Top 5 compact cameras for bargain hunters

Add newsletters@cnet.online.com to your address book to ensure CNET newsletters reach your inbox.   Photo & Video       View online  |  Share on Facebook  |  Share on Twitter February 20, 2012     Lori Grunin Senior editor Profile Email Top 5 compact cameras for bargain hunters There are really only two times a year that camera manufacturers drop prices on compact cameras: late winter/early spring and holiday shopping season. The latter is for current-year models, the former is for clearing out the prior-year models. These cameras aren't the cheapest, but they're the best bang for your buck right now. Read more | Share on Facebook  Best digital cameras | Share on Facebook        Canon PowerShot Elph 310 HS Snapshooters wanting better photo quality than their smartphone and an 8x zoom lens in a tiny package should certainly consider the Canon PowerShot Elph 310 HS  More | Share on Facebook          Canon PowerShot G1 X A big camera capable of shooting some lovely photographs, the Canon PowerShot G1 X's slow lens disappoints given its high price.  More | Share on Facebook          Lensbaby hits 80mm at full tilt Lensbaby adds another yummy--and better-designed--optic to its tilting lens system.  More | Share on Facebook          Capture faceplant videos with the Miveu-X iPhone mount If you're a sports fanatic and have always wanted a way to capture your sporting activities as you see them, the Miveu-X accessory could be your best bet.  More | Share on Facebook        Most popular cameras   Olympus PEN E-PM1 (black, with 14-42mm lens)     Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens)     Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V (Black)     Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS (Black)     Canon PowerShot S95     Most popular camcorders   Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 (Black)     Kodak Playsport (black)     Panasonic HDC-TM900     GoPro HD Hero2 Outdoor Edition     Canon Vixia HF M400 (Black)     OTHER CNET RESOURCES     CNET.com     CNET TV     CNET How To     Latest CNET Reviews     Top 10 must-have gadgets     CNET Exclusives     CNET Mobile reviews     CNET Editors' Choice winners     Shopper.com

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