You'vealways wanted the perfect camera to capture life's moments. Help is athand with this fairly short list of digicams across price points. Frombasic point and shoot models to advanced prosumer and DSLRs, you'llfind something here that catches your fancy.

1. Olympus FE-46 (Rs 6,500) - This lightweight camera from Olympus sports a crystal shell finishwhich gives it a premium look and feel. The 12MP camera comes with 5Xoptical zoom and digital image stabilization. The camera weighs a mere128g, uses 2x AA batteries and has a 2.7" LCD display It also hasShadow tracking, face detection, AF tracking and records videos in 640x 480 pixel resolution in 30FPS.

2. Canon A1100 IS (Rs 8,700) - The A1100 is one of the cheapest camera available to feature OpticalImage stabilizer. The camera shoots at 12MP resolution and has 4Xoptical zoom alongwith a 2.5" LCD display as well as an opticalviewfinder. The camera comes with Digic IV image processor and uses 2 XAA alkaline batteries. It also has face detection, motion detection andISO upto 1600! The camera records videos in 640 x 480 resolution at30FPS.

3. Sony Cybershot W230 (Rs 10,990) - The 2010 model from Sony features a 26mm wide Carl Zeiss lens and comeswith BIONZ image processor. The camera shoots images at a whooping 14MPresolution and also boasts of steadyshot with 4X optical zoom. It has 2.7" LCD display that acts as the viewfinder as well. It uses a Li-on battery and also records videos in 640 x 480 resolution at 30FPS.

4. Canon IXUS 100 IS (Rs 12,500) - The IXUS 100 is one of the sleekest cameras we got to review. Thislightweight camera shoots at 12MP resolution and comes with Digic IVprocessor as well. The highlight is that this little thing recordsvideos in 720p HD resolution at 30FPS. It has a 2.5" LCD viewfinder andalso features optical image stabilization coupled with 3X optical zoom.The camera also sports a mini HDMI connector for direct connection toflat panels. Read our review...

5. FujiFilm S1500(Rs 13,000) - This is the only prosumer camera available in this price range. This10MP camera has a ruggedized finish in a compact body. It boasts of 12Xoptical zoom as well as dual image stabilization. Furthermore, it goesupto 6400 ISO and uses 4 AA batteries for power. Videos are recorded in640 x 480 pixel resolution and the overall performance of the camera isvery good. Read our review...

6. Kodak EasyShare Z1015 (Rs 15,000) - Another outstanding performer, the Kodak Z1015 takes shots at 10MP andcomes with an all-glassh Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens. It has a28mm wide angel lens with 15X optical zoom. The camera also sports a 3"LCD viewfinder, optical image stabilizer and ISO upto 6400. The cameraalso records videos in 720p HD resolution and features a one touchshare button. Read our review...

7. Panasonic Lumix FZ35 (Rs 23,000k) - The FZ35 is an update to the much loved FZ 28. This prosumer cameracomes with 18X optical zoom and shoots images at 12MP resolution. Thecamera features a Lecia DC Vario Elmarit 27mm wide angel lens withPower Optical Image stabilization. It sports a 2.7" LCD viewfinder andrecords videos in 720p HD resolution. It features Panasonic's latestVenus Engine and shoots in RAW resolution as well.

8. Nikon D3000 (Rs 25,000) - The entry level DSLR from Nikon takes images at 10MP resolution , has aCCD sensor and comes bundled with an 18-55mm VR lens. It has an 11point AF system with multicam 1000 autofocus sensor, avtive D-lightingand a all new guide mode for easy learning. The camera boasts of anEXPEED image processor with high quality Nikkor lens and 3FPS continuosshooting coupled with Nikon integrated dust reduction system.

9. Canon EOS 500D (Rs 46,000) - The 500D is one of the best DSLR available today for an amateur as wellas professional. The camera takes shots at 15MP resolution and comeswith Digic IV processor. It has a precision 9 point AF system, ISOexpandable to 12,800, 4 metering modes and 8 white balancing modes. Itshoots at 3.4FPS and also records videos in 1920 x 1080 full HDresolution at 30FPS. The camera also sports a self cleaning sensor unitand a dust delete function. Read our review...

10. Canon EOS 7D (Rs 1,20,000) - The 7D strikes the perfect note for the professionals. Shooting at awhooping 18MP resolution, the 7D has a magnesium alloy body and ispowered by dual DIGIC IV processors. It features a live view mode, 8FPScontinuous shooting, 19point AF system, ISO upto 12,800 and dual axiselectronic level on LCD and viewfinder. It even records videos in 1920x 1080 full HD resolution and includes a self cleaning sensor unit aswell as a dust delete function.