Many photographers agree that digital cameras are now producing photographs of outstanding quality even cheap digital cameras can fulfil most family photo needs. In certain situations it may be possible to take a good enough of a quality of a picture with a cheaper camera if it is what a particular publisher or editor wants. A cheap digital camera is a great second camera, or spare to keep in your car, or boat, or to take advantage of some other unexpected photo opportunity. Cheap digital cameras also make a wonderful gift for young children and teens. So choosing a cheap digital camera and not spending more money on a model with unnecessary functions is the best idea.

List of the best digital cameras under $100

• Canon PowerShot A470 7MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom

 The Canon PowerShot A470 Digital Camera is a sleek and compact camera that is simple to use and well suited to the amateur photographer. It comes in four eye-catching colors that will get you noticed - gray, blue, red and orange. The Canon PowerShot A470 is got everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There is the 7.1-megapixel resolution, a 3.4x optical zoom lens, a large 2.5-inch LCD and a full range of performance features, including enhanced Face Detection technology and a DIGIC III Image Processor. Taking into account the cost of the Powershot A470, Canon have produced an excellent digital camera when it comes to picture quality.

• Fujifilm Finepix J10 8.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

The Fuji FinePix J10 provides powerful, easy to use features that fit into a pocket or handbag for instant accessibility. The J10 is an affordable digital camera that incorporates an 8.2 Megapixel CCD sensor, a 2.5" LCD and a 3x Fujinon optical zoom lens - all in a Compact body that is a 22 mm thick. The camera includes some features such as high ISO for shooting in low light, a movie mode that captures VGA or QVGA quality movie clips at 30 frames per second with sound, pre-programmed scene modes to provide top-quality photos in a wide-range of shooting conditions and a long-life rechargeable lithium battery for extended shooting times.

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

While the camera may be made for beginners, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 digital camera gives new photographers the opportunity to grow with program and manual modes to give users more creative control over their photos. With both a 32mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens and a 5x zoom, this is one camera that does it all. The 5x zoom is great for capturing dramatic shots of small or distant subjects. To provide digital photographers with added creative elements and performance, the LZ8 sports manual control over aperture and shutter speed. With its optically stabilised 5x zoom lens plus priority and manual exposure controls, the DMC-LZ8 is perfect for photography enthusiasts on a budget. The 8-megapixel Panasonic LZ8 is perfect for anyone who expects a digital camera that blends power, performance and quality, helping to maximize the digital photography experience.

• Samsung L100 8.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

The SAMSUNG L100 is packed with features like 3x optical zoom, digital image stabilization and face detection so your pictures come out looking amazing. The 8.2 mega pixel 1/2.5 high resolution CCD sensor allows for a high quality picture. Clear picture quality can be achieved even for super size images larger than A2. A robust mounted image processor enables rich gradation, fast and clear high quality picture processing.