The Best Digital Cameras for Your Price Range

Under $300

Simple features, perfect for pictures of friends & family

Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera 12x Optical Zoom 8.0 megapixel CCD 2.5" LCD Screen High ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift Up to 4x Rating: $300 to $500 Found at 31 stores

Nikon D40 Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens 6.1 Megapixels , 3 X Digital Zoom SLR / Large Digital Camera 2.5 in LCD Screen Rating: $30 to $575 Found at 22 stores

Canon PowerShot SD750 Digital ELPH - Silver 7.1 Megapixels 3 X Optical Zoom , 4 X Digital Zoom Compact / Small Digital Camera 3.0 in LCD Screen Built In Rating: $135 to $350 Found at 32 stores

$300 to $500

More control, advanced features, suited to business or home use

Olympus SP-570 UZ Digital Camera - Black 10.0 Megapixels 20x Optical, 5x Digital Zoom 2.7 in. Display Dual Image Stabilization xD Slot $400 to $606 Found at 29 stores

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi with 18-55mm Lens - Black 10.1 Megapixels SLR / Large Digital Camera 2.5 in LCD Display Rating: $500 to $900 Found at 20 stores

Canon PowerShot G9 12.1 Megapixels 6x Optical/4x Digital Zoom 3 in LCD Screen Optical Image Stabilizer Rating: $430 to $600 Found at 22 stores

Over $500

Premium features, ideal for studio photography

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera Body 10.1 Megapixels 3.0 in. DIsplay Rating: $875 to $1,620 Found at 26 stores

Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera Body 12.3 Megapixels 3 in. LCD Screen CompactFlash Memory Card Slot Video HDMI and USB Outputs Rating: $1,560 to $1,800 Found at 14 stores

Canon EOS Rebel XSi Digital SLR with 18-55 mm Lens - Black 12.2 Megapixels 3.0 in. Display $788 to $1,091 Found at 29 stores

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