Best Digital Cameras - 0.48 to 1 lb. Weight, Atleast 500 images, 1.7 to 2.5 in. LCD Screen Size

'it's now the lightest DSLR from Canon to date'

'the XS offers a solid set of entry-level specs'

'relatively compact and lightweight'

'A new single media slot accepts not only Fujifilm's traditional xD-Picture Cards but also Secure Digital (SD)'

'Although not without flaws, the Olympus E-510 and Olympus E-410 bring Olympus' DSLR cameras in line with the competition.'

'If you shoot a lot of candid action at normal- to wide-angle settings and want a lightweight, compact SLR, the Evolt E-410's for you.'

'Controls are well-spaced, making them easy to use precisely, even without looking.'

'This is a very nice camera for the beginner ready to jump up'

'The 18x super telephoto zoom gets you closer to the action than any compact digital camera on the market.'

'the stylish portability of more compact shooters, the 10-megapixel PowerShot A640 is a smart, full-featured camera with some surprising benefits.'

'I am consistently impressed and amazed by how much function Canon squeezes into such small packages'

'The Canon PowerShot A630 and A640 are two very capable digital cameras that are suitable to beginners and advanced users alike.'

'The A640 isn't a camera designed to slip inside a pocket'

'It's fit and finish are excellent, and though it's light, it feels very solid'

'The D50 is a pretty complex camera manual.'

'Budding shutterbugs looking for fast operation coupled with useful features such as a robust burst mode, accurate exposure metering, and iTTL electronic flash control (both internal and external) will find a lot to like about this budget digital SLR contender'

'Ideal for those who have outgrown their compact camera or for those who want to take their first steps into digital photography.'

'This camera provides a compact and comfortable introduction to the fun and freedom of digital photography Canon style.'

'new Print/Share button'

'Because it can focus in macro mode at 2.4 inches, the 4-megapixel PowerShot G2 is also a good choice for close-up photography.'

'When not in use, the display can be inverted and folded back against the rear of the camera body, protecting the screen from fingerprints and damage from bumps and scrapes.'