There are approximately 4 bazillion point-and-shoot camera models on the market. Mostly, borderline disposable—yet the $400 S95 was Amazon's best-selling camera 'til they ran out. Clearly, people want a better camera. These three are the best.
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Canon's S95, Nikon's P7000 and Panasonic's Lumix LX5 are the three best point-and-shoots available—compact cameras aimed at pros or at advanced amateurs who want to step up their game. They sport bigger-than-average image sensors, more fine-grained controls and perks like RAW images.
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