Im looking to buy a 6MP digital camera between $200-300 with a sleek, compact design. Any suggestions?

Sony DSC-W7 7.2 Megapixel Cybershot Digital Camera. It's 7.2 megapixel not 6; however, it has a Carl Zeiss Lens (top maker of camera lenses) and it has a 2.5" LCD Monitor. We purchased a few of these at work, and you cannot beat it. It should not cost you over $299.00. If you are a patient and smart shopper, you can get a really good deal on it.

Ebay

olympus sp-500, try on ebay

I would go for CANON Powershot Series. (SD400 and SD450) are very nice, and shoudl be in your price range. Both are of them are very FAST!
http://www.powershot.com