Best Standard Point and Shoot Digital Cameras - 0.02 to 0.48 lb. Weight, 600 to 800 $ Prices

'Its features tackle one of the biggest problems with point-and-shoot cameras: missed shots because of slow performance. '

'good all-purpose camera'

'neat little camera'

'good all-purpose camera'

'robust digital camera'

'Featuring a 14-Megapixel imaging sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, 720p HD video capture and the full list of "Tough" features, this camera will always be ready for any situation you find yourself in. '

'Underwater, it will function to an impressive depth of 33 feet.'

'very nice cameras'

'the SD500 is strong enough to earn Editors' Choice among ultracompact cameras.'

'Canon redesigns the SD500's compact outer shell.'

'The camera instantly matches the scene in front of the lens with an on board database of known scene types and then compares that information with the specific scene's subject distance, white balance, contrast range, lighting, and color (just before the image is recorded) to determine the best exposure.'

'very good Digital Camera Solutions software'