Best Standard Point and Shoot Digital Cameras - Under $700, 1 to 4 x Optical Zoom

'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. '

'small, sturdy camera'

'the SD880 is nice-looking, easy to hold, and feels sturdy in your hands.'

'The body is smooth and there's no area that promotes any sort of secure feel when holding the camera, particularly one-handed, so like most cameras of this size and shape the SD880 cries out for use of the wrist strap to avoid drops.'

'the various doors on the camera body feel fairly sturdy.'

'the camera comes full of of top of the line features.'

'Color fringing on image corners was significant, too, according to Imatest.'

'Other shooting modes on the camera allow you to choose pre-set modes for different types of scenes and shooting conditions.'

'a new four-way thumb button that when touched, displays an animated replica for the button on the LCD screen.'

'another beautiful IXUS model'

'As an added convenience, Canon PowerShot digital cameras also accommodate MultiMedia MMC and MMC+ memory cards, as well as standard SD memory cards and the new, high-capacity SDHC memory cards.'

'This camera doesn't do anything poorly, and does a host of things quite well.'

'It is a lightweight and compact digital camera, allowing the camera to fit unobtrusively into a small purse or shirt-pocket, and be whipped out easily to capture a memorable moment.'

'a generous 11 Scene modes keep the camera approachable for beginners'

'the S80 becomes our Editor's Choice for full-featured, compact digital cameras.'

'It's a fun little camera that packs a wallop in terms of features, performance, and photo quality'

'It's a fun little camera that packs a wallop in terms of features, performance, and photo quality'

'The eight-megapixel, 3.6x optical-zoom PowerShot S80 has everything we expect from a Canon camera: ease of use, intuitive design, and a great set of features.'