Best Cameras in 2011

The first camera is the Canon A1200. This is an entry-level Canon that has a nice viewfinder and uses AA batteries. This is a basic model, perfect for people who just want one that doesn't require batteries to be charged. It's cheap; you can find it for around $100.

The Canon PowerShot is always a hit. In 2011 the PowerShot SD1300 IS offered a nice large LCD screen at 2.7 inches. It captures shots with great color, contrast and resolution. It comes with a 28 mm wide-angle lens. It has an optical image stabilizer, which means pictures will always come out nice looking. And you can zoom up to four times with the lens, which allows for great close-up shots.

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 had a lot of really nice options to make this a camera good enough for a professional photographer. The 12.2 megapixel resolution can help you to take pictures that can be turned into clear posters. The auto focus helps to deliver clear shots every time. The image stabilization helps to keep the shot steady. The large 3.0 inch LCD screen makes it easy to see the shots and the electronic view finder is there for those who prefer the old fashioned way of shooting a picture. It comes with an optical lens that is an 18x wide-angle that can go from 28 mm down to a 504mm telephoto.

The Kodak EasyShare Z981 is a 14 mega pixel that delivers crisp clear photos with its 26x optical zoom and the 26mm wide angle lens. It has a three inch LCD display screen for easy viewing. It is called "EasyShare" because of the ease of uploading to the internet. This camera is a favored one for both amateurs and professionals alike.

The Nikon Coolpix L22 is a nice inexpensive 12 megapixel camera that is automatic and easy to use. The electronic VR image stabilizer helps to keep the image straight and the motion detection will help to reduce shake in the images. Nikon is known for having a best shot selector function which will help to grab the best of several shots it shoots, saving the picture with the best focus. For a Nikon that is under $100 you can have a 3 inch LCD screen and a 3.6x zoom. The Nikon has an Easy Auto Mode that can allow it to select the perfect setting for better photos.

The Panasonic Lumix DMS-7S7 camera comes with a 12.1 megapixel resolution and a 12X optical zoom. This has image stabilization that will help to take better photos. You can record movies with the 25 mm wide angle lens. The lens has the capability of having a range from 25 to 300 mm focus with a powerful zoom that makes it easy to capture shots, even in motion. This camera has a built in GPS that records the position the photo was shot, for easy referral. The lens can be manually controlled as well as the automatic focus.