What would be the best digital compact camera for my gf's birthday?

Question

I know she like Sony DSCT300R very much because of it's beautiful red colour, screen touch and nice design. However, I am a fan of Canon simply because Canon delivers more beautiful photos and cheaper than Sony.

I have considered to get IXUS 80 IS but this one is only 8 Megapixels. If it was at least 10 Megapixels, I definitely had bought it already.

Please help me to find a Canon camera to beat Sony DSCT300R and of course it is still girlish style.

Many thanks for your expert knowledge!

Answer 1

Though you may know the difference between the Sony and Canon prints, she probably won't notice or care.  It's not like the Sony takes garbage photos, or the difference between the 2 so great that you'd know it unless you put the prints next to each other and examined them...and even then most wouldn't be able to tell the difference.  Get her the camera she wants.  

Answer 2

IXUS 80 IS or SD1100 IS is a good choice.  You won't see any difference on a 4x6 or 5x7 between a 8 megapixels and 10 megapixels image.

Answer 3

Any Canon Powershot SD series camera has a major advantage over the Sony DSCT300R because the latter lacks an optical viewfinder.  The LCD screen is totally useless when faced with noontime overhead sunlight which blinds the LCD screen.

Good luck!