• 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
• 4x optical image-stabilized zoom
• 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection

This Canon PowerShot digital camera has received a 4.5 out of 5 star customer rating based on over 200 customer reviews. Customer comments include: "I love this camera. Super easy to use and it does all I want it to."

"This is a great camera for the price; Excellent resolution and easy to use. Highly recommended digital camera."

"A camera that's powerful and a great value..."

• 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
• Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
• DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
• EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software

With over 170 customer reviews, this Canon digital camera has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating. Customer comments include: "I have had the XSi for about 3 months now and I am thouroughly impressed with it."

"We'd buy it again in a heartbeat, and I wish I could get one for everyone I know!! Best photos that I have ever taken and a joy to use!"

"...brings features to the upper end of the consumer market that were previously only seen in much more expensive professional equipment."

• 10.1-megapixel resolution for prints up to 30 x 40 inches
• 12x optical zoom with optical image stabilization
• 2.5-inch LCD screen
• Enhanced click-to-capture speed (0.14 sec) and auto-focus accuracy; Smart capture mode

This Kodak digital camera has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating based on over 30 customer reviews. Here are some of the things customers are saying about this camera: "This camera is very sophisticated yet simple to use for the amateur photographer."

"Beautiful colors, clarity and depth that I would have expected to find in an dSLR costing much more. For someone not looking to go quite as far as an SLR, I would highly recommend this!"

"This camera is easy to use, and the pics are great."

• 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
• 5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
• D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
• 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor

This Nikon digital camera has received 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 25 customer reviews. Customer comments include: "Nikon D90 worth every penny."

"The LCD is brilliantly clear and bright. The controls are logical and simple. The ergonomics are great..."

"When combined with a speedflash, it takes amazing bounce-flash shots--perfect clarity, beautiful colors, no shadows, natural."

• 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints
• Kit includes 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor zoom lens
• 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display; new 51-point AF system
• In burst mode, shoots up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution
• Self-cleaning sensor unit; magnesium alloy construction with rubber gaskets and seals

If you are looking for a higher end camera, look no further than the Nikon D300 Digital SLR. It has received a 5 out of 5 star rating based on over 170 customer reviews. Comments by reviewers include:

"Incredible color, tone, highlights/shadow rendition: this Nikon is best of breed!"

"Best of all, the D300 can produce wild colors *and* natural skin tones--in the same shot!"

"Excellent Camera, Lots of features, great image quality."

• 14.6-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
• 2.7-inch LCD display; Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens
• Dust-proof, water-resistant construction; comprehensive Dust Removal system
• New Live View function

This Pentax digital camera has received a 5 out of 5 star rating based on over 35 customer reviews. Comments include: "Unquestionably best camera I ever touched. Unbelievable photographic tool!"

"The camera offers tremendous flexibility and control in a very straightforward way. If you're an enthusiastic amateur, want to take beautiful pictures, and don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg to do it, you should absolutely consider buying the K20D."

"Pro camera for enthusiast and pro photographers"

• 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
• Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens; Smart Zoom feature
• 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display; Face Detection
• Smile Shutter mode; in-camera retouching

With over 55 customer reviews, this camera has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating. Customers had this to say about this Sony Cybershot digital camera: "This is very comfortable to use, and I love how easy the controls are and the handy dial to change the photo settings. It is still small enough to fit in your pocket."

"This is a great little camera. It takes very good pictures in all light situations, but is especially good in low light when compared to other digital cameras."

"The quality of the pictures is terrific but the ease of point and shoot with presets or all auto is great for pull it out on the spur of the moment, turn it on (fast), point and shoot!"