Each of the following offers an excellent value for quality/features. I will keep this post updated with my current recommendations. If you are looking for specific features ask me on twitter @camerarec or send me an email and I would be happy to recommend something specific to your needs.
Super Budget
Panasonic Lumix LZ8K 8MP 5x Zoom
Lots of features, easy to operate and image quality is excellent.
Budget
Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10MP 3x Zoom
Canon Powershot reliability and quality is a small stylish camera
Mid Level
Panasonic Lumix ZS3 10MP 12x Zoom
Huge Zoom, HD video recording and excellent image quality in a form factor that slips into a pocket.
High end
Canon PowerShot S90IS 10MP 3.8x Zoom
Extremely high quality images with very little noise, even at higher ISOs, almost DSLR like quality. Genius control scheme lets you have as much or as little control over manual shooting.
Hope this helps and please let me know if you have any questions.
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- 8MP
- Face Detection, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector & quick AutoFocus
- Easy mode and Full Manual Control
A excellent camera at a very nice price. 5x zoom with optical image stabilization and intelligent ISO combine to give you blur-free photos. Face detection and scene selectors insure that the camera settings are are correctly matched to your subject(s). And finally a really nice wide-screen movie mode at 30fps, something you don't see in other cameras at this price. This camera has excellent reviews and if you use a set of good rechargeable batteries(see note below) you can get nearly 500 shots on a pair If you have someone that is trying to learn photography this camera is not a terrible place to start as it offers full manual control.
A solid performing camera at an excellent price.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8K 8MP
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