Unwilling to haul a heavy D-SLR? If you want a capable camera you can slip into your pocket, these are the top models we've tested.

Ask a photographer what type of camera will give you the best photos and they'll likely suggest a large Digital SLR—but for many casual shooters those cameras are just too bulky for day-to-day use. Thankfully, it is possible to find a camera that is capable of capturing the important moments in your life that you can slide into your pocket or a small nook in the corner of your bag. The models featured in this roundup run the gamut in both price and features—satisfying the needs of the occasional snapshooter and the demanding photo enthusiast alike. Entry-level shooters will appreciate the low cost, small size, and ease of use of the Canon PowerShot A2400 IS. If you're budget is a bit higher, our Editors' Choice for mid-range compacts is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150, and for even better imaging in a compact package, Canon's PowerShot S100 and Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 have both won that award for high-end compact cameras. If you're the outdoorsy type, you may want to invest in a camera that can survive the elements—our Editors' Choice rugged compact, the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS, is a top choice. And if you're a demanding photo enthusiast looking for a smaller camera to complement a D-SLR, but are unwilling to sacrifice control, consider a model like the Fujifilm X1. It's a bit bigger than your standard compact camera, but is capable of Raw shooting.
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