The Best Pocket Cameras!

You don't have to be a party animal to appreciate these cameras, but they all have some nice features that would be quite handy in such an environment. These ultracompacts are very tiny. You can just slip them in your pocket and there's no need to worry about lugging a big, heavy digital camera around all night. They're outfitted with great sensors, advanced lenses, and superb technology like image stabilization to ensure high-quality shots. Take a look below, and we think you'll find that these little marvels would be make a perfect gift for the always-on-the-go photographer in your life.

The Best Ultracompacts You Can Buy: Canon Powershot SD750 and SD1000

With an unprecedented amount of positive feedback from users, we're confident that the Canon SD750 or its close relative, the Canon SD1000 are the best ultracompact cameras currently available. Both cameras have "A" grades, as they are exceptional digital cameras. Just look at the user reviews, you'll see the satisfaction. The SD750 features a 3-inch LCD, while that SD100 has a 2.5 inch LCD; that's the only real difference between these stylish, 7.1 megapixel cameras besides the price. Both are amazingly affordable, at roughly $250 and $200, respectively.

The Canon SD900 isn't too shabby, and has one of those nifty 10-megapixel sensors that are all the rage these days. The Canon SD850 IS might be where it's really at for party-people and users on the go. It's got a substantial 8-megapixel sensor, and perhaps most importantly, image stabilization. No more shaky ultracompact shots! The SD850 also has a wide-angle lens, perfect for large group shots or panoramas.

The Sony W55 has gotten great reviews from owners, who say it's an excellent camera that will never let you down. It's highly ranked in all of the categories it's featured in, rising to the top thanks to its 7-megapixel sensor, affordable price, and superior performance. We're also partial to the Sony N2 , which has stunned owners with its clever touchscreen controls.

It's small, lightweight, and takes simple 'AA' batteries. The Canon A460 is an excellent choice for consumers on the go. It'll slip into any pocket or bag and be ready to take crisp, 5-megapixel photos at a moment's notice. What truly makes this camera great, however, is the remarkably low price-tag. For around $100 you can have what may be the best travel or party camera out there. You may also want to consider the 7-megapixel Canon SD40 .

The Casio Z1050 is small, wafer-thin almost, a true ultra-ultra-compact camera, but somehow they still managed to cram 10-megapixels into this thing. It's certainly the slimmest 10MP camera out there, if not the slimmest camera overall. Don't worry that Casio had to sacrifice power for such a small size. Our readers tell us that the Z1050 performs very well, so give it a close look.

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