What kind of camera should i be looking for?

I'm going to Europe this year, and i'm looking to buy a new camera. My old digital camera pretty much sucks and takes bad photos, even when i change the settings around. I'm looking for a camera between $200-$400 that would take good scenery shots and have clear crisp photos.

edit: My uncle is a professional photographer, so i got him to look at it and try and change the settings for me because honestly, i dont know much about them. Even when he tried to make the settings better, it still takes crappy photos. Also, this is camera is pretty old too.

Go to shutterbug.com and read their review of five 10 mega pixel digicams. It was in the Sept. 2007 issue. You might also check steves-digicams.com for camera reviews.

Simply "changing settings around" without knowing exactly what you're doing is a recipe for failure. Its likely, IMO, that the "bad photos" are because you failed to study and understand your Owner's Manual. Before rushing out to buy a new camera spend some time with the Manual for the one you presently own. It might save you some money.

For a digital camera, get one that has the most megapixels and the best zoom lens you can find for the money. (Keep in mind, however, that a film camera is still king when it comes to action shots and image quality!)

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

You want a camera with image stabilization. If you are talking point & shoot, then it's best to not shoot for the highest megapixels unless......you are planning on printing LARGE pictures. The "necessity" for highest megapiels is baloney. If you have image stabilization & about 5 to 7 megapixels on a point and shoot, you got what you are looking for. The canon powershot A710IS is exceptional. I own 2 of them, and am completely satisfied with them. Do the research on that and all other point & shoots before you buy. Do not fall for the more megapixels the better sales pitch. (unless you are buying a dslr that is)

Sorry, but if you don't know how to drive, a new car won't help.