Need advise on small compact cams with video

[Jibreel]

Peace all

What is the better small compact camera out there?
1- Smallest cam size possible
2- 4,5,7 MP (high res) possible
3- with video (NTSC/PAL) 640 X+ at 30 or 60 fps with size limit depending on size of disk.

Ive had my eyes on:
-Canon Ixus 50, i tried this today, seems fickle in dark situations with autofocus.
-Canon Digital Elf, powershot 500
-Pentax Optio X (great idea with screen that tilts)

Can anyone recomend a cam or know better then this list?

thank you

[PeteD]

Whenever someone asks for camera buying advice, there always seems to be a very restricted range of cameras suggested. I know there are good reasons for this, but I want to chip in with support for a "lesser" brand.

I considered all the options, and ended up buying a Ricoh Caplio RZ1. There are better and more recent models available in the range, but I am happy with the camera, and love the speed with which it is ready to start shooting, as I find my Minolta Z1 a bit sluggish. (In fact, I am so fed up with the start up delays that I went on to film SLRs, which I mainly use now.)

You seem fairly demanding with your video needs, so maybe you want sound too? Be careful, as some digicams do silent video, which you may find disappointing.

[gary_hendricks]

Check out this list of the top 10 ultracompact cameras (http://www.basic-digital-photography.com/top-10-ultracompact-digital-cameras.html) available in the market. :)

[Jibreel]

Check out this list of the top 10 ultracompact cameras (http://www.basic-digital-photography.com/top-10-ultracompact-digital-cameras.html) available in the market. :)

Peace and thank you

that was very helpfull guys

i just want the smallest cam with a tilt screen, 4+MP (good quality photos) disk limited full quality video and decent battery life.

i know its asking allot but its possible these days iguessed.