For my 2p worth. I have been using a Canon Digital Ixus V (Elph in the USA) for 2 years now and had a non V Ixus previously. They are very small, very stylish, built out of Titanium-Tungsten-Molybdenum-Steel or something similar and despite being only 2.1 Megapixel ( I know - only 2.1!!) they produce absolutely superb images. Oh and pretty cheap in comparison. Cheers Rossi