Best Digital Cameras under 100$

Samsung S860 

Samsung S860 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

Amazon Price: $94.95 (as of 02/14/2011)

This S860 is also on the list of cameras under $100. It's an 8.1 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom and digital image stabilization. It also features a 2.4" LCD screen, face detection technology, 11 scene modes, and even allows you to resize or rotate images, fix red eye, adjust brightness, contrast and saturation levels, and manipulate color.

This camera will even allow you to shoot video at either 320x240 or 640x480 resolution, at 30 frames per second in AVI (MJPEG) format.

Fujifilm Finepix Z37 

Fujifilm Finepix Z37 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Purple)

Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 02/14/2011)

The Finepix Z37 is an affordable camera with a sleek, modern look. It has a 10 megapixel sensor, 3 x optical zoom, and a 2.7" LCD screen. It's great for users who want simplicity. It has a "blog mode" which allows users to automatically resize images and video for uploading to the internet and a scene recognition mode which allows the camera to automatically select one of 6 scene modes without the operator having to pre-select the mode. This provides the right exposure for a perfect shot each time.

Another reason this is among the best digital cameras under $100 is the face detection and red eye removal technology, the improved low light shooting capabilities with a higher ISO setting (1600), and VGA video capture at 30 frames per second with sound.

Canon Powershot A490 

Canon PowerShot A490 10.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD

Amazon Price: $69.00 (as of 02/14/2011)

One of the most affordable Canon cameras on the market, this A490 gives you a 10 megapixel sensor, 3.3x optical/4x digital zoom, an optical image stabilizer, and motion detection to give your photos clarity. It also features face detection technology, red eye correction, and 13 shooting modes with Smart Auto which can select the proper shooting mode for you. These modes allow you to get the right exposure and focus with the push of a button.

This camera has a 2.5" LCD that helps to frame your shots and ISO settings from 400 to 3200 for better low light shots; especially when using the low light shooting mode. Users can also record standard definition video (640x480) at 30fps. This camera operates off of two AA batteries.