Best Digital Cameras - 1.7 to 2.5 in. LCD Screen Size, Beginners

'Excellent overall performance.'

'The camera was comfortable to operate and easy to use, thanks to its familiar button layout and simple menu system. '

'rather modest camera'

'it produces the best results below ISO 200, sharp with plenty of fine detail.'

'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.'

'perfect camera'

'reasonably fast camera'

'The 10-megapixel camera has as solid feature set for a novice photographer who's ready to move beyond snapping photos in automatic mode.'

' The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS is an affordable pocket camera with an interesting variety of shooting modes, excellent image quality, and optical image stabilisation. '

'solid overall design'

'good sized screen'

'this sleek metal model looks positively petite.'

'the SD890 is fairly responsive.'

'most unique looking SD camera'

'Ergonomics are generally good.'

'great little camera'

'Bottom line - The Casio Exilim EX-Z800 is a nice little pocket camera that has a very appealing price tag of just $149 US. '

'The first thing that struck me about the EX-Z800 is how light it is, weighing only 124g with the battery and memory card installed.'

'useful 27mm-equivalent wide angle'

'straightforward digital camera'

'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.'

'high contrast'