What is the best digital camera for under $300? Im considering the Samsung S850, instead of an SLR camera...?

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 have the Canon PowerShot SD 550 with a 4 gig memory card. This camera rocks and I think it is under 300. With 4 gigs you can record around 35 minutes of video along with a ton of pics. Check these sites out. http://www4.shopping.com/xPC-Canon_Power...
and this one for more in-dept info. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Ca...
I hope this helps.

The Samsung s850 looks, and is a nice camera. It is one of the cheapest cameras to have manual mode. I like the way it looks overall.
Another choice you might look into is the Olympus Stylus 770 SW. Though, it is a little over your price range, at around $320, it is well worth it. It is nearly indestructible, and can take pictures underwater. Very nice.

try canon A640