Digital camera selector (beta)
Sort our Ratings based on features, brands and other factors.
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We tested more than 50 point-and-shoot and SLR digital cameras to find which took the best photos. - We look for:
- Image quality
- Dynamic range
- Versatility
- Ease of use
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Recommended Cameras
See the point-and-shoot digital camera models that stood out from the rest. Our recommendations are based on test performance, features, brand reliability, and price.
Buying a camera
With so many digital cameras on the market, choosing the right one can be daunting. Our pros give advice on what questions to ask and what features to look for.
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Featured Digital cameras - Nikon Coolpix P6000 (Tested)
A 14-megapixel, compact camera from Nikon with a 2.7-inch LCD, 4x zoom, manual controls, image stabilizer, and secure grip.
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As the digital-camera market matures, consumers are benefiting from more and better choices in camera size and capability.
Before you make your buying decision, you should consider whether you need a small, lightweight digital camera for family
snapshots or one that takes more ambitious photos suitable for enlarging and framing. Our Ratings and recommendations of digital
cameras cover the gamut of choices and are updated regularly. Use our buying advice and Ratings charts to focus on the digital
camera that's the best buy for you.
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