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Top compact megazoom cameras

These quality point-and-shoot cameras offer more optical zoom than the average pocket camera does.

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1. Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Building on an already-excellent camera, the 14X-optical-zoom PowerShot SX230 HS adds a new sensor, high-speed shooting, and GPS to the mix.
4.0 out of 5 mice,
$199.97 - $279.99
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2. Nikon Coolpix S9100
4.0 out of 5 mice,

3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V
4.0 out of 5 mice,
$382.99
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4. Samsung HZ35W
4.0 out of 5 mice,

5. Casio Exilim EX-H20G

The vacation-friendly EX-H20G has a 10x optical zoom lens, outstanding GPS features, and in-camera mapping. It's flat-out fun to use, but it lacks manual controls and low-light chops.
3.5 out of 5 mice,
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6. Casio Exilim EX-FH100

Casio’s first high-speed pocket megazoom has superb battery life and image quality, but its noisy zooming and laggy autofocus are drawbacks.
3.5 out of 5 mice,

7. Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

It has a long list of great features and cool in-camera tricks, including 15X optical zoom, but the FinePix F300EXR also has a few significant performance hiccups.
3.0 out of 5 mice,

8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

A megazoom camera with a solid build, good manual options and scene modes, and a few unique features such as 3D shooting and GPS
3.0 out of 5 mice,
$185.09
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9. Kodak EasyShare M580
2.5 out of 5 mice,

10. Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

Despite some fun and useful features, the high-zoom PowerShot SD4500 IS camera has disappointing image quality, poor battery life, and a lack of manual controls.
2.5 out of 5 mice,
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