Review: Top 10 digital cameras

Nikon's Coolpix 880 features a quick review that lets you simultaneously confirm an image you've just taken and continue to view live action

By PCWorld Staff

(IDG) -- 1.Nikon Coolpix 880: The Coolpix 880 is a good choice for professionals and serious amateurs who understand the fine points of photography and want the maximum possible control over camera settings.

2.Olympus Camedia C-3040: Though pricey, the C-3040 is a sturdy camera that should fit the needs of digital photographers who like their cameras automatic and those who want some control over their imaging.

3.Olympus Camedia C-2040 Zoom: The C-2040 is a solid, general-purpose digital camera that lets you go fully automatic or be manual and creative. If you like enlargements and are picky about fine details, opt for the C-3040.

4.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1: Innovative design and small size make this camera a great choice for casual photographers and frequent travelers who like their gear simple, functional, and attractive.

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5.Olympus Camedia E-10: Consider the E-10 for professional photography, but only if you don't need removable lenses. It will be more attractive to hard-core amateur photographers who have cash to burn and a desire to tweak camera settings often.

6.Kodak DC4800: Superlative images and versatile exposure settings, with both aperture- and shutter-priority modes. But no manual focus, audio recording, or video recording.

7.Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart 912: This is a great choice for photographers who want to move to digital but still love the heft and action of a 35mm SLR camera.

8.Nikon Coolpix 990: Has a long list of features for the photo enthusiast, with a wide array of exposure and focus settings; a swivel lens and optional wide-angle and teleconverter lenses add to its flexibility.

9.Sony Mavica MVC-CD1000: This is possibly the ultimate digital camera for professionals and serious amateurs who blaze away huge numbers of photos during a photo session. Its recording speed, however, is too slow for most action photography.

10.Canon PowerShot G1: A solid choice for anyone looking for a relatively compact, highly flexible, high-resolution camera.