Quick Snapshots
You want to be able to shoot photos quickly and easily with a compact camera that they can slide into a pocket or small bag. Whether you’re shooting with a flash or taking advantage of the light that’s already there, you’ll want to get up close and have good low light performance. Here are our picks for the best cameras for taking great photos of parties, days out or other gatherings.
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$417.001Canon 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. Read full 16-part review
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$91.492Samsung 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. Read full 16-part review
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$108.993Canon 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. Read full 16-part review
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$499.994Olympus 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. Read full 16-part review
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$263.955Casio 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. Read full 16-part review
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$279.006Sony 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. Read full 16-part review
$279.00
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DigitalCameraInfo New Year's Giveaway
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DigitalCameraInfo.com 2011 Select Awards
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