Best Digital Cameras - Under $150, 18 to 60 x Optical Zoom

A reliable 18x zoom travel compact with a range of useful functions

While Canon’s PowerShot SX600 HS is an easy-to-use camera with a long 18x zoom, performance and image quality resembles those from a lower-end camera.

Picks up where your phone leaves off without sacrificing easy sharing

versatile superzoom compact camera with good sharing features

Judged on image quality, the Samsung WB350F isn’t the best. But throw in a 21x zoom, excellent Wi-Fi, and simple operation, and you get something unique.

Wi-Fi, filters and effects aplenty

Samsung's new travel compact offers Wi-Fi, 21x zoom, full manual controls and a brilliant touchscreen.

An affordable compact camera with plenty of creative shooting options

Abundance of shooting options for all types of shooters

Excellent Wi-Fi implementation

Digital compact camera looks great

Compact body design, yet still very ergonomic

Compact body, Good control layout

Comfortable camera for everyday shooting in most lighting conditions

Autofocus easily confused

Affordable, plenty of creative framing opportunities

Good value

Disappointing movie performance