5 Best Digital Camera Reviews For Christmas

Having a camera that stands up to the everyday wear and tear while still providing professional shots at a decent price range can be a challenge. In order to make your search for the perfect camera for your needs and price range just a little bit less painful, we have reviewed five of the most popular models of digital camera, each compact enough to be fit in your pocket and taken where ever you want to go. The features and price ranges differ quite drastically from camera to camera, so check out these camera reviews to best determine the camera for you.

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The PowerShot SD780IS offers the same feature set as the PowerShot D10, but without the added benefit of being waterproof and shock absorbent. If you can live without these features, the compact PowerShot SD780IS will cost you nearly $100 less than the PowerShot D10 and will provide you with the same great picture quality. It has a 12.1 mega-pixel camera along with 3x optical zoom and image stabilizing features for the same great pictures you expect from a Canon product. While this product may not be as rugged as the PowerShot D10, it is a great little compact camera that will provide quality photos.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 offers the highest resolution lens of the five cameras featured here, sitting at a comfortable 14.1 mega-pixels. The other unique feature of the Lumix DMC-FH20 is the 8x zoom which offers nearly 5x more zoom capabilities than the Canon models mentioned above. This camera is a great compact camera for getting up close and personal and while it does not have the benefit of Canon's auto stabilization, it does have image stabilization for capturing perfect images even on the move. The zoom offered on this model makes it a great camera for taking portraits at different angles and getting the exact picture you want with little adjustment to the settings. The price is considerably less than the Canon models as well, making it perfect for anyone on a budget who is seeking perfect pictures.

The rough and rugged PowerShot D10 is the perfect camera for anyone who has an active lifestyle. It is waterproof up to 33 feet and shock absorbent for drops from up to four feet, making it well suited to anyone worried about spending a good chunk of money on a camera only to have it damaged due to activity. For just under $270, the PowerShot D10 comes equipped with a 12.1 mega-pixel resolution as well a 3x optical zoom with image stabilizing that will allow you to capture even moving subjects without image blur.

The Canon PowerShot S90 sits just below the previously mentioned models in terms of resolution, only offering a 10MP picture, but the added benefit to this model is the 3.8x wide angle zoom. This wide angle allows you to take in more area than a traditional 35mm lens, making it ideal for landscape and telescopic shots. The camera also features the same image stabilization technology as the previously mentioned models, but the wide angle is the real difference here. If landscapes will be your primary focus, then the PowerShot S90 will suit your needs perfectly.

The Nikon Coolpix L22 is the only camera on the list that starts at under $100 and still provides professional looking photographs from a compact camera. The resolution offering is the same as the more expensive Canon models and it features a 3.6x optical zoom, but the image stabilization features of the camera are generally not as good as what you would expect from a Canon. Overall, this is a great little budget camera for anyone who is looking for a day-to-day use camera.

As you can see, the five camera reviews listed here all cater to different needs in photography. These are all great cameras that will snap beautiful photos no matter where you point them, but your specific needs in capturing photos will lead help you choose which camera will suit your needs best. Take into consideration what your subject matter will be, as this can further help you in your decision.