What's the Best type of Digital Camera?

digital slr
the ones where you add lenses
pricey but well worth it

go cannon rebel xti or olympus e-500

the question is, what's the best type for YOU.
I'd argue that the best digital camera is the one you have with you, rather than sitting in a drawer at home.

That's why the compact cameras are so popular these days. they're small, and many have excellent image quality.

don't get a DSLR, which are bigger, heavier and more expensive, unless you really want that capability.

Dends on what you're going for.

In small ones will 3x zoom the Sony W-50, W55, W30, W10, Canon SD600, 650, 700, Kodak Z670 These are like $200

In medium size ones with low price the Kodak 653, 701, 733, 875, Canon A550, Fuji A500, Nikon L10, Nikon L6 These are $130 to $200

In medium size ones with big zoon the Canon Z710 $250

In large size large zoom the Kodak 710, 712, 612, Sony H2, Canon S3 $225 to $400

In expensive there is the Nikon D-40 and Canon XT with interchangble lenses. These are entry level professional. $600 to $700

The best value for the money under $200 is the Kodak C875.

The best value for the money under $260 is the Canon A710 or Kodak Z710

The best value under $160 is the C733, C701 bundle C653/633 from Kodak

Best value under $130 is the Kodak C653/633

Best value under $100 is the Fuji A500

The best camera for under $200 is the Canon A550

* Very good photo quality, noise levels low through ISO 400 (in good light)
* Well built for the price
* Very good performance
* LCD visible in low light
* Some manual controls
* AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing
* Good movie and continuous shooting modes
* Impressive software bundle
* Uses AA batteries; great battery life
* USB 2.0 High Speed support