Best Ultra-zoom Digital Cameras - 1.7 to 2.5 in. LCD Screen Size, Software Included Accessories

'The SX20's video quality is very decent as well.'

'It's image quality is superb, the controls and menu are easy to use, and its video mode is almost good enough to make you leave your dedicated camcorder at home when you go on holidays.'

'This is a very competent camera and a good value considering its feature set. '

'the Canon PowerShot SX10 is lightweight.'

'With a monumental 20x optical zoom lens and DSLR styled architecture, this camera will fool most onlookers into thinking you freelance for the New York Times. '

'The PowerShot S5 was easily one of the best cameras in the ultra zoom class.'

'The camera is fairly light for its size.'

'The camera is responsive with reasonably fast focusing even at the longest extension.'

'intuitive menus'

'lightweight S8100fd comfortable'

'A Continuous Shooting Mode makes it easy to shoot moving subjects like pets and kids.'

'The great thing about the S8100fd is that you can see things without having to actually go there.'

'a superb optical 3x zoom(equivalent to 35-105mm on a 35mm film camera) Lumix DC Vario lens, and bright 2.0-inch LCD.'

'Prosumer digital cameras are designed to appeal to photography enthusiasts and the Z812 IS lacks a custom/manual white balance mode – a feature lots of photography enthusiasts regard as essential.'

'The new video resolution is listed in the specs as 1024 x 720 pixels, and at 30fps this is an impressively high resolution for a still camera'

'I am thrilled with my purchase of this great camera'

'built-in flash unit'

'All-in-all the EasyShare package is pretty darn good for bundled software, especially if you've seen the stuff that some other companies give you.'

'Plus, its relatively small size makes the Z712 IS one of the more portable superzooms out there'

'The Z712 IS looks like a professional camera'

'The system is extensive and very detailed.'

'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.'