Best Digital Cameras - 1.7 to 2.5 in. LCD Screen Size, 4 to 8 x Optical Zoom, Hand Strap Included Accessories

'good sized screen'

'this sleek metal model looks positively petite.'

'high quality images'

'good image quality'

'It does a solid job of improving image quality, particularly in low-light situations.'

'triangle of 10 bumpy dots that form a thumb rest'

'The bundle includes a dispensable software suite that contains drivers, a panorama maker and a transfer utility'

'The 8.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P60 ($229.95) is the perfect camera for people who like a reliable shooter that they can master quickly.'

'The FE-310 an ideal choice for digital photography fans of all ages and skill levels.'

'The DSC-W130 has a decent amount of accessories for a compact camera,'

'It can also apply sharpening, soft focus, and a variety of other effects to adjust your pictures.'

'This really is too involved, especially for a point-and-shoot feature meant to simplify taking pictures.'

'The Olympus 830 packs its features into an all-weather metal body that can handle rain, sleet and snow.'

'JPEG compression setting (normal to superfine, which is appreciably lossless), face detection, and a wide range of selectable resolutions, including matted widescreen modes'

'The Canon A580 automatically detects, tracks, focuses and optimizes the exposure on up-to nine forward looking human faces in the frame or can lock onto a specific face in the crowd, ensuring that all (or one) are in focus and properly exposed, with or without flash.'

'12.1 megapixels offers unparalleled resolution for a compact camera, while the powerful 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology delivers clear, blur-free images in low light and all through the zoom range'

'At 91x64x43 mm the A560 isn't too bulky for a compact camera,'

'A560 is a solid, inexpensive snapshot camera.'