The best point-and-shoot digital cameras

Looking for a digicam that's as simple to use as your old 35mm point-and-shoot? We've picked out a dozen easy-to-operate, compact models that offer lots of picture-taking power and won't break the bank. All of them can be had for less than S$800 (US$433)--and some for almost half that price. If most of your shots end up in email or on your Web site, one of our 1-megapixel picks should meet your needs. But if you like to make prints of your pictures, check out our 2-megapixel and 3-megapixel selections.


1-megapixel cameras

	1.	Canon PowerShot A10 Canon's new 1.3-megapixel PowerShot A10 is part of a new wave of digital cameras designed to break down some old price and performance barriers. It offers a 3X zoom lens, a useful feature set, and good picture quality--all at a bargain price. Considering all these factors, we think it's one of the better digital-camera values around.   Review | See specs | Rate this
	2.	Fujifilm FinePix A101 At S$369 (US$200), the FinePix A101 is one of the most affordable Fujifilm digital cameras we've seen thus far. Although its 1.3-megapixel capture resolution may be a little low by today's standards, the shortcoming is made up for by a simple-to-use interface and a surprisingly compact and lightweight form factor. In fact, other than sub-par image quality in low light conditions, the A101 actually delivers a rather impressive performance for a budget digicam. Review | See specs | Rate this
	3.	Kodak DX3215 Zoom It's hard not to mistake the new Kodak DX3215 Zoom for one of those portable Webcam devices that double as low-resolution digital cameras. After all, most of these devices have a maximum capture resolution of 1.3 megapixels and can be found for less than S$400 (US$219). But upon a closer look, you'll find there's more to it than meets the eye. Review | See specs | Rate this
	4.	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P30 With a 3X zoom lens and lots of photo features to play with, the competitively priced Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P30 offers a highly satisfying level of creative control for enthusiastic novices who want to start moving from snapshots toward photographs. The only serious caveat? With just 1.2 megapixels of output resolution, the P30 captures images that are fine for e-mailing and posting on the Web but are less suitable if you plan to make a lot of prints. Review | See specs | Rate this