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If you’re looking for an ultracompact digital camera, you’ll be
pleasantly surprised that many of these models offer great
picture quality and excellent optics. A good ultracompact
digital camera is not only lightweight and stylish to carry
around, it should also have the ability to take great pictures.

I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 ultracompact digital cameras
that are market favorites right now to help you do your
research. These cameras offer the best combination of features
and value in a small, lightweight package.

Sony CyberShot DSC-W1 The Sony CyberShot DSC-W1 is selling like
hotcakes out there. It has a 5.1 megapixel resolution, 3x
optical zoom and a huge 2.5 inch LCD. Throw in support for
optional lenses and great manual options, and we have a winner.

Canon PowerShot A95 Oh no, not another Canon model! Well, the
fact is, Canon does manufacture great ultracompact cameras. The
Canon PowerShot A95 is very new on the market and offers 5
megapixel resolution, along with a 3x optical zoom. While it’s a
great choice for beginners, it also has good features for
more-experienced users. Highly recommended.

Nikon Coolpix 4800 The Nikon Coolpix 4800 has 4 megapixel
resolution and a whopping 8.3x optical zoom (the highest optical
zoom of any camera in this list). There’s also a huge array of
15 scene modes, making it a great value camera.

Kodak EasyShare LS743 The Kodak EasyShare LS743 camera has a
very nice and clean design. The 4 megapixel resolution and 2,8x
optical zoom, coupled with great battery life and a good burst
mode, make this little wonder a hot seller.

Canon PowerShot S500 This amazing little camera has always been
one of my favorites. At 5 megapixels, this the S500 series
camera captures very high quality images, yet is small enough to
slip into your pocket.

Casio Exilim EX-Z55 The Casio Exilim EX-Z55 is a very compact 5
megapixel point-and-shoot camera. It comes with 3x optical zoom
and has great battery life. I did find that the photo quality
outdoors is a bit poor though.

Pentax Optio S5i The Pentax Optio S5i is a stylish ultra-compact
camera with a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. This
camera takes good pictures but its extremely small size may be a
problem for large hands. It also boasts a useful preset button
for accessing your most frequently used feature.

Canon PowerShot SD20 The Canon PowerShot SD20 series comes in a
variety of funky color (including midnight blue, garnet, zen
gray and silver). Obviously targeted at the young and hip, it
boasts a 5 megapixel resolution and a full set of interesting
camera options.

Kodak EasyShare DX7630 The Kodak EasyShare DX7630 boasts a 6.1
megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. A generous 2.2 inch
LCD screen and nice manual controls keep this high on the sales
charts.

Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 One of the highest resolution
ultracompact cameras in this list, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE
G600 offers a 6.3 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom.
The start-up time is an amazing 1.3 seconds - very fast indeed,
compared to other compact cameras. Interesting buy if you aren’t
very much of a Canon or Sony fan.

Conclusion We’ve covered a lot of ultracompact cameras is the
above list. If you place me in a camera store, I’d probably pick
the Canon PowerShot S500 or Kodak EasyShare LS743 as my
favorites. Your own mileage may vary, of course. Remember to do
your homework before settling for a camera - understand your
needs and expectations first, before shelling out cash. Happy
shopping!