I'm partial to canons. My latest one is the A3100IS, a lot of my 365 has been done with it instead of my slr. I like it because it's small and light making it easy to carry everywhere. I don't like that it has no full user control (aperture priority or shutter priority). My husband bought it as a surprise for me last xmas since my previous P&S (also a canon A series) had a habit of chewing through a new set of batteries in 2 minutes.
Had I been picking the camera out I'd most likely gotten one that did have more manual control, though I have gotten used to the tricks you can do to 'force' it.
The best camera is the one you have with you all the time.
My DSLR's are Nikons but when it comes to "point and shoot" cameras I prefer Canons. I use a G9, which gives me manual control as well as all "auto". When I am shooting family functions indoors I actually prefer the G9 to my D300. I have also purchased two canon sd870's and one sd630 as gifts. Both great little cameras. Not as many functions as my G9 but my Mom and nieces love them. My first digital was a Nikon Coolpix 950 back in 1999. Great little camera with a great lens. It is a 2 mp camera but I have had 16"x20" photos printed that we perfectly clear. I also owned a Nikon s4 which was okay but not as good as the 950. I also owned a Pansonic Lumix (can't remember the model). I only kept it a couple of months. Hated it. It actually took pretty decent photos but I just hated using it. Canon's also do better at higher ISO's which gives them more flexibility.
I am also partial to Canon. Right now, it is a toss up between the S100 and G12. I need something that I can just stuff in my pocket and good during low light situations.
@edcarl I dont know if you are still looking for a camera but the Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS is a very good camera! I just got it a few days ago and its pretty good in low light! Plus its only like $150 on sale right now!
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Had I been picking the camera out I'd most likely gotten one that did have more manual control, though I have gotten used to the tricks you can do to 'force' it.
The best camera is the one you have with you all the time.
Have used mine quite a bit on my project.
I am also partial to Canon. Right now, it is a toss up between the S100 and G12. I need something that I can just stuff in my pocket and good during low light situations.
Hhhmm...decisions, decisions.....