Although the clunky-looking 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A590 IS looks bland when compared with colorful, ultraslim, style-minded cameras, its impressive insides help produce some quality photos. It’s a great entry-level camera that offers 4x optical zoom, a bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor and an 8.0-megapixel CCD.

What casual photographer would not like an easy to use, point-and-shoot camera with superb image quality and intuitive controls? Packaged in a stylish, fit in your pocket design, the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS fits the bill. Available in five fashionable colors (silver, blue, brown, pink and gold), this compact digital camera is an amateur photographer’s dream.