touchscreen interface was a bad idea
3.2
$79.95
Kodak EasyShare Sport
Unsuitable as a main camera, but the tiny price makes it an interesting splurge for snorkeling
3.0
$72.33
Kodak EasyShare Mini
The affordable Mini should appeal to kids and beginners, but is held back by an unimpressive lens, careless design, and a frustrating interface
2.9
$126.95
Apple iPhone 4S
The iPhone 4S has the best camera we've ever tested on a smartphone. It's not ideal, but it is good enough to replace most pocket cameras for most people
2.7
$199.00
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
The W570 is an outwardly plain ultracompact with equally plain performance and features. While not an altogether awful camera, Sony will need to work harder to compete in the crowded low-end market
2.2
$136.49
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