Top 5 Advanced Digital Cameras

Source: MSN Technology & Gadgets

Content by: PC WORLD

These cameras typically offer more manual controls and more powerful features than point-and-shoot models. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes.

Edited by Eric Butterfield

5-Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Bottom Line: Many control buttons, a 12X zoom, and swiveling LCD make the S3 IS a pleasure to use--plus it offers image stabilization.

PC World Rating: 82 (Very Good)

Max. Megapixels: 6
Optical Zoom: 12X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 432
Weight (ounces): 14.5
Media Slots: SD Card
Price When Reviewed: $500
Rated on: November 06, 2006

4-Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom

Bottom Line: The low-priced SP-500 delivers high image quality, long battery life, and a powerful zoom. But it lacks image stabilization.

PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)

Max. Megapixels: 6
Optical Zoom: 10X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380
Weight (ounces): 13.6
Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
Price When Reviewed: $350
Rated on: November 06, 2006

3-Olympus SP-350

Bottom Line: The compact SP-350 delivers top-notch image quality and long battery life, but has few control buttons.

PC World Rating: 84 (Very Good)

Max. Megapixels: 8
Optical Zoom: 3X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 114
Weight (ounces): 8.2
Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
Price When Reviewed: $325
Rated on: November 06, 2006

2-Samsung Pro815

Bottom Line: Pro815 lives up to its name, with many controls, a huge 3.5-inch LCD, and massive 15X zoom. No image stabilization, though.

PC World Rating: 85 (Very Good)

Max. Megapixels: 8
Optical Zoom: 15X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 420
Weight (ounces): 30
Media Slots: CompactFlash
Price When Reviewed: $700
Rated on: November 06, 2006

1-Fujifilm FinePix S5200

Bottom Line: A snappy autofocus and top-notch image quality make the S5200 hard to beat. It shoots at ISO 1600, but images looked noisy.

PC World Rating: 86 (Very Good)

Max. Megapixels: 5
Optical Zoom: 10X
Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38
Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380
Weight (ounces): 16.8
Media Slots: xD-Picture Card
Price When Reviewed: $285
Rated on: November 06, 2006

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