Dave's Picks

Budget

Camera Name		Res	Lens	Avg. Price
Most Popular Budget Cameras
	Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS	10.1	12.00x	$235.12 Check Prices
	Canon PowerShot A3300 IS	16.0	5.00x	$135.78 Check Prices
	Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS	12.1	4.00x	$224.79 Check Prices
	Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS	12.1	8.00x	$287.47 Check Prices

Editor's Choice		Res	Lens	Avg. Price
	Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS	10.1	12.00x	$235.12
	The long-zoom "everywhere" camera just got smaller Iconic and capable at the same time, the PowerShot 520 HS... (more) The long-zoom "everywhere" camera just got smaller Iconic and capable at the same time, the PowerShot 520 HS represents quite an evolution in Canon's classic ELPH design. Duplicating the same diminutive shape and size as its spiritual predecessors, the Canon 520 offers a 12x zoom ranging from 28-336mm with optical image stabilization. Its 3-inch LCD has a higher resolution of 461K-dots, and its simple control set and intelligent exposure modes make getting good stills and videos easy. Click here for our review of the Canon 520 HS! (minimize)

	Res	Lens	Avg. Price
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS	16.0	5.00x	$135.78
Small and pocketable, the Canon A3300 makes getting quality photos easy... (more) Small and pocketable, the Canon A3300 makes getting quality photos easy The Canon A3300 doesn't look like the A-series cameras of old, but it's still attractive, simple, and inexpensive, maintaining the legendary image quality we've come to expect. With a 16 megapixel sensor, and a 5x zoom, the Canon A3300 delivers a lot more to the average snapshooter on a budget, because the zoom starts at 28mm and telescopes out to 140mm equivalent, perfect for most photographic situations. A stack of easy auto and scene modes allow users to explore the possibilities if they like, and capturing HD video is as easy as you please. More pocketable than past designs, the Canon A3300 is a lot of fun to use and easy to afford. Click here for more on the Canon PowerShot A3300! (minimize)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS	12.1	4.00x	$224.79
Great as a gift or for everyday shooting, the Canon 100 HS is a pleasure to use!... (more) Great as a gift or for everyday shooting, the Canon 100 HS is a pleasure to use! True to form, Canon doesn't skimp on its low-end ELPH digital cameras, and with the Canon 100 HS, they outdid themselves! The slim pocket camera offers a wide array of special features, including Handheld Night Scene, Full HD video, and HDMI output to name just a few. Its 28mm-equivalent wide angle lens is a treat, making the PowerShot 100 HS a great digital camera for travel and everyday carry. HS stands for High-Sensitivity, and the Canon 100 HS does well as the ISO rises, easily outputting an 11x14-inch print from ISO 100 to 800, which is quite impressive for any pocket digital camera. The Canon 100 HS is one of our top picks for a simple pocket camera, great for casual shooting, making it a superb gift! (minimize)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS	12.1	8.00x	$287.47
A no-nonsense pocket camera with an 8x zoom that's fun to shoot... (more) A no-nonsense pocket camera with an 8x zoom that's fun to shoot We tend to review more enthusiast digital cameras than easy pocket designs, but every once in a while we get a simple digital camera that inspires our creativity despite its lack of controls. The Canon PowerShot 310 HS struck a particular chord with its 8x zoom and nice, big high-res LCD, and reasonable set of Canon Scene modes. We found it a lot of fun to use, and its simplicity actually encouraged our creativity! Click here to see what was so special about the Canon 310 HS! (minimize)