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10 Best Digital Cameras for Family Use

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Out of thousands of reviews for 234 products, over 900 people recommended Digital Cameras specifically for Family Use. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Canon Ixus 75
Canon Ixus 75 Digital Camera $165 - $350 Compare Prices
  • Compact
  • Excellent Affordability
  • Easy To Use
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Released 9 months ago
63 People Recommend
"3 people in my family have this camera.…"

- Deb from Vacaville CA at Circuitcity.com

"i think it's the perfect camera if you are looking for one to carry with you, for travel, for casual pictures with family/ friends, etc.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i bought this camera for my husband for christmas and he loves it.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Canon PowerShot  S5 IS Digital Camera $355 - $400 Compare Prices
  • Good Affordability
  • Great Image Stabilization
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
59 People Recommend
"i'm thrilled to say [after what i thought was a good selection 1 1/2 years ago of a different product] that this camera is by far the best out there for families on the move with vacations, sports…"

- "Mom on the run" at Wolfcamera.com

"the camera fits her hand well and is light enough for her to carry around without it becoming a burden.…"

- Mwave.com User

"your experience with the canon family of digital cameras is not lost, for most of it still applies.…"

- ASourdough4 at Shopping.com


No 3 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
53 People Recommend
"my husband actually was recommended this camera in ritz and i knew it took quality photos, indoor and out, super close and distance.…"

- Zappos.com User

""i got this camera for mothers day and love it!!!…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"i would recommend this product to friends and family.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 4 Canon PowerShot SD870 IS
Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Camera $228 - $450 Compare Prices
  • Compact
  • Excellent Battery Life
  • Easy To Use
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
46 People Recommend
"i bought the camera is as a mother's day present and my wife and i used it on a trip to national parks in utah and arrizona.…"

- footwalk from L at Circuitcity.com

"i was planning a trip to michigan to see my family and wanted to pick up a good digital camera.…"

- Xelf from Tennessee at Circuitcity.com

"bought one for my non-camera oriented husband and he is very happy with it.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera $149 - $280 Compare Prices
  • Nice Image Stabilization
  • Excellent Digital Zoom
  • Easy To Use
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Released 8 months ago
45 People Recommend
"i purchased this camera for my daughter and she loves it!…"

- Pcnation.com User

"my husband actually was recommended this camera in ritz and i knew it took quality photos, indoor and out, super close and distance.…"

- Zappos.com User

"i even shot video with it to send to my husband in iraq and it is as good as a small hand held video camera, and picture cameras never have that quality.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Digital Camera $260 - $550 Compare Prices
  • Great Digital Zoom
  • Nice Image Stabilization
  • Nice Autofocus
  • 8.3 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
25 People Recommend
"i got this camera for my daughter and so far she loves it especially the zoom features which she didn't have in her old camera.…"

- DAD from MA at Circuitcity.com

"a great point and shoot camera for capturing those great family memories without breaking the bank.…"

- Cameraworld.com User

"after much research for our first digital camera, my husband and i decided on the canon sx100 is and we're glad we did.…"

- C from Warren, MI at Circuitcity.com


No 7 Canon PowerShot G9
Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera $499 - $569 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Durability
  • Good Battery Life
  • 12.4 Megapixel
  • Released 1 year ago
22 People Recommend
"i use my camera every day.i can catch a butterfly in flight or an eagle soaring toward the forests: baby smiles and grandmas watching their grandbabies.if the memory card isn't in the camera, it…"

- "poleclimber007" at Cameraworld.com

"i use this camera for family pictures, some thing i can use daily, and i use my dslr camera too which isalso great.…"

- willie from mendocino at Circuitcity.com

"but if you are looking for a great family and portrait camera for the non pro this is the way to go.comment: a fine camera and suitable for 99 percent of consumer camera buyers and will satisfy many…"

- Pcnation.com User


No 8 Nikon Coolpix L11
Nikon Coolpix L11 Digital Camera $80 - $110 Compare Prices
  • Bright Lcd
  • 6.18 Megapixel
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Optical Zoom: 3x
  • Released 1 year ago
20 People Recommend
"excellent product, i got it as a gift on my b-day and i am buying one for my sister, i love it is small, i keep it on my purse all the time, i have a 2 yrs old and i can record videos whenever he…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"i went to target with my mom today and saw that pink camera sitting on the stand and remembered why i returned it in the first place.…"

- Target.com User

""the camera is so easy my mom can use it,and it was't to expensive and they make good christmas presents so make sure you stop in your best buy store, or contact customer service representive .…"

- Bestbuy.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
  • Good Affordability
  • Easy To Use
  • Nice Battery Life
  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Released 7 months ago
19 People Recommend
"at this point in time i have a lot of upcoming family events going on that are very important and it is just awesome to have a camera with so many options, a camera that i can take great pictures…"

- "Penny" at Cameraworld.com

"it is quite a step for someone who likes to take radom family shots without any fussing with camera settings.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i bought this camera for my wife, a first time dslr user.she loves it,takes great pictures and is easy to use.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Fuji FinePix Z10fd
Fuji FinePix Z10fd Digital Camera $160 - $180 Compare Prices
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Optical Zoom: 3x
  • LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in.
  • Released 1 year ago
18 People Recommend
""this camera is amazing my mom bought it for me last month and im obsessed with it its so cute and pink(my favorite color) and the perfect acsessory.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"my husband is an avid wakeboarder & i wanted a camera that could take clear pictures of him right without having to adjust for a delay.…"

- Ashley from UT at Buy.com

"my husband and i purchased a sanyo several months prior to buying these and we were happy with it until we saw the quality of the pictures of this camera.…"

- Amazon.com User


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