There are many quality digital cameras on the market today if you want a cheap digital camera under $200. These simple and satisfying point-and-shoot cameras have powerful megapixels that are capable of capturing stunning images with superb contrast and clarity.

Many people just want a simple and affordable camera that has good zoom power, takes a decent photo, and is compact so that they can just slip it in their pocket.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FH25K is a 16.1 Megapixel digital camera that features 8x optical zoom with a 28mm wide-angle lens. The image quality is amazing for a camera in this price range. Some people might be disappointed with its 16.1 megapixel resolution, as the images look somewhat softer than they would expect and do not have the wow factor of a 16.1 megapixel digital camera. But Panasonic is a reliable brand that provides good performance and photo quality for cameras in this class.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W530 is emerging as the ultimate compact camera with 14.1 Megapixel and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens. Sony has improved their entry level cameras and Cyber-Shot DSC-W530 is a good cheap digital camera for the casual user who wants something easy to operate and easy to carry. But don’t expect crisp and flawless image quality. It is adequate, however, if you just want something affordable that delivers good enough images. This camera is very lightweight and is ideal for happy quick snappers!

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS continues the trend of quality image in small packages. This 12.1 Megapixel digital camera with 4x optical zoom is one of the best compact digital cameras on the market. The boot-up time of the ELPH 100 HS is quick and the user interface is simple. It is surprisingly efficient in low light, but outdoor shots are more impressive than indoor shots. This pocket-size camera is the size of a deck of cards that a lady can carry in her purse. For a cheap digital camera, the Canon ELPH 100 HS is one of the winners.