E-mail Addict

Nikon Coolpix S7c

This compact, Wi-Fi–equipped model has great color accuracy and an iPod-like click wheel for reviewing pictures—and can zip images directly to all of your relatives’ in-boxes. nikon.com; $350

Trendsetter

Samsung NV11

Techies love the button rows around the LCD screen that allow for quick scrolling through shooting and editing menus. The 5x Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom and matte-black brushed-aluminum finish lend the model a bit of design cachet. samsung.com; $400

Weight Watcher

Casio Exilim EX S770

A wide-screen display, seven-plus megapixels, and MPEG-4 video formatting packed into a pocket-slim, featherlight (4.5 ounces!) body. casio.com; $300

Snapaholic

Canon PowerShot G7

The versatility of a pro- level camera—manual or auto-focus, a 35-210mm lens, stellar performance in low-light situations—without the price and bulk. canon.com; $550

Price-Conscious Pro

Pentax K100D

Inspired by a much-loved decades-old model, the 6.1-megapixel SLR can capture 2.8 images per second and accommodate any Pentax lens, even a pre-digital one. pentax.com; $700 with 18-55mm lens

Daredevil

Olympus Stylus 720 SW

All the point-and-shoot basics, such as image stabilization and a 3x optical zoom, in a durable stainless-steel frame that can be dunked in water or dropped from five feet. olympus.com; $380