<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by birdstrike:
I'll second the S200. I just bought one a couple of weeks ago. The form factor, zoom, and metal case made it the camera of choice for me, even though it is 2.1mp.
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I have the Canon S300 (now the S330 with some enhancements). I love my camera for the reasons stated above. Also it has a cable which allows you to play back your pictures and/or video on a TV set.
Downside to the S300 however is that the battery life is not that great. Admitedly I usually use the LCD viewfinder (thus sucking up power) but my understanding is that other cameras have better battery life. Also, low-light and flash situations could be better. I understand at least the power issue has been improved with the S330. It does use a proprietary battery, so make sure you have the correct adapter to use with the charger while you're overseas.