Canon 5-megapixel Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot A460

This basic 5-megapixel camera comes in at the very low end of Canon's PowerShot A series of digital cameras, but still offers a 4x optical zoom. It's very inexpensive but image quality isn't terrific

Editor's rating 5.8

Canon PowerShot A530

Though the A530 is a modest 5-megapixel step down from its 6-megapixel sibling, the A540, it still has almost all of the same handy features and produces very pretty images in well-lit environments. Unfortunately, it lacks the zippy performance and large LCD that help elevate the A540 above the crowd

User rating 10.0

Editor's rating 6.8

Canon Digital IXUS Wireless

Canon has created a boon for remote-shooting fans with its Digital IXUS Wireless, a 5-megapixel ultracompact that is basically an IXUS 50 with a slightly different body and a built-in Wi-Fi transmitter. It also features a 51mm LCD, limited manual control, snappy shooting performance and middle-of-the-road image quality

Editor's rating 7.0

Canon PowerShot A610

The PowerShot A610 packs a lot of muscle into its compact body. A 4x optical zoom, full manual controls, a long list of scene modes and above-average performance and image quality make this camera a perfect match for casual photographers and enthusiasts who want it all for a competitive price

Editor's rating 7.4

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

The Canon PowerShot S2 IS boasts a 5-megapixel sensor, a 12x zoom lens and a 46mm LCD. Add a full complement of manual controls, as well as high-quality video with stereo sound, and the S2 IS is sure to impress photo enthusiasts

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.7

Canon Digital IXUS 50

If you're looking for an ultracompact snapshot camera and don't need manual controls, lots of scene modes or a powerful electronic flash, the marginally better image quality of this unit over its IXUS 40 predecessor may lure you into the Canon fold

Editor's rating 7.4

Canon PowerShot A95

Editor's rating 7.2