Cameras too hot for 2006

How many new cameras were launched this year? Frankly, we've lost count. One Earth year is a long time (365 days, 54 weeks, etc.) but a very short period for the ever-changing and fast-moving camera industry, punctuated by CES, PMA and Photokina. Camera manufacturers are holding these international tradeshows hostage as a platform to announce their sleekest and sexiest digital cameras and also to set the pace for the rest of the year. But don't worry. If you can't remember which cameras graced our pages, just remember these 10 which proved to be the hottest and most popular shooters with readers and vendors for the year 2006.

	1.	Canon Digital IXUS 60   CNET Asia rating: 7.8 out of 10 The good: Excellent image quality; top-notch build quality; quick performance. The bad: Basic feature set. The bottom line: Despite its no-frills feature set, the Canon Digital IXUS 60 delivers quality photos and strong performance in a small package. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS   CNET Asia rating: 7.8 out of 10 The good: Good focal range for lens; quick performance; optical image stabilization; attractive design. The bad: Few manual controls; extremely noisy photos at ISO 1,600. The bottom line: A slim, stylish body, a wide-angle lens, very good photo quality, and snappy performance make the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS a great point-and-shoot. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Casio Exilim EX-S600   CNET Asia rating: 7.2 out of 10 The good: Compact design; abundance of Best Shot scenes for most shooting conditions; Anti-shake feature that increases sensitivity with a faster shutter speed to combat camera shake; revival feature restores colors in faded photographs; above-average battery life. The bad: Navigating the camera's menus was a chore; average burst mode at maximum resolution; muted colors; blown-out highlights. The bottom line: The Exilim EX-S600 is average performing, but its stylish exterior may just win some users over. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Casio Exilim EX-Z70   Dimensions 95 x 61 x 20mm Weight 118g Sensor resolution 7.2 megapixels Optical zoom 3x LCD size 2.5-inch Storage type(s) Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Internal memory Still image format JPEG Max. image resolution 3,072 x 2,304 See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Fujifilm FinePix F30   / F31      CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: Good build quality; acceptable shots at high-sensitivity settings up to ISO 1,600; aperture- and shutter-speed priority controls; long battery life. The bad: Boring design; lackluster continuous shooting mode; purple fringing in heavily backlit and high-contrast shots. The bottom line: The Fujifilm FinePix is a perfect companion for those who don't want to lug along a digital SLR for taking usable pictures at low-light settings. The availability of both auto and manual modes should also please a broad range of general photography users. Review | See full specs | Rate this