Most Popular Digital Cameras of March 2012

By Allison Johnson, DigitalCameraReview Editor | | 7816 Reads

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Spring arrived early for many of us this year. Our monthly top ten most-viewed list is ripe for the picking, see which cameras DCR readers were most interested in as they got ready for May flowers.

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	1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (previously #1) – Still reigning supreme is the ELPH 300 HS. It hits a sweet spot budget and feature-wise, with a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor and 1080 HD video. We recently reviewed its successor, the also top-ten-worthy ELPH 110 HS. Canon PowerShot 300 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot 300 HS User Opinions
	2. Canon PowerShot G1 X (first time on the list) – Jumping to the top of the list after a CES debut is the G1 X PowerShot. It combines a larger-than-average sensor with a 4x zoom fixed lens and wraps it all up in a (fairly) compact package. The G1 X also shoots 1080 HD video. Canon PowerShot G1 X Review \| Canon PowerShot G1 X User Opinions
	3. Nikon 1 J1 (previously #4) – The 1 J1 got a slight boost in last month's rankings, still offering a sleeek form factor, 10 megapixel CX format sensor and compatibility with many fantastic Nikkor lenses thanks to a separate adapter. Nikon 1 J1 Review \| Nikon 1 J1 User Opinions
	4. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS (previously #3) - The PowerShot SX40 is a DSLR-style ultrazoom packing a massive 35x optical zoom lens. It boasts up to 8 fps burst shooting thanks in part to a powerful DIGIC 5 processor. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS User Opinions
	5. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS (previously #5) – Despite an update in the SX150, the budget-oriented PowerShot SX130 remains in our top five yet another month with a 28-360mm equivalent zoom lens and 720p HD video. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Opinions

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	1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (previously #1) – Still reigning supreme is the ELPH 300 HS. It hits a sweet spot budget and feature-wise, with a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor and 1080 HD video. We recently reviewed its successor, the also top-ten-worthy ELPH 110 HS. Canon PowerShot 300 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot 300 HS User Opinions
	2. Canon PowerShot G1 X (first time on the list) – Jumping to the top of the list after a CES debut is the G1 X PowerShot. It combines a larger-than-average sensor with a 4x zoom fixed lens and wraps it all up in a (fairly) compact package. The G1 X also shoots 1080 HD video. Canon PowerShot G1 X Review \| Canon PowerShot G1 X User Opinions
	3. Nikon 1 J1 (previously #4) – The 1 J1 got a slight boost in last month's rankings, still offering a sleeek form factor, 10 megapixel CX format sensor and compatibility with many fantastic Nikkor lenses thanks to a separate adapter. Nikon 1 J1 Review \| Nikon 1 J1 User Opinions
	4. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS (previously #3) - The PowerShot SX40 is a DSLR-style ultrazoom packing a massive 35x optical zoom lens. It boasts up to 8 fps burst shooting thanks in part to a powerful DIGIC 5 processor. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS User Opinions
	5. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS (previously #5) – Despite an update in the SX150, the budget-oriented PowerShot SX130 remains in our top five yet another month with a 28-360mm equivalent zoom lens and 720p HD video. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Opinions

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