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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot A590 IS's manual exposure controls and surprisingly sharp pictures make it a great choice for almost anyone looking for a sub-$200 shooter. Read review

Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - MultiMediaCardplus

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Part smart-looking snapshot camera, part 4GB portable digital photo album, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 will satisfy those who like showing off their pictures as much as they like taking them. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 4 x, 3.5 in LCD display, 4 GB - Integrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 79 reviews

The Bottom Line: Nikon scores big with the D80, its new 10-megapixel, sub-$1,000 dSLR. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 2.5 in LCD display

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  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's SD1100 IS adds optical image stabilization to last year's hit SD1000, while delivering just as impressive image quality. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: For most people, the excellent photo quality of the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS will more than make up for any slight performance deficiencies or minor shortcomings. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 12 x, Hard disk drive, 1.2 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 16.4 oz

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video for a camcorder of its size. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card, 3.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: It doesn't stand out for its feature set or design, but the Canon EOS Rebel XSi delivers on performance and photo quality. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: One of a pair of Canon's first flash-based camcorders, the Canon Vixia HF100, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, 13.4 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 5.8 x, 3 in LCD display

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 85 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SD 850 IS has just about everything you'd want in a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon Vixia HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, 13.4 oz

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV), 1.2 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though its lens isn't as wide and suffers from many of the same lens artifacts as its competitors, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 is a good megazoom camera with a lot of features for experiment-minded snapshooters. Read review

Specs: Full body, 9.1 megapixels, 15 x, 3 in LCD display

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  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, ClearVid CMOS, 12 x, Hard disk drive, 1.2 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Convenient, well-designed camcorders that look pricier than they are, models in the Canon FS series--FS11, FS10, and FS100--nevertheless deliver typical budget video in line with their budget price tags. Read review

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 37 x, Flash card, 9.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display