What is the best digital camera for high quality pictures?

You didn't give us a budget, so I'll just go for the sky as the limit.

To "start," a Canon 20D, 30D or Nikon D200 would probably suffice, but the 5D has better resolution. The Canon 1D is what I see many pro's using on press assignments. The Nikon D2X is at the same level as the Canon 5D and is an excellent choice. The full sized sensor in the 5D and 1D is considered an advantage by some, but there are times when the smaller sensor in the Nikons might be seen as an advantage if you like telephoto photography.

Either Nikon or Canon has an extensive range of lenses and other accessories that you will never outgrow. It's largely a matter of personal preference when you get into this price range, so get your hands on an example of each camera and see what you think.

Sony CyberShot 6.0 Mega Pixels

I started out with a Canon Rebel 35 mm camera and was pleased. However, I recently upgraded to the Canon Digital Rebel XT and was thrilled with the pictures it produces. I can't emphasis enough the importance of reading the camera's instruction booklet so you can make the settings on the camera you need to optimize your pics. After you get the settings right, you are as good as the professionals.

Sony cyber shot DSC-N2
gives u 10.1 megapixels

Canon should do

Anything that is 5MP or higher!

Whether it is 5 MP or 10 MP to get high quality photos, one should know the basics of photography. I suggest, you read some of photography magazines. Alternatively, you can join HP's online classes on photography. Visit their website for details. Regarding camera, I feel the higher the MP the higher the quality of the photos. Also try to take photos with good background without flash in day light. During night shooting you can set your camera to higher ISO to get good pictures. Try different ways yourself and learn more about photography. Try to know more about cameras visiting a camera shop displaying different models of various brands. Speak to the sales person to get more and more informatin regarding the features of cameras. Suggest try Canon, NIkon, Kodak etc.

Something that is 5MP or greater. I'd go to BestBuy and look around. They seem to have all the good qaulity cameras at a good price. Good Luck!

I have always loved Canon. But my opinion--if you want a high quality camera, buy it from a company who specializes in cameras--like Canon or Olympus. Not a company who does a variety of electronics.

Thats easy: The Hasselblad H3D

39 Megapixels and a Retail price of $29,000. No Lie.

Depends on what you're shooting and what you define as 'high quality'. I have a Canon S1-IS and it takes awesome pictures, but I don't need to enlarge to more than an 8x10. There's a newer version of the same camera that has more features and makes a bigger picture.
Remember that more megapixels doesn't mean better picture. Just means the ability to make bigger pictures. The lens and sensor are what it boils down to, and Nikon and Canon are top of the market, for the non-professional. There are a few others, but those two are a pretty sure-fire bet.
If you want a lot of photography options, go with the aforementioned line, like mine. If you want a great point-and shoot, Nikon has some fantastic ones.
Another note: Nikon is exceptional for scenery and vivid colors, Canon does awesome skin colors. Both are great, though :)
Happy shooting!