10-12 Megapixel Digital Cameras
Lower resolution does not dictate the worst cameras, and in fact many of the compact cameras on this list are among the best money can buy. Most of the very good prosumer cameras, like the Canon S100, Olympus XZ-1, Fujifilm X10, and newly announced Canon G1 X, have stayed in this range. Compact cameras use much smaller sensors than their mirrorless or DSLR counterparts, which generally means more tightly packed photosites and a worse signal-to-noise ratio. Rather than continue the megapixel race, these models have opted for the best image quality possible throughout the ISO range while still outputting files with enough resolution for an 11x14 inch print. If you're just looking for a point and shoot, there are also a number of still-competitive 12 megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensors that are worth a look.
DSLRs and mirrorless cameras have, for the most part, moved on from this segment into the land of higher resolutions. Still, there are plenty of very good bargains (check out the Pentax k-r and Canon xsi) to be found, as well as the first crop of 10 megapixel CCD sensors that still can't be beat for clean blue skies at low ISO (think Nikon D200, Nikon D60, Pentax K10d). Nikon also has the relatively recent J1 and V1, which have smaller sensors than a 4/3 camera but are still quite impressive.
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Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D
Ranked 17th of 20 in Consumer dSLR The Canon Rebel T3 is a bare-bones entry-level dSLR. more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; Digic 4 processor; 2.7-inch LCD; 9-point auto-focus; 720p HD video; JPEG + RAW; 3 fps burst shooting (JPEG); Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens; EF/EF-S lens mount; Cap... Click Here for Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D reviews, prices, and advice |
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Canon PowerShot A1200
Ranked 10th of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras It might seem odd that we're excited about a $100 entry-level camera, bu... more » 12 megapixels; CCD sensor; 4x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle; 720p HD video; Optical viewfinder; 2.7-inch LCD monitor; Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards; Powered by AA batteries; Click Here for Canon PowerShot A1200 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $96.98
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Canon PowerShot A800
Ranked 16th of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras Well, there's not much to say about a 10 megapixel, 3.3x zooming camera ... more » 10 megapixels; CCD sensor; 3.3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD monitor; Captures to SD/SDHC; AA battery-powered; Click Here for Canon PowerShot A800 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $97.94
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS
Ranked 4th of 19 in Ultra Compact Digital Cameras The Canon ELPH 100 HS is the best budget camera of the year. more » 12.1 megapixels; CMOS sensor; 4x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle; Optical image stabilization; 2.7-inch LCD; 1080p HD video, 24 fps; Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC media cards; Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $124.95
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS
Ranked 8th of 19 in Ultra Compact Digital Cameras Canon's ELPH 300 HS ultra-compact looks like a heck of a pocket camera. more » 12.1 megapixels; CMOS sensor; 5x optical zoom; 24mm wide-angle; Optical image stabilization; 2.7-inch LCD; 1080p HD video, 24fps; Digic 4 processor; Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC media cards; Rechargeable li... Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $156.99
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS
Ranked 4th of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras The 310 HS is a fantastic camera, and in fact one of the most popular, t... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 8x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch LCD; Optical image stabilization; Lithium-ion battery Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $239.36
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330
Ranked 9th of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras PowerShot ELPH 330 HS boasts enhanced built-in Wi-Fi that enables you to... more » 12.1 MP DIGIC 5 CMOS Sensor; 10x Optical Zoom 24mm Wide-Angle lens; Smart AUTO, Intelligent IS, and 1080p Full HD video recording; High Speed AF and High-Speed Burst up to 6.2 frames; New ECO Mode to re... Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $206.94
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS
Ranked 2nd of 39 in Point and Shoot Digital Cameras The ELPH 500 HS is Canon's flagship ELPH for 2011. more » 12.1 megapixels; CMOS sensor; 4.4x optical zoom; 24mm wide-angle; Optical image stabilization; 3.2-inch touch LCD, 461k pixels; 1080p HD video, 24fps; f/2.0 max aperture; Digic 4 processor; Captures to ... Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $132.99
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
Ranked 4th of 29 in Travel Zoom Digital Cameras Almost the same size as the 310 HS, the 510 HS packs a large 12x zoom in... more » 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; 12x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle; 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound; 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD; Optical image stabilization; Lithium-ion battery Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $182.99
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS
Ranked 28th of 29 in Travel Zoom Digital Cameras The 520 HS sports an impressive 12x zoom in a very small package, yet we... more » 10.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor; 12x zoom with 28mm wide-angle; 3-inch LCD screen; Full 1080p HD Video at 24fps in Stereo Sound; HDMI Output for HDTV viewing; Lithium-ion Battery Click Here for Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $139.00
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