As we rocket-jump to 2008, we can't help but look back at all the great things that happened in 2007. Superzooms got a lot more 'super' with 15-18x optical zoom levels, camera interfaces got a lot more intuitive, and compact cameras slowly but steadily started to fade away from the market... only to be replaced by the sleeker and sexier ultra-compact slim cameras.
Yep, it was a good year for digital photography. But out of the huge number of cameras we tested, there were a few that left a lasting impression – as the most memorable cameras of the past year. So here's a list of five such cameras that were good enough to stand apart as our favorite 2007 releases.
Canon Powershot A570IS
Canon was pretty cold with its compact cameras this year; the focus (pardon the pun) seems to have been on the ultra-compact Digital IXUS series instead. Well, who are we to complain as long as they don't compromise on the performance? Smart and comfortably designed, with a host of manual features, the A570IS proved a great general purpose camera. Great overall image quality is what endeared it to us, and a good optical image stabilization system only added to the flavor. Check out our complete review of the A570IS for details.
| Dimensions | 91 x 64 x 43 mm |
| Weight | 215g |
| Type | Compact |
| Connectivity | Pict-Bridge/USB/Composite |
| Storage | SD/SDHC card |
| Battery Type | 2 x AA |
| LCD Type | 2.5", 115,000 pixels |
| View Finder | Optical |
| Sensor | CCD |
| Effective Pixels | 7.1 Megapixel |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
| Shutter Speed | 15-1/2000 sec |
| Aperture | F2.6 - F5.5 |
| Format | JPEG |
| Scene Modes | Snow, Beach, Macro, Indoor, Foliage, Aquarium, Fireworks, Kids & pets, Portrait mode |
| White Balance | 5 positions plus manual |
| Flash | Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye, Slow Sync) |
| Self Timer | 2-10 secs |
| Video Resolution | 640x480 @ 30fps |
Video Format | AVI |
| Sound | Yes |
| MRP | Rs 13,000 |
You have forgot the Sony H7 and H9 models. H7 is a master camera compared to fuji. A full charge will last for 200 plus shots with flash. Its 8.1 MP, 15X optical zoom! I feel this one is a great cam! 
