How Digital Cameras Work

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Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera

8.29 Megapixel, Ultra-Compact Camera, 2.5 in. LCD Screen, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, CCD Sensor, Built-In Flash, Supported ...

$120 - $169
Polaroid a520M Digital Camera

5 Megapixel, Compact Camera, 2 in. LCD Screen, 4x Digital Zoom, CMOS Sensor, Built-In Flash, Supported Memory: Built-in, SD Card, ...

$28 - $77
Nikon COOLPIX L10 Digital Camera

5.05 Megapixel, Compact Camera, 2 in. LCD Screen, 3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, CCD Sensor, Built-In Flash, Supported Memory: ...

$110 - $199