Need helping buying a new digital camera?

My old camera gives me the worst pictures I've ever seen. Could someone reccomend what the best brand of cameras are to buy, and maybe a specific model if you know of one. What I'm basically looking for is one that isn't so bulky like my other one and could fit in your pocket, and takes great pictures that are easy to upload to my computer.

Pocket sized and top quality... Please look at the new Canon Powershot SD850-IS. This is a very versatile camera that will not get in your way as you travel. It has a nice workable zoom range that will take you from broad scenics to decent telephoto views. Look at some sample images from the reviews on the SD700-IS to get the idea what this lens will cover. It has image stabilization, which really works. It is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket. It has a rechargeable battery that is good for 200-250 shots, depending on how much zooming and viewing you do or on how many shots use the flash. A spare battery is 1戮"x1录"x录" and the charger is barely twice that size, so carrying the spare is easy and packing the charger is easy. It has an optical viewfinder which can be useful when the sun is too bright to see the image on your LCD monitor. I could go on, but you can read some reviews and see what the pro's say.

SD850-IS (IXUS 950 IS) Preview: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/070507...
- See also: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/...
- See also: http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/defau...
User reviews: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-...
See also: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_revi...

If you know how to read these charts, you can also go here and see what the changes are.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_...
Click on "Read Owner Opinions," which are mini-reviews by buyers. You can also read the full review on the SD700-IS by clicking on that option.

The upgrades for the SD850-IS are:
Canon Digic III image processor instead of Digic II
8 MP instead of 6 MP
Maximum ISO 1600 instead of ISO 800
Accepts up to 4 GB memory card instead of 2 GB
LCD monitor has better image
Face detection

I listed these in the order of importance, in my opinion. The first two are the ones that really count the most and the rest are just gravy.

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

I would DEFINATLY get a CANON camera. They are the best. My wife and I love ours and Im sure you will love it to.

look at canon ixus

GO to circuit city and look at the Sony dscw80 its 7.1 or 7.2 mega pix is about the best one for the money..its about $250.00 but its worth it..great camera..hope this helps

Check out Canon, Nikon, Casio, Samsung and Pentax are good starts.

Look for a camera that uses SD memory cards and has Image Stabilization (SI)

Even though I personally own this ultra compact camera, I would still like to highly recommend the purchase of a Nikon Coolpix L10 for the following reasons:

1. Besides taking well-exposed hi-quality 5 megapixel pictures, it uses a standard set of rechargeable double AA batteries which last a very long time - 300 shots per set of rechargeables;
2. Has a 3x optical zoom;
3. The flash setting for "red-eye" correction is on the navigator wheel and not within a submenu;
4. It's very small and light;
5. Uses inexpensive SD memory cards;
6. The digital video feature takes wonderful "sound" videos which are noise free. It records the piano very well with it's built-in microphone;
7. It comes with a USB 2.0 transfer cable which you connect to your USB computer port;
8. Has tripod mount on bottom of camera;
9. And the price is a mere $119 [sold at Samy's Camera - www.samys.com, and Staples.com; $99 at amazon.com]

Review(s) can be found at www.amazon.com [Query: "Nikon Coolpix L10" along with pictures provided by satisfied purchasers.]

Good luck!