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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD

The nicely designed Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD has more going on than just its long lens, but photo quality isn't quite there.

Specs: Full body, 10 megapixels, 15 x, 2.7 in LCD display

Nikon D700 (body only)

As long as you don't need seriously high-resolution photos, video capture, or machine-gun-fast sports shooting, the Nikon D700 has everything you need in a pro full-frame camera for a reasonable price.

Specs: SLR, 12.1 megapixels, 3 in LCD display

Nikon D700 (w/ 24-120mm lens)

As long as you don't need seriously high-resolution photos, video capture, or machine-gun-fast sports shooting, the Nikon D700 has everything you need in a pro full-frame camera for a reasonable price.

Specs: SLR, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display

Hitachi DZ-BD10HA

The Hitachi DZ-BD10HA is the most hybrid of hybrid camcorders and still manages good video and photo quality. But it's also slow and expensive.

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 10 x, 3" BD-R, 3" BD-RE, DVD-R (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD-RAM (8 cm), Hard disk drive, 17.6 oz

Flip Video MinoHD (black)

While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video for a camcorder of its size.

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card, 3.3 oz

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (red)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a camera that people will either love for its speed, photo quality, and interchangeable-lens flexibility or hate for its large-ish size, electronic viewfinder, and occasionally frustrating design.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (blue)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a camera that people will either love for its speed, photo quality, and interchangeable-lens flexibility or hate for its large-ish size, electronic viewfinder, and occasionally frustrating design.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 (black)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 is a camera that people will either love for its speed, photo quality, and interchangeable-lens flexibility or hate for its large-ish size, electronic viewfinder, and occasionally frustrating design.

Nikon Coolpix S60 (pink)

Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display

Nikon Coolpix S60 (black)

Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display

Nikon Coolpix S60 (red)

Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display

Nikon Coolpix S60 (bronze)

Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display

Nikon Coolpix S60 (white)

Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display

Nikon Coolpix S60 (burgundy)

Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 5 x, 3.5 in LCD display

JVC Everio GZ-MG730 (30GB, black)

The JVC Everio GZ-MG730 produces acceptable standard-def video and good photos in bright light, but considering its price tag, it's ultimately disappointing.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Hard disk drive, 11.8 oz

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS (gold)

Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS (silver)

Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

Canon PowerShot G10

The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.

Specs: 14.7 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display

JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (silver)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 6.8 megapixels, 7.9 oz

JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (red)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 7.9 oz