Fujifilm's 9-megapixel FinePix S9000 and Konica Minolta's Maxxum 5D SLR take chart positions.

1 Best Buy
Canon PowerShot G6 

• 7.1 megapixels
• 2.0-inch LCD
• 4 scene modes
• CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $579 (10/26/05)
The chunky G6 won best in show by performing well in our image-quality tests and providing many useful controls. 
(Last Rated: November 02, 2004)

 2 Best Buy 
Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom 

• 7.1 megapixels
• 1.8-inch LCD
• 7 scene modes
• XD-Picture Card, CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $450 (10/26/05)
The C-7070 has been around a while, but it has winning image quality and a bargain price. Olympus will soon phase it out.
(Last Rated: June 09, 2005)

3 
Canon PowerShot Pro1 
• 8.0 megapixels
• 2.0-inch LCD
• 7 scene modes
• CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $699 (10/26/05)
The Pro1's compact case makes it a pleasant camera to tote. Its battery life could be better, however.
(Last Rated: July 30, 2004) 

4 
Canon PowerShot S2IS 
• 5.0 megapixels
• 1.8-inch LCD
• 14 scene modes
• SD Card
• Price when reviewed: $499 (10/26/05)
This is Canon's only model with an optical image stabilizer--rare on a still camera--but its battery life rates at the bottom.
This is Canon's only model with an optical image stabilizer--rare on a still camera--but its battery life rates at the bottom.
Test Report

5
Fujifilm FinePix S9000
 • 9.0 megapixels
• 1.8-inch LCD
• 5 scene modes
• XD-Picture Card, CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $699 (10/26/05)
This camera has a beautiful, rugged body and a long manually operated zoom, but it lacks some of the controls of other models.
(Last Rated: October 25, 2005)


SLR camera

1 Best Buy
Olympus EVolt E-300
 
• 8.0 megapixels
• 1.8-inch LCD
• 14 scene modes
• CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $799 (10/26/05)

The E-300's lens selection is limited, but its features are well suited to photographers of all skill levels.
(Last Rated: July 30, 2005)

2
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
 
• 8.0 megapixels
• 1.8-inch LCD
• 6 scene modes
• CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $999 (10/26/05)

Fast action, compact size, and great imaging make the Digital Rebel XT a top pick among inexpensive digital SLRs.
(Last Rated: June 09, 2004)

3
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 
 
• 6.1 megapixels
• 2.5-inch LCD
• 5 scene modes
• CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $899 (10/26/05)
 
Its body looks a little plasticky, but it has several useful advanced controls and did well in our image-quality tests.
(Last Rated: October 25, 2005)

4
Canon EOS 20D  
• 8.2 megapixels
• 1.8-inch LCD
• 6 scene modes
• CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $1599 (10/26/05)
 
This professional model offers better construction and more features than most consumer-level SLRs have.
(Last Rated: November 02, 2004)

5
Nikon D70s   
• 6.1 megapixels
• 2.0-inch LCD
• 6 scene modes
• CompactFlash
• Price when reviewed: $1199 (10/26/05)
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Small and relatively lightweight, the D70s has conveniences you won't find on other models, but image quality lags a bit.
(Last Rated: August 01, 2005)