The Canon PowerShot SX170 IS ($179.99 direct) is a bit of an odd duck in terms of design. It's not quite slim enough to fit comfortably into most pockets, its 16x zoom lens is longer than some, but can't compare with cameras of similar size, and its 16-megapixel CCD image sensor delivers images that...
Sharp lens; 16x zoom range; Good control layout
Images on the noisy side; Slow performance; So-so rear display; Video capture is limited to 720p; No Wi-Fi.