Top ten digital cameras

cannon · Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:20 am Post subject:

Would like to buy a new camera, but not sure what is hot at this time?

Here is top 10 from digitalcamerareview.com:

1. Canon Powershot SD600 - One of three new Digital ELPHs introduced last February, the SD600 features 6 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, and a very nice 2.5 inch LCD. An MSRP of $349 makes this compact camera a pretty good buy.

2. Canon Powershot SD700 IS - The SD700 IS is the first camera in the Digital ELPH line (or SD line) that features Canon's image stabilization. The IS allows you to shoot at much slower shutter speeds to get good indoor pictures without a flash. The camera shoots at 6 megapixels, has a 2.5 inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom.

3. Canon Powershot S3 IS - Announced in February, the S3 IS is an update to the S2 IS. It features a 6 megapixel sensor, 2 inch flip out, rotating LCD, and a 12x stabilized optical zoom.

4. Canon Digital Rebel XT - This digital SLR is the most popular in its class and it's also a favorite among reviewers in its class (along with the Nikon D50). If you're looking to get away from the shutter lag of point and shoot cameras, or you have some Canon lenses that you're aching to use and you don't need a more expensive SLR, the Digital Rebel XT is a good way to go.

5. Canon Powershot A700 - Currently the top of Canon's A line, the A700 shoots at 6 megapixels, has a 6x optical zoom, and a 2.5 inch LCD. Also, since it's in the A line, it's powered by 2 AA batteries. Images can be stored in the SD card.

6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 - An affordable entry in the ultra-zoom field, the FZ7 shoots at 6 megapixels with a 12x image stabilized optical zoom.

7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 - We reviewed the W70 towards the beginning of May and really enjoyed it. Along with the Sony good looks, this is also a great camera with a nice LCD and good image quality. The W70 takes 7.2 megapixel images, has a 2.5 inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom.

8. Canon Powershot A620 - One of the successors of the popular A95, the A620, with the DIGIC II processor and 2 inch flip out LCD is a fast camera with great image quality. This 7.1 megapixel camera uses 4 AA batteries for great life and stores images on an SD card. Use the 4x optical zoom to get close when you need it.

9. Casio Exilim EX-Z1000- The fact that this camera shoots at 10.1 megapixels is all it takes to generate some buzz. In addition to the large resolution, you get a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.8 inch wide format, bright LCD. Awesome battery life and easy use add to the attractiveness of this camera.

10. Canon Powershot S2 IS - A very popular offering from Canon that offers a 12x optical zoom lens with image stabilization. A flip out 1.8 inch LCD, 5 megapixel sensor, Canon image quality and reasonable price explain its popularity.