A good option if you’re looking for something fast with a viewfinder and tilting LCD, the Sony Alpha SLT-A37 is a solid but not outstanding sub-$ 800 dSLR-style camera. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Pentax Optio WG-2 (Red)
The Pentax Optio WG-2 is a very good rugged camera with few trade-offs for its durability. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 (with 18-55mm lens, White)
Though it doesn’t wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Nikon Coolpix S30 (Blue)
The rugged Nikon Coolpix S30 is a simple, inexpensive point-and-shoot to keep poolside, and doesn’t try to be anything more. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 (Black)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn’t sacrifice features and performance for size. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
Though it doesn’t wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V (Red)
If you’re looking for the ultimate ultracompact point-and-shoot, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is probably it. Too bad its price tag is ridiculously high. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V (Violet)
If you’re looking for the ultimate ultracompact point-and-shoot, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is probably it. Too bad its price tag is ridiculously high. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Nikon Coolpix L810 (Red)
A cheap camera with a wide, long lens and AA batteries, the Nikon Coolpix L810 has little else going for it. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 (Orange)
The rugged camera that doesn’t look rugged, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 is a nice option for people wanting an ultracompact for days by the pool and nights on the town. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Pentax K-01 (with 40mm lens, Black)
It’s a great option if you have a shelf full of K-mount lenses and don’t mind missing some action shots, but the Pentax K-01 isn’t such a great option for a typical amateur photographer. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V (Black)
Sony continues to crank out nice compact cameras with long zoom lenses, and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V is no exception. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Canon EOS 5D Mark III (with 24-105mm lens)
While it’s not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Pentax Optio WG-2 (with GPS, White)
The Pentax Optio WG-2 is a very good rugged camera with few trade-offs for its durability. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 (Black)
For simple snapshots of stationary subjects, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 should do the trick. At least, as long as you have plenty of light. CNET Reviews – Most Recent Digital cameras