[kirstie_s]

im planning on purchasing a digital camera, but since im a total noob at anything involving cameras, im wondering which one should i get.
and this is where you smart awesome genius camera soompi people come into play!
..so...whats a good camera to get? any suggestions? right now im looking at the powershot sd770 is, but not completely sold on it
and ive been only looking at canons so far but other brands are fine :]

just a few specific requirements:
- none of those 'professional looking' bulky caameras.
- not too expensive, $300 max
- decent megapixel, no lower than 7-8
- and user friendly

ahh sorry. just for everyday use. people/landscapes/everything. but i guess mainly people

--------------------------------------------

well i went to the store yesterdayyy. and ended up getting the sd1100is.
i havent done much with it though =X
and i find it more difficult to use than my cybershot >.<
but thankssss everyoneee
very much appreciateddd <33333

[vintageballad]

Can you be more specific regarding what you would like to do with the camera (as in just taking any kind of pictures like people/friends, etc, or landscapes and those kinds of things), and if you're big about megapixels?

The SD1100IS and SD870/IS are good, IMO.

[Tonyc402]

Canon is definately a camera Id recommend.

[x kisekiboshi]

I agree to the person who said Canon SD1100IS. Comes in different colors and has 8 megapixels, so it fits what you need. And it's perfect for taking pictures with friends and family because it's very user friendly and pictures come out great. I have the older model, the SD1000 and I love it to pieces.

[i-know]

i have to agree that Canon is one of the best.
my parents use SD870IS and it's good.

well, ive just bought SOny CyberSHot W55
not as good as Canon, but okay, i guess.
coz i just love the shape tho

[dot1q]

If large print is important to you, a Canon SD950 IS is great as well. It boasts 12.1 MP and has all the usual positives a Canon gives you. I've owned 6 Canon Point and Shoots and I've never been unsatisfied. Cost is slightly above $300. I own this camera.

If not, the SD870 IS (8 MP) is awesome due to its' wide angle lense. Ideal and more flexible for landscape/scenic shots. Don't worry about MP too much unless you plan to print on larger paper. Even with the largest of computer monitors, there is no difference of resolution quality on screen (in terms of MP) if it is 5 MP or 12 MP. The reslution of a 30 inch computer monitor or ANY HDTV is less than 5 MP, so if all you're planning to do is view it on your computer or a HDTV, you'll tell no difference between anything above 5 MP. Any differences are due to other factors such as quality of lense in the camera and obviously the photographer's skill. MP has nothing to do with quality of shots on screen (I say this because I don't think they even make cameras that are less than 5 MP) . Remember, it matters primarily for PRINT.