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Last Rated: June 28, 2004	1. Canon PowerShot A75 3.2 megapixels, 32MB CompactFlash card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Twelve scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $250 Bottom Line: A great price for a camera with semiautomatic and manual shooting modes, and optional accessory lenses. Photos had fine color but erratic sharpness. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: June 28, 2004	2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1 5.1 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Six scene modes, manual mode, Price when ranked: $400 Bottom Line: The DSC-W1 is relatively compact but boasts a huge 2.5-inch LCD, provides some advanced controls (such as full manual exposure), and takes optional lenses. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	3. Nikon Coolpix 3200 3.2 megapixels, 14.5MB internal memory plus SD Card slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Fifteen scene modes, Price when ranked: $249 Bottom Line: Small, inexpensive, and easy-to-use model produces fine images for a 3.2-megapixel camera. Includes 15 scene modes and white-balance calibration. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	4. Kodak EasyShare DX7630 Zoom 6.1 megapixels, 32MB internal memory plus SD Card slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Sixteen scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $400 Bottom Line: Dazzling 2.2-inch LCD highlights this relatively small camera, which also includes controls for aperture-priority, shutter-priority, and full manual exposure. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: October 08, 2004	5. Canon PowerShot A400 3.2 megapixels, 16MB SD Card, 2.2X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Eight scene modes, Price when ranked: $180 Bottom Line: Basic, bargain-priced camera with optical zoom would suit casual photographers. It has a sturdy design that feels well made and comes in four color accents. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	6. HP Photosmart R707 5.1 megapixels, 32MB internal memory plus SD Card slot, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Ten scene modes; aperture-priority mode, Price when ranked: $349 Bottom Line: Flexible and simple-to-use compact camera has built-in help for novices and a unique in-camera red-eye removal function. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: October 08, 2004	7. Fujifilm FinePix E550 6.3 megapixels, 16MB XD-Picture Card, 4X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Four scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $350 Bottom Line: Bulky camera with a 2-inch LCD earned high scores on our image-quality tests. It has a broad selection of controls, but some of them could have been better designed. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: June 28, 2004	8. Olympus C-60 Zoom 6.1 megapixels, 32MB XD-Picture Card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Six scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes, Price when ranked: $449 Bottom Line: Powerful yet compact unit offers a fine selection of semiautomatic and manual exposure modes; a wireless remote trigger makes for easy self-portraits. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: May 27, 2004	9. Olympus D-580 Zoom 4 megapixels, 16MB XD-Picture Card, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Five scene modes, Price when ranked: $250 Bottom Line: No frills, but bargain-priced for a 4-megapixel camera. Most controls are in well-designed menus, but deleting photos is a chore. The small rocker zoom control is awkward. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: October 08, 2004	10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F88 5.1 megapixels, 32MB Memory Stick, 3X optical zoom, Video recording with audio, Ten scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority modes, Price when ranked: $449 Bottom Line: Compact camera has an unusual rotating bar holding the lens, the flash, and an optical viewfinder. Its viewfinder is great for quick snaps, while its LCD suits shooting from odd angles. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

Each camera's overall rating is based on price (15 percent), picture quality (30 percent), ease of use (15 percent), features (20 percent), battery life (10 percent), and support (10 percent). For all ratings, higher is better. To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle coloring such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved.