Looking for a good ultra-compact

[teraflame]

Budget

Under $230

Size

Ultra-compact

Features

At least 6 megapixels would do. Zoom won't matter. I would like the best possible image quality.

Some manual controls would be nice but I won't expect it for this type of camera.

General Usage

I'll be using this to take quick photos of things that catch my eye pretty much. I like to draw so most of the photos I'll take would be used as references(everything from people to landscapes), textures, etc. I'll be mostly outdoors though I'd like to take good pictures indoors as well such as in a classroom. Won't be printing at all.

My past cameras were all Canons, I like the interface although I'm open to any other brand. Image stabilization seems like a must.

[SpecialK]

Here's an idea...

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...sd1100-review/

[AndyfromVA]

Canon SD1100IS or SD770IS. The SD770IS has 2 more megapixels and a larger sensor. The SD770IS also has a slightly wider angle lens. They each have 3x optical zoom. They each have viewfinders.

[KCook]

If you were open to brands beyond Canon, and will not make the purchase for a month or two, then there are several new camers for this Fall that should be of interest. Here is a link to a list of these new models -

http://www.dcresource.com/news/index...e=2008-08&cat=

Kelly Cook

[teraflame]

Hmm, if I'm going a little bigger, would the Panasonic TZ5 be the best value? I see that its down to $230.

[KCook]

The TZ5 is kind of a luv-or-hate-it deal. Some fans crown it as the ultimate. Some have been very disappointed with it for indoors shooting. So just buy from a store that makes returns easy. Canon SX110 has as much zoom, plus manual control, but not the wide angle spec.

Kelly