Outstanding features: The ultra-compact Sony W50 (available in silver and black) is a 6-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and 3x optical zoom. It supports MPEG-1 recording and has a 2.5-inch LCD surrounded by the metal body. It is less than four inches long and has a sleek design.

The camera comes with 32Mb of internal memory and supports Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Duo Pro cards (to be used if you want to increase the camera's memory capacity).

Sony claims the rechargeable Li-ion battery can deliver up to 390 shots, which is impressive.

Drawbacks: It has few preset options for shooting.

Final word: An ultra-compact camera that delivers good image quality at a reasonable price.

Cost: Rs 13,500