Teenagers can be the hardest people to buy for. Nothing is ever cool enough. But teens love digital cameras. They are looking for digital cameras that are compact, very hip and simply look cool. Oh, and they should take pictures or something. Consult this list to be sure you get a smile instead of a sneer when you give that teen his or her next gift.
1. Olympus Stylus 760 Digital Camera
The great things about this camera are it looks cool (coming in funky metallic shades like pink and blue), it is around $200, and it takes great pictures. It has 26 shooting modes, including fun ones for teens like night shot, beach and snow. The 7.1-megapixel camera also features video shooting with sound.
2. Casio Elixim Credit Card-Sized Digital Camera
This camera meets the main criteria. It looks sleek and stylish, with an ultra compact size comparable to a credit card. It's also in a metallic silver-blue casing. Beyond that, this is a quality camera. It shoots 6 megapixels with anti-shake. Despite its compact size, it has a 3x optical zoom. It shoots video, so teens can capture and share moments with their friends. It can shoot at a speed up to 1/2,000th of a second.
3. Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital Elph Camera
One of the best features of this camera when it comes to teen-pleasing is the choice of several fun colors, including pink (called "precious rose") and "noble blue." This compact digital camera looks cool, and it also takes great photos. It features an impressive 7.4 megapixels and a 2.4x optical zoom. It can shoot high-quality video, at 60 frames per second which is about double what you typically find in basic digicams. Teens will also like the wireless controller.
