When digital cameras first became popular, the LCDs on most shooters measured a mere 1.5 inches. Photographers often had to squint at the small display to view their images. However, point-and-shoots nowadays are equipped with at least a 2.5-inch screen, with some snappers sporting LCDs as large as 3.5 inches, making it easier to view and frame shots.

A quick tip on protecting your camera's display: Invest in a screen protector which can not only prevent scratches. Some can also reduce glare when taking pictures under sunlight.

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	1.	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700       CNET Asia rating: 8.0 out of 10 The good: Attractive design; large, useful feature set; nice 3.5-inch LCD; fast performance. The bad: Touchscreen not for everyone; soft images. 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. Screen size: 3.5 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS       CNET Asia rating: 8.1 out of 10 The good: 28mm wide-angle lens; fast DIGIC 4 imaging chip; large 3-inch LCD. The bad: Lacks optical viewfinder; power button difficult to press. The bottom line: Though the 870 IS isn't perfect with its noise issues and minor design faults, it still remains an excellent compact camera. A sharp lens, fast image-processing times and fantastic picture quality make the IXUS an ideal combination of style and substance. Screen size: 3 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Samsung NV100HD   CNET Asia rating: 7.2 out of 10 The good: 28mm wide-angle lens; stylish design; HD-video-recording capability; fast-performing High-Speed burst mode; touchscreen operation. The bad: Noisy images above ISO 200; inconsistent autofocus; awkward positioning of popup flash. The bottom line: The NV100HD is a stylish point-and-shoot that has plenty of functions for shutterbugs who want everything, but we wished its image quality could be better. Screen size: 3 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Nikon Coolpix S60   CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10 The good: Interesting touchscreen interface; iPhone-like playback navigation; lush 3.5-inch LCD. The bad: Below-average image quality; no control over zoom speed. The bottom line: The S60 tries hard to differentiate itself from other shooters by having innovative navigation options, but sadly its image quality isn't up to expectations. Screen size: 3.5 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR       CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: Good quality images even at high ISO; reliable automatic EXR mode switches between different settings accurately; wide dynamic range. The bad: Boring design; limited manual exposure function; no HD video-recording feature. The bottom line: Despite minor flaws, we were captivated by the incredible image quality from the F200EXR, considering it is just a point-and-shoot. By far one of the best midrange compacts we've tested. Screen size: 3 inches Review | See full specs | Rate this