Best New Cameras By Manufacturer

Canon has created a niche for itself on both ends of the camera market, with cameras that represent a good value for beginning photographers and with strong DSLR models.

These cameras have been released in the past 12 months, and they represent the best new cameras from Nikon, both in its Coolpix point and shoot camera lineup and in its DSLR lineup.

Olympus has an great mix of compact PEN DSLR cameras, stylish point and shoot cameras, and "tough" cameras in its digital camera lineup.

Panasonic has created a stylish line of point and shoot and DSLR digital cameras with its Lumix family.