I need to buy a new digital camera, which brand best and what type?

I like the canon a570

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions

Canon is a great brand for a digital camera's

I have had good results with Olyumpus and Nikon. For snapshots, I would suggest a camera with at least 5.0 megapixels, 6X zoom, and check to see what additional costs you will incur for replacement batteries and memory cards.

Buying camera depends on your requirements and your skill level. If you are novice you go for point and shoot cameras. Sony DSC series is quite good.

Consider the Sony CyberShot DSC-W55
also Canon PowerShot A630 and
Canon PowerShot A570.
Check Website dpreview.com for reviews and prices.