Most budget compact cameras max out at a 3X or 4X optical zoom, but the Kodak EasyShare Z915 cranks that baby up to a 10X optical zoom. Granted, you don't get much on the wide-angle end (35mm), but this 10-megapixel model does feature optical image stabilization, an automatic mode that adjusts in-camera settings to optimize them for the shooting environment, and the ability to run on AA batteries. The Kodak EasyShare Z915 goes on sale in April for $200.