Small digital camera

[DarkTXKnight]

Hi all, So the wife has given me a mission to find a small digital camera in the 100~200 dollar range that she can fit in her cute little purse. Id like something that doesnt require you to stand absolutely sstill to take a clear photo like our current camera. She wants it for 3 christmas parties tomorrow and this weekend. I thought I would come to the experts and see what my options are!!!!Any help is greatly appreciated.

*Edit: Oh yeah it has to be something thats available @ Best buy or Circuit city or some B&M * like that since I can't have it shipped here in time.

 

[jwkuipers]

I would go with a Canon SD200 or SD300. Very compact, large screen, and great quality pictures.

 

[AMCRambler]

Defnitely a Canon digital Eph although they are expensive. The Canon A520 is pretty small and will only run you $180 or so as well. The nice thing about the A520 is it uses double A batteries, so if your rechargables die, you can stop and pick up some non recahargables as a quick fix.

 

[DarkTXKnight]

I kinda like the idea about the A520... do you have one??? how small is it in size compared to the Elph series?? what about image stabalization??

 

[morkman100]

Best Buy has the Sony DSC-S40 4.1MPx for $135. Looks like a neat little camera with optical zoom. DPreview.com gave it a pretty nice review too.

Edited: I saw one of the hot deals sites has a thread about getting this camera for less. PM if you are interested.

 

[DarkTXKnight]

Thanks to all who made recommendations. Went and picked up the A520 last night after having the wife play around with both that one and the sony in the store. I think we both like the cannon a lot more and it met her cuteness test Thanks for everyone's help

 

[Imager]

The Casio Xm750 (think thats the model or close to it) is VERY good! Canon D550 would be my other vote.