Digital Cameras

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- Digital cameras, like the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000, were put through tough tests. The Olympus claims it's even shockproof up to five feet. Testers dropped it that distance a few times onto a concrete floor.

The tough 6000 still worked. Now we don't know how it would do in a lot of falls or harder falls. But, if you're clumsy you may want to consider it, says Elias Arias.

The Olympus is just one of 77 digital cameras Consumer Reports tested from subcompacts to compacts to superzooms and SLRs.

Some cameras now make it easier to wirelessly transfer photos or video directly to your computer. And there was another welcome finding.

"We were pleasantly surprised to find that several of these point- and-shoots did rather well in low light without a flash. And, that's not the case with most point and shoots," Elias says.

A child's birthday party is a classic challenge. Testers take photos of a standard test chart to help determine low-light capability without a flash. A computer analyzed the results.

When all the test were done, the Nikon Coolpix S-60 had the best low-light performance of point-and- shoots. It's subcompact so it's very portable and cost $200.

But if low-light shooting isn't a priority, consider the Canon Powershot A-590-I-S. It's compact so it offers longer battery life, and it's a best buy you can purchase online for $110.

The Sony Cyber Shot for $500 is also recommended because of its improved wireless capability which allows you to download pictures and video directly to your computer.