http://www.pricescan.com/digiphoto/08010100.asp try this one makes searching better, if you just want to take general picture then go for compact sized ones, you can step up your choice to a Digital SLR, Remember you need atleast 3X optical zoom, and i would go for 5 MP or grate, Sony is good nothing special, but the hassle is with its expensive memory sticks, i like cameras with SD cards, you can get 1GB SD card for less than 20 bucks