Program Digital cameras

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't offer the whizziest new features like an interchangeable lens or a tiny size, the Canon PowerShot G11 still delivers a good shooting experience for photography enthusiasts. Plus it's the only model that includes an optical viewfinder.

Specs: 10 megapixels, 5 x, 2.8 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a solid, but not standout, megazoom option for the money.

Specs: Full body, 12.1 megapixels, 20 x, 2.5 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: An excellent midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 7D delivers for the money.

Specs: SLR, 18 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: An excellent midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 7D delivers for the money.

Specs: SLR, 18 megapixels, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: A compact megazoom with a lot to offer, the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is very good for its class, but with a few limitations.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 10 x, 2.7 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Lumix DMC-FP8 lives up to Panasonic's speedy performance claims; its photo quality isn't bad, either.

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4.6 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 40 MB - Integrated