Article Summary:

Digital Photography Review has an informative article highlighting the 45 new compact cameras announced at CES 2010 (Consumer Electronics Show). All cameras range between 10 and 14 megapixels and of particular note are the wide-angle lenses present on many of the newly introduced cameras, and built-in GPS and compass on some of the higher-end cameras.

For new and seasoned photographers alike, compact cameras are an inexpensive way to dive into the world of digital underwater photography and start creating high quality underwater images.