'if you want the convenience of AA batteries, an optical viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and a low price, this camera has them and takes good photos, too.
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'Shooting features remain strong on the A1100, however, and the camera is newbie-friendly.'
'The results were impressive, and the PowerShot A1100 IS proved itself as a compact that can handle a starry sky with a little help from a tripod.'
'The Nikon CoolPix S225 a very pretty little camera. '
'It might be small, but the 10-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S225 certainly packs a lot of features into that miniature body, especially if you're after the perfect snap with the minimum of effort.'
'the Canon SD960 is very comfortable in the hand.'
'Measuring a mere 0.87 inches thick and made from rigid aluminum, the SD960 is easily transportable in a jeans or shirt pocket, and only weighs 5.11 ounces.'
'You can't go wrong with Canon Powershots (their name for these little cameras).'
'the SD960 is small, reasonably good-looking, and available in different colors-- silver, gold, blue, and pink .'
'this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.'
'the 5.3 ounce (150g) Olympus 550WP is easy enough to hold even when wet.'
'It can save photos on a xD-Picture card or a microSD card and has seventeen different shooting modes including Underwater Water Snap which makes it easy for the average user to get the right settings for the right situation.'
'The new camera detects up to three faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure to capture sharp, brilliant portraits and group shots.'
'Pentax's ingenuity here may already be obsolete.'
'Viewfinder: LCD LCD Size: 2.5 inch ISO: 64-6400 Shutter: 4-1/2000 Max Aperture: 3.5 Mem Type: SDHC / SD Battery: Custom LiIon Dimensions: 3.7x2.2x0.9in (94x56x23mm) Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g) MSRP: $230 Availability: 03/2008
The Pentax Optio M50 is an ultra-compact digicam with a flare for style and fun.'
'the Canon PowerShot S3 IS's combination of features, performance, and relatively compact design certainly gives megazoomers a compelling alternative.'
'S3 shooters have a fast, accurate, and very quiet ultra-zoom digital camera that's capable of capturing reasonably sharp handheld shots at shutter speeds that are beyond the ability of other (non IS) long zoom digital cameras.'
'It offers just about everything you want in a camera, from a big zoom lens to optical image stabilization to manual controls to a fancy movie mode.'
'The S3 IS fit well in my hand and felt sturdy, though it's light and fairly compact.'
'The supplied Camera Station allows for easy connectivity to the PC, printer, and television--perfect for viewing contemporary slide shows created by the camera'