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	Rank	Name	PCW Rating
	1 BEST BUY	Fujifilm FinePix S700 Max. Megapixels: 7.1 Optical Zoom: 10X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 380 Weight (ounces): 11 Media Slots: xD-Picture Card, SD Card Price When Reviewed: $250 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The nicely priced S700 has good features and SLR styling but an awkward electronic viewfinder. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	2	Fujifilm FinePix F31fd Max. Megapixels: 6.3 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 108 Weight (ounces): 6.9 Media Slots: xD-Picture Card Price When Reviewed: $280 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The F31fd delivers very long battery life and its face detection improves portraits, but it lacks some common features. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Max. Megapixels: 10 Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 28 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112 Weight (ounces): 7.8 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $410 Check latest prices Bottom Line: High image quality and widescreen format are this camera's best attributes, though some controls could be easier to use. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report

	4	Nikon Coolpix L10 Max. Megapixels: 5 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37.5 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 112.5 Weight (ounces): 6 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $120 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The L10 is sleek and offers custom white balance, panorama mode, and face recognition auto focus. But the LCD is small. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	5	Canon Powershot A460 Max. Megapixels: 5 Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 38 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 152 Weight (ounces): 7.5 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $130 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Offers controls such as exposure compensation, and has a super macro mode, though you're limited to ISO 400. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	6	Fujifilm FinePix E900 Max. Megapixels: 9 Optical Zoom: 4X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 32 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 128 Weight (ounces): 9.2 Media Slots: xD-Picture Card Price When Reviewed: $350 Check latest prices Bottom Line: Delivers high image quality and many controls. However, the price is high and image editing software is limited. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report

	7	Nikon Coolpix S500 Max. Megapixels: 7.1 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 35 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 105 Weight (ounces): 4.8 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $300 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The S500?s face detection and optical image stabilization help it deliver top quality shots. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Test Report
	8	Kodak EasyShare C653 Max. Megapixels: 6.1 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 108 Weight (ounces): 6.9 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $130 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The C653 is easy to use, delivers high-quality photos, and offers in-camera panorama stitching. But battery life is low. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	9	Fujifilm FinePix F30 Max. Megapixels: 6.3 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 36 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 128 Weight (ounces): 5.5 Media Slots: xD-Picture Card Price When Reviewed: $330 Check latest prices Bottom Line: A little pricey, but a sharp, bright LCD and very high ISO setting (3200) are pluses. Offers some manual controls. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report
	10	Canon PowerShot SD900 Max. Megapixels: 10 Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom Range Min. (mm): 37 Zoom Range Max. (mm): 111 Weight (ounces): 6.6 Media Slots: SD Card Price When Reviewed: $380 Check latest prices Bottom Line: The SD900 is high-priced and lacks a few fancy features, but face detection mode delivers attractive portraits. (Last Rated: July 17, 2007) Full Review • Test Report

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Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Easy to use, point-and-shoot cameras are a great choice for the casual photographer. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

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