Outstanding features: The successor to the A520, this 6-megapixel point-and-shoot camera has a 4x optical and 4x digital zoom.

It also features a 2.5-inch LCD display and comes with Canon DIGIC II image processing technology that enhances the overall quality of images.

The camera works on two AA batteries and comes with a 16Mb SD card. It has an in-built microphone and speaker that enables capturing videos with sound at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. The camera has an easy-to-use interface and can be operated as soon as you unpack it. It can also be used underwater, provided you use the additional optional accessory -- the plastic box.

Drawbacks: No in-built memory and just a 16Mb SD card. The camera is powered by AA batteries instead of Li-ion, which have longer life.

Final word: A nice compact camera that's easy to use, but lacks on the memory and battery front.

Cost: Rs 15,500