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Out of thousands of reviews for 185 products, over 500 people recommended Digital Cameras specifically for People. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Canon PowerShot  S5 IS Digital Camera $355 - $400 Compare Prices
  • Nice Affordability
  • Excellent Image Stabilization
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
44 People Recommend
"not having raw capability does have some people scratching their heads.comment: the canon s5 is is a nice product, but as reviews will show it has some minor issues, but any camera in this cl will…"

- Pcnation.com User

"comment: i love this camera, i have told several people to buy it.…"

- Pcnation.com User

"the flip out screen is such a plus in my opinion , it's easy to take candid shots of people without being so odvious, and you can get some very intresting angles and still have a good view of the…"

- Newegg.com User


No 2 Canon Ixus 75
Canon Ixus 75 Digital Camera $165 - $350 Compare Prices
  • Compact
  • Nice Affordability
  • Easy To Use
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Released 9 months ago
30 People Recommend
"at 7.1 mpx it's actually shooting very on-par for everyday shots.the price is one of the more expensive ones out there and that i think would be the one negative for most people, but if you're like…"

- "Pete" at Ritzcamera.com

"3 people in my family have this camera.…"

- Deb from Vacaville CA at Circuitcity.com

"-it has face detect and i've gotten up to 3 people with it.…"

- Dell.com User


No 3 Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera $718 - $1,300 Compare Prices
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Easy To Use
  • Comfortable To Hold
  • 10.5 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
27 People Recommend
"it seems like people who don't like the camera either got a dud, or don't really know how to take a picture and post process it properly.…"

- Amazon.com User

"and it's great in crowds because it allows you to hold your camera up over the heads of the people in front of you and still see what your camera sees.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the 20d was one of those camera's that set a standard in its days and even today it's still very good and more camera than most people will ever be able to to exceed.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS
Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Camera $228 - $450 Compare Prices
  • Compact
  • Nice Battery Life
  • Easy To Use
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
25 People Recommend
"people were unhappy with the on/off switch location, but it hasn't been a problem for me.…"

- Hopeful from Hawaii at Circuitcity.com

"for the price of the camera, i don't think you should be expected to turn on extra lighting or dust people's homes before you can shoot pictures......…"

- from at Circuitcity.com

"i'd love to have this package in 12mp, but the reality is that 8mp is more than enough for us non-pro camera people.…"

- from at Circuitcity.com


No 5 Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera $260 - $550 Compare Prices
  • Excellent Digital Zoom
  • Great Image Stabilization
  • Nice Autofocus
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
20 People Recommend
"an apt camera for amateur photographers who would want to fiddle with the controls and also an amazing point and shoot for lesser experienced people.…"

- SDKguy from Tampa, Florida at Circuitcity.com

"the way it focuses on peoples faces is exceptional.…"

- ER from Gaithersburg, MD at Circuitcity.com

"and just to keep what i am shooting to myself (not for people looking over my shoulder - or to annoy those who do not want to see my obnoxious screen while watching mykid at a play or the like).…"

- TheBob_1 from Charlottesville, VA at Circuitcity.com


No 6 Canon PowerShot G9
Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera $499 - $569 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Good Durability
  • Good Battery Life
  • 12.4 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
18 People Recommend
"it is very durable but a little bit bulky but for people who take pictures often and put in on the computer, this camera will show every little detail.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"the g9's face detection system truly works, (don't snub your nose at this feature either...) give it a chance and save the metering and people posing headaches.…"

- Photoalley.com User

"it comes in a great compact size ideal for people that does not want to deal with those huge dslr while performing just as well.…"

- Buydig.com User


No 7 Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera $149 - $280 Compare Prices
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Nice Digital Zoom
  • Easy To Use
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Released 8 months ago
17 People Recommend
"out of the box (which is how most people will use it) this camera takes excellent pictures and its optical stabilizaiton beats any digital stabilization i've seen so far.…"

- Amazon.com User

"my last camera, the canon s30, did a much better job in eliminating red-eye from all but the lightest eyed people.…"

- Amazon.com User

"however i notice people who have it don't use it quite as much as those with the smaller elphs.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens $594 - $1,000 Compare Prices
  • Excellent Affordability
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Battery Life
  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Released 7 months ago
17 People Recommend
"whether you're taking pictures of beautiful flowers, people, or landscape - this camera is quality.…"

- TGP from North Hollywood, California at Circuitcity.com

"so we could blow up photos for wall art), and finally...one that was actually affordable.we're not camera people........and within 15 minutes of trying this camera....we were making amazing pics....…"

- Marc from Tampa Bay at Circuitcity.com

"what i don't like is the really automated quality of it, but i guess that works for most people.…"

- Crutchfield.com User


No 9 Canon PowerShot SD950 IS
Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital Camera $292 - $400 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Compact
  • Great Image Quality
  • 12.4 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
14 People Recommend
"additional thoughtsi have owned all the canon elf models from the sd100 and this one is the best yet, i do recomend it to all people who need a camera that will capture the detail and color they need…"

- Dell.com User

"the face focus mode works most of the time, but it will get confused with people with beards, glasses, or people who are looking a little to the side.…"

- "Marty" at Bhphotovideo.com

"there are people who have this drive fail, rendering the camera useless and canon has not admitted to any defect or fixed the issue, but it could be a limited concern.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Canon PowerShot A590
Canon PowerShot A590 Digital Camera $104 - $238 Compare Prices
  • Good Affordability
  • Nice Digital Zoom
  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Optical Zoom: 4x
  • Released 9 months ago
13 People Recommend
"6 of 6 people found this review helpful.…"

- Dell.com User

"this camera is excellent for people who wants to get near to professional shots without complications but remember: practice makes one a master.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it also has the image stabilizer so that unfamiliar people can take photos without blurring them.…"

- Amazon.com User


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