Best Standard Point and Shoot Digital Cameras - Manual Focus Focus Type, Software Included Accessories

'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 Nikon P7000 is a serious camera for those serious about photography but don't want to commit to a DSLR. '

'In our tests, the Nikon Coolpix P7000 also did the best job of in-camera editing: After snapping a shot, you can choose to have the camera automatically enhance the image via Nikon's Active D Lighting correction, Quick Retouch mode, or skin softening; and you can even apply filters such as a Miniature Mode setting.'

'Using the P7000 was an enjoyable experience for us.'

'high-performance digital camera'

'nice chunky controls'

'The DMC-FZ35 excels in manual controls and low-light video footage, and it offers near-perfect automatic settings, unique scene modes, and a slew of imaging options'

'In a surprisingly light (0.9-pound) frame, the 12-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 provides an 18x-optical-zoom Leica lens (27mm to 486mm) with good optical image stabilisation. '

'Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ35 is quite simply one of the best fixed-lens cameras out there for both stills and HD video. '

'the camera feels fairly sturdy with the exception of the right side, which is capped by plastic with part of it being a door covering the mini HDMI and USB/AV port.'

'consumers a great compact camera'

'Screen brightness is manually adjustable (five steps), though even with the brightness maxed, there's too much glare off the display's coating to effectively use the camera in bright, direct sunlight.'

'The P6000 will probably be suitable for the tech-savvy or frequent traveller who needs to identify where they took certain shots.'

'There are a host of accessories available for the P6000, and I've compiled them into this table for you: A pretty good selection, if I do say so myself.'

'Optimal camera unit for different situations. 720p HD video capture. '

'Stunningly sharp results, particularly with 50mm portrait lens and 12-megapixel sensor combo. '

'excellent images'

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

'The 9.1-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-FC100 ($349.99 list) has some cool features that no other compact point-and-shooter can offer. '

'As a point-and-shoot camera, the EX-FC100 is fairly typical: It has a 9-megapixel sensor (which allows you to extract large prints from your images), a 5X optical zoom for extra telephoto reach, a stabilized sensor for sharper handheld shooting, and all of the expected point-and-shoot features, such as scene modes, face detection, good metering, and autofocus. '

'As a point-and-shoot camera, the Casio Exilim EX-FC100 is fairly typical: It has a 9Mp sensor (which allows you to extract large prints from your images), a 5x optical zoom for extra telephoto reach, a stabilised sensor for sharper handheld shooting, and all of the expected point-and-shoot features, such as scene modes, face detection, good metering, and autofocus. '

'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.'