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10 Best Digital Cameras for Functionality

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Out of thousands of reviews for 267 products, over 2,000 people recommended Digital Cameras specifically for Functionality. 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
  • Nice Image Stabilization
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
175 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

"it also gives a preview of the end product (including focus, light exposure, and overall color) when shutter button is pressed halfway down to focus, which allows me to change the necessary settings…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"it allows her to use an automatic mode when she wants but also allows her to have full control of the camera settings for special types of photography.…"

- Mwave.com User


No 2 Canon IXUS 80 IS
Canon IXUS 80 IS Digital Camera Compare Prices
  • Nice Durability
  • Easy To Use
  • Compact
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Released 8 months ago
109 People Recommend
"a neat feature which another canon we have has, is when you preview your pictures on the camera and rotate your camera the picture will adjust so you can still see it, but it will resize your picture…"

- Crutchfield.com User

""this is a really good camera it has some great functions on it.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"has a very good battery life, comes with good photo editing software and is reliable.the only downside is the flash does not always work great and you need to adjust it manually from time to time.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 3 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
101 People Recommend
"it has a slideshow feature as well as you can change your pic to black/white, sepia or other settings after you have taken the picture...right in the camera.…"

- Pcnation.com User

"ive had 3 sony cameras and ive had a few casios, but the canon by far has been my favorite.the image quality and speed of this camera is perfect.it is a very diverse camera with excellent functions.…"

- Zess from Dallas, TX at Circuitcity.com

"prosgreat zooming capabilitiesawesome quality picturescamera is so easy to usethis is the best camera i have ever gotten and i can't believe how inexpensive it is!…"

- Dell.com User


No 4 Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera $149 - $280 Compare Prices
  • Great Image Stabilization
  • Excellent Digital Zoom
  • Easy To Use
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Released 8 months ago
94 People Recommend
"it has a lot of optional settings, but most of the time i left it on the auto setting (to have just a point-and-shoot camera) which took great pictures.…"

- Evanne from Citrus Heights at Circuitcity.com

"a neat feature which another canon we have has, is when you preview your pictures on the camera and rotate your camera the picture will adjust so you can still see it, but it will resize your picture…"

- Crutchfield.com User

"(i'm the type of person who reads through the owner's manual as soon as i get a new product, and plays with it and experiments so i'm familiar with its operation when i really need it.)…"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 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
94 People Recommend
"so here i am 1 month into using this camera, i still have yet to appropriately use out all the functions but it has been so wonderful for my professional photo shoots with kids, and everyday hobby use…"

- Photoalley.com User

"the improved motor speed (6.5 fps) makes this a near ideal second camera to the 1d and an extremely capable camera in it's own right.…"

- Photoalley.com User

"i could get good avalable light photos by setting camera to 1600 iso and using time variable with my 50mm 1.4 lens.…"

- Photoalley.com User


No 6 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS
Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Camera $228 - $450 Compare Prices
  • Compact
  • Great Battery Life
  • Easy To Use
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
93 People Recommend
"while i don’t find it as stylish as other models, the canon sd870 is is extremely user friendly, has numerous auto settings for almost any condition, has convenient buttons for easy camera navigation…"

- Mary Margaret at Digitalcamerareview.com

"the image stabilization is a great feature, since it allowsa lower iso setting for most pictures, while still maintaining sharp focus and very high image quality.…"

- WV Alien from Charleston, WV at Circuitcity.com

"the bottom line: canon's new powershot sd870 is digital camera provides a near perfect balance of pocketability, auto everything operation, snappy performance, and tough as nails durability.…"

- Howard_Creech at Shopping.com


No 7 Canon PowerShot G9
Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera $499 - $569 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Good Durability
  • Nice Battery Life
  • 12.4 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
84 People Recommend
"the lens and subsequent quality is superb, and it's auto-functions work so well - it is a camera you can really rely on.…"

- MichaelD from Norwich, England at Circuitcity.com

"expensive than standard "generic" batteries.comment: 0i would strongly suggest this camera for one who wants excellent pics and can take the time to proprly understand the functions and controls.…"

- Pcnation.com User

"although i have had several digital camera, the functions were quite different to use, but once you catch on, it is pretty easy.…"

- D at Circuitcity.com


No 8 Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera $260 - $550 Compare Prices
  • Nice Digital Zoom
  • Excellent Image Stabilization
  • Nice Autofocus
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
82 People Recommend
"this compact camera is great for all purpose usage even though we have not had it very long it has already impressed us with the quality of pictures it is capable of producing.…"

- Wolfcamera.com User

"about the only complaint is that this is a pro camera and has many settings that we aren't used to....making it a tad harder to use.…"

- Buydig.com User

"it's fully automatic mode is sufficient for most types of picture needs but this camera offers enough manual settings to intimidate novices.…"

- Buydig.com User


No 9 Canon Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens $594 - $1,000 Compare Prices
  • Nice Affordability
  • Easy To Use
  • Good Battery Life
  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Released 7 months ago
61 People Recommend
"i will write another review as i explore the capabilities of this fine camera.…"

- Carl from Hartsville, SC at Circuitcity.com

"view,and spot metering.plus the build quality of the camera is very good.but the best part of all is the camera has very low image noise on high iso settings.its certainly better then my last camera!…"

- jr. from pleasant prairie wi. at Circuitcity.com

"this camera seems to do it all, quite nicely, i was a little suprised that the live view feature does not function in the automatic/program modes, but the three inch monitor is a big improvement for…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera
Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera $660 - $2,380 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Excellent Image Quality
  • Great Battery Life
  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Released 1 year ago
52 People Recommend
"(this allows you to shoot without your flash in low light indoors) it has the most advanced menu for image adjustment, in the business.i really enjoy the accuracy of the exprosure meter.…"

- customer from Costa Mesa , Ca at Circuitcity.com

"i just advise that if you don't know what you don't need such a professional camera and you are not going to utilizeall of the competency, you would be abusing its awsome functions and capabilities.…"

- ThatGirl from Oshkosh, Wisc at Circuitcity.com

"so far so good it takes wonderfully clear brilliant pictures, operationally i am learning the camera its a wonder.…"

- Amazon.com User


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