Best Pocket Digital Cameras

Check out the smallest, most portable ultracompact digital cameras for shoppers interested in convenience and style.

Slim as a deck of cards and light as a feather, these ultracompact cameras make excellent companions, perfect for consumers who like having a camera ready when they need it, but don't want to fumble with a clunky, cumbersome annoyance. Unobtrusive yet noticeably stylish, an ultracompact camera is more than just a gadget, it's a fashion accessory. Below, you'll find our top picks for ultracompact cameras that will provide the best photos and help you look cool when you're out on the town.

Best Image Stabilized Ultracompact Canon SD870 IS Grade: HQ Grade: A A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. B means they are good, with some standout features. C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. from $235.00	The Canon Powershot SD870 IS is a solid, respectable camera that won't get shaken up. The integrated Image Stabilization ensures that your photos will come out crisp and clear, no matter how jittery your hands might be. The SD870 IS is currently the highest rated, highest reviewed camera in many of the categories it is measured in (Price Range, Ultracompact, and 8 Megapixel). That's hard to argue with. Quick Specs: 8 Megapixel, Image Stabilization, 3.0-inch LCD display, Lithium-ion Battery
Well-Loved by Owners! Canon SD750 Grade: HQ Grade: A- A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. B means they are good, with some standout features. C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. from $164.00	Perhaps the most talked about digital camera of the year, the Canon Powershot SD750 has captured the attention of consumers, who have in turn lavished their unrelenting praise upon it. Though the lack of image stabilization may give you pause, take it from these owners: the SD750 is foolproof. Take a peek at the similar, less expensive Canon SD1000 , as well. Quick Specs: 7 Megapixels, 3-inch LCD display, Lithium-ion Battery
Best Compact Extended Zoom Camera Panasonic TZ5 Grade: HQ Grade: A A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. B means they are good, with some standout features. C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. from $283.99	While Canon has been getting all the attention, Panasonic has been creating some remarkable extended-zoom cameras that can fit in your pocket. The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 is such a camera, packing a 10x optical zoom into an amazingly tiny body. The TZ5 is well-liked by users, blending that long-range zoom with essential image stabilization, and allowing you to preview your photos on a stunning 3.0-inch LCD. Quick Specs: 9.1 Megapixels, 10x Optical Zoom, Image Stabilization, 3.0-inch LCD display, Lithium-ion Battery