Best Digital Cameras - Best Image, Under $700, 1080i (HDTV) HD Recording Format

'In-camera artistic filters. '

'silent auto focus performance'

'extremely gorgeous looking design'

'This is a great step-up camera for anyone who feels shackled by automated settings as well as a great on-the-go camera for anyone accustomed to a DSLR. '

'brilliant camera'

'It has a host of new specifications and features that should make it a superior camera to its predecessor. '

'Advanced yet pocket-sized.'

'But, aside from a few other minor criticisms, the S90 is a first-rate compact camera for advanced amateurs. '

'Having lived with the S90 for a couple of weeks, that special impression is still with us - it's a magnificent compact camera. '

'The PowerShot S90 IS is a definite contender for ye olde camera of the year. '

'The S10 had more features, better construction and better image quality than Canon's other small digital cameras. '

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

'The NEX cameras are a brave and interesting attempt to redefine the camera.'

'The result: the Alpha NEX-3, a compact camera with a huge LCD, huger sensor, and an interchangeable lens that can take photos on a par with larger prosumer DSLRs. '

'This is a good move by Sony as it will aide those who get turned off with the myriad features on offer in a DSLR.'

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

'The NEX cameras are a brave and interesting attempt to redefine the camera.'

'The result: the Alpha NEX-3, a compact camera with a huge LCD, huger sensor, and an interchangeable lens that can take photos on a par with larger prosumer DSLRs. '

'This is a good move by Sony as it will aide those who get turned off with the myriad features on offer in a DSLR.'

'the Pentax K-7 feels tight and solid.'

'The live view experience on the K-7 is quite nice.'

'The camera is robust and confidence-inspiring.'

'the K-7 is much more comfortable to hold with average sized male hands, and doesn't seem anymore cramped.'

'the Pentax K-7 feels tight and solid.'

'The live view experience on the K-7 is quite nice.'

'the K-7 is much more comfortable to hold with average sized male hands, and doesn't seem anymore cramped.'

'very significant new digital SLR'