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Camera Buyer's Guide	Slim and Stylish
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DSLR and Micro Four Thirds

Looking for a unique camera with that certain stylish touch? There's no shortage of options this year at a variety of price points. Each of the point and shoots selected in this camera have a little something extra - it might be a touch screen, an ultra-slim profile, or a bold exterior that calls out for attention.

Less Than $200

Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP

Fuji's Z series point and shoots are geared toward the "tween" set. With a flashy exterior and waterproof functionality up to 3 meters, it's a camera that's built for fun. A 10 megapixel sensor, 3x internally contained zoom lens, and scene recognition auto mode round out the package.

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Canon PowerShot A480

We liked the basic feature set and reliable image quality from the PowerShot A480. With a price that's now hovering just over $100, it's a no-brainer stocking stuffer, and it comes in a variety of stylish colors.

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Nikon Coolpix S230

Initially priced at $200, it's not hard to find a bargain on this slim touch screen point and shoot from Nikon. It features a 10 megapixel sensor along with a 3x optical zoom lens. Solid image quality and reasonably responsive and intuitive touch interface make it an excellent option for the style-savvy first-time photographer.

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$200-$400

Samsung DualView TL225

The Samsung DualView TL225, at $350, records 720p HD video and boasts a 3.5 inch high resolution touch screen on the back panel. But the real attraction is a secondary touch LCD on the front of the camera, making self-portraiture and self-timer shots a snap.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

The $300 Panasonic Lumix FP8 produced the reliably good images that we've come to expect from their cameras. A lightning fast auto focus paired with a slimmed-down camera body make this a good choice for the (impatient) budding photographer.

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Olympus Stylus Tough 6000

The durable Stylus 6000-Tough is shockproof up to a 5 foot drop, waterproof up to 10 feet, and freezeproof down to 14 degrees fahrenheit. It also features Olympus's tap control technology for easier use in difficult shooting conditions.

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More than $400

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3

The Cyber-shot G3 combines ultra-compact portability with a large 4GB memory space to create a portable album for your photos. The G3 is also equipped with 802.11b/g wireless internet connectivity for quick photo sharing to popular websites. Other features include a 3.5 inch touch screen display, Carl Zeiss lens, BIONZ image processor, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology.

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