Best Digital Camera under $400

Buyers shopping for a digital camera in this price range have plenty of choices. You'll be able to choose between many of the best ultra zoom cameras or premium ultra compacts with high resolution sensors, solid build quality, and advanced feature sets. Here are the five best cameras under $400.

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Why it's best:
With a $400 budget, ultra zoom cameras are an excellent choice because they deliver high quality images, manual controls, and tremendous versaility. The Canon SX20 IS is a worthy successor to the popular SX10 IS camera. It retains many of the great features that made the SX1... read full review

Price Range:
$359.00 - $522.99
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LENOVO    $439.00
Abe's of Maine    $369.00

Why it's a best pick:
The Panasonic DMC-ZS3 is a terrific all-around camera that does nearly everything well. It’s extremely versatile because of its 12x optical zoom lens, which offers a range of 25-300mm and is capable of long telephoto and very wide-angle shots. But perhaps what’s ... read full review

Price Range:
$277.00 - $349.99
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Abe's of Maine    $278.95
Buydig.com    $279.95

Why it's a best pick:
The SD780 packs a lot of punch for an ultracompact camera, featuring 12 megapixels, a 2.5” LCD screen, 3x optical zoom with image stabilization, a viewfinder (albeit a very small one), and HD video recording. The camera’s body is sleek, smooth and very attractive... read full review

Price Range:
$195.00 - $258.00
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STAPLES    $249.99
LENOVO    $258.00

Why it's a best pick:
The SD1200 makes for an excellent simple camera, perfect for keeping in your pocket and taking with you anywhere you go. The camera is very compact and easy to use with a simple control layout and menu interface. An auto mode makes things simpler by letting the camera take c... read full review

Price Range:
$179.00 - $219.00
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STAPLES    $199.99
LENOVO    $219.00

Why it's a best pick:
Canon’s SX120 IS is the update to the popular SX110 IS digital camera; it remains very similar in many ways, but also provides a few key improvements. Both the SX120 and SX110 have almost identical bodies, 10x zoom, and a gorgeous 3.0-inch bright LCD screen. Improvemen... read full review

Price Range:
$194.99 - $255.00
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STAPLES    $199.99
LENOVO    $255.00
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