Top 5 Advanced Digital Cameras

Top 5 Advanced Digital Cameras




These cameras typically offer more manual controls and more powerful features than point-and-shoot models. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes so check back frequently for the latest info. Edited by Eric Butterfield

1. Fujifilm FinePix S5200
   Bottom Line: A snappy autofocus and top-notch image quality make the S5200 hard to beat. It shoots at ISO 1600, but images looked noisy.
   PC World Rating: 86 (Very Good)
   Max. Megapixels: 5
   Optical Zoom: 10X
   Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
   Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380
   Weight (ounces): 16.8
   Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
   Price When Reviewed: $285
   Rated on: November 06, 2006
2. Samsung Pro815
   Bottom Line: Pro815 lives up to its name, with many controls, a huge 3.5-inch LCD, and massive 15X zoom. No image stabilization, though.
   PC World Rating: 85 (Very Good)
   Max. Megapixels: 8
   Optical Zoom: 15X
   Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28
   Zoom Range Max. (mm): 420
   Weight (ounces): 30
   Media Slots: CompactFlash
   Price When Reviewed: $700
   Rated on: November 06, 2006
3. Olympus SP-350
   Bottom Line: The compact SP-350 delivers top-notch image quality and long battery life, but has few control buttons.
   PC World Rating: 84 (Very Good)
   Max. Megapixels: 8
   Optical Zoom: 3X
   Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
   Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114
   Weight (ounces): 8.2
   Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
   Price When Reviewed: $325
   Rated on: November 06, 2006
4. Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom
   Bottom Line: The low-priced SP-500 delivers high image quality, long battery life, and a powerful zoom. But it lacks image stabilization.
   PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
   Max. Megapixels: 6
   Optical Zoom: 10X
   Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
   Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380
   Weight (ounces): 13.6
   Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
   Price When Reviewed: $350
   Rated on: November 06, 2006
5. Canon PowerShot S3 IS
   Bottom Line: Many control buttons, a 12X zoom, and swiveling LCD make the S3 IS a pleasure to use--plus it offers image stabilization.
   PC World Rating: 82 (Very Good)
   Max. Megapixels: 6
   Optical Zoom: 12X
   Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36
   Zoom Range Max. (mm): 432
   Weight (ounces): 14.5
   Media Slots: SD Card
   Price When Reviewed: $500
   Rated on: November 06, 2006

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