Best Digital Cameras - Atleast 1.5 inch, 350 to 400 $ Prices, 1 to 4 x Optical Zoom

'The TG-3 is a worthy successor to its predecessor, and follows it as our Editors' Choice for rugged compact cameras.'

'It's responsive, versatile and durable.'

'The TG-3 is a good rugged point-and-shoot that can take a beating. '

'new sensor and screen'

'The camera itself is pretty well-designed and easy to grip and shoot.'

'The NEX cameras are primarily about squeezing DSLR quality into compact bodies.'

'The Sony NEX-5 is an excellent camera for hobbyist photographers upgrading from compacts who want to increase capability but not bulk. '

'smallest interchangeable lens camera'

'aesthetically pleasing camera'

'The GF2 is a nice camera for those new to more advanced photography, as it works well in both automatic and manual modes. '

'aesthetically pleasing camera'

'Fast and responsive'

'The grip-less camera feels surprisingly good in the hand, thanks to thoughtful ideas like a small but well placed  thumb rest on the rear panel.'

'carry-anywhere all-purpose camera'

'The best part about the Olympus XZ-1 was the fact that its image quality backed its hardware, and the camera proved itself a well-equipped tool that excelled when it came to manual controls.'

'Large image sensor'

'impressive camera'

'From the outset, the W3 definitely isn't your garden variety camera.'

'The FujiFilm FinePix REAL 3D W3 is perfect for those wanting to capture quality 3D still photos and video.'

'slim FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera'

'Luckily, the T90 has more to offer than just widescreen-ready images. '

'pretty sleek looking camera'

'The T90's svelte body is available in a range of colors including pink, brown, blue and black.'

'highly desirable camera'

'The White Balance control on the camera was very impressive.'

'It's great for shooting rooms, landscapes, and portraits, but it falls short in the telephoto department, making the Panasonic LX3 a difficult choice for an all-around camera, unless you're used to short to medium focal lengths.'

'perfect compact camera'