Budget compact shootout finds the best little digicams for your buck

Sure, we all like reading reviews of high-end compact shooters, like the Olympus E-PL1 and Ricoh’s transforming GXR, but, when it comes to actually putting down the credit card most folks go with something a bit more… frugal. So, Digital Camera Resource Page has created the 2010 Budget Camera Shootout, which includes eight cameras in the $150 to $180 range with tiny cases and 4 or 5x zoom lenses. Contenders include the Olympus FE-4030, Samsung SL600, and Canon SD1300. It’s perhaps no surprise that the PowerShot, long king of the budget roost, comes out on top, but we won’t spoil the rest of the rankings, which do include some unexpected performances, and should enable your buying with confidence for this summer’s shooting season — without blowing your budget.

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