Suggestions for a good digital camera?

What are some suggestions for good new digital cameras?
I'd prefer atleast 6 or 7 megapixels, and around 5X optical zoom. The compact kind would be best. Any ideas?

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras and learn as much as they can from the internet.
Go to the store and hold them and try them to see what they feel like and how they take 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

I know you want a compact one but the Nikon D40 is definitely the best, it is not too big and takes amazing pictures, and you can do so many great things with it

just so u know megapixels do not make a picture clear its the type of camera that u get an expensive camera most of the time has better quality but if i were u i would check out www.nextag.com to compare camera prices and also try to get a big brand name like olympus nikon of hp also the nikon coolpix is very very good and cheap that is a very good bet hope u get a good camera

The Sept. 2007 issue of Shutterbug magazine has a review of five 10 megapixel digicams. You can also access it at shutterbug.com. Another useful site is steves-digicams.com.

http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6501_7-0.ht...

So I entered your minimum specs and I know that the canon A570 IS and A710 IS are the best of the bunch. There's a new A720 IS coming out in october so you might want to wait for it.

A camera being phased out which gives excellent 8X10 prints would be the Fujifilm FinePix S5200. 5 megapixels, 10X optical zoom. Check Website dpreview.com for reviews of it. Above average battery life, 1 second delay between shots, has image stabilizer.

Go for Canon Digital Ixus 850is.

7.1 mega pixel CCD
2.5"LCD Display
Wide-angled Lens

It's only selling at $649 at Audio House.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Di...