'The extra shooting modes on the A495 are nice, too, but if you don't need them or any of the other things mentioned above, save $20 and get the A490.'
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'We also found ourselves staring at an unresponsive camera when we used the flash as the camera waits for the flash to recharge before allowing you to take another shot.
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'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 Sony CyberShot DSC S2000 is compatible with a range of fast memory stick that makes it user friendly, and the AA alkaline batteries are common enough so that you can buy a new set wherever you are and whenever you need it.'
'The Cybershot is packed with all the latest and innovative features including the Intelligent Auto Mode, Face Detection, Smile Shutter and much more.'
'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 .'