The subject line says it mostly but the angle is a little different (but Mod, please feel free to merge it or delete it as necessary). I unexpectedly have a couple of days in Sydney later this week and might just buy a camera so I can take a few snaps.

Now here's what I'm after: Something that also just happens to shoot VGA video and also has stabalisation in video mode (unlike my current Sony W7 which I've left at home this time ).

I'd like to go for a Canon if any meet these criteria as the automatic mode of Canon cameras just seems to work better for me (a matter of familiarity, understanding the limitations and knowing work arounds having spent much time with a couple of Digital Ixus aka Elph models).

Any recommendations will be much appreciated.