I have a Canon Powershot A95. It's a five megapixel camera, and I like it a lot. It takes great pictures, both macro shots (extreme close ups) and portriats. It has a flip out screen like a camcorder, so you can take shots from akward angles and still see what you're shooting, AND it takes regular AA batteries, so if they run down, it's just a matter of swinging by a gas station or quickie mart to pick up more. You can buy a waterproof case for it that will even let you use it underwater. And best of all, the camera only costs $300! That's a steal for a camera of this great quality.

Here's a front shot that shows the size:



Here's a back view of the camera showing the flip out screen. It swivels 180 degrees out from the base, and a full 270 degrees around its axis.



Here's an image of the waterproof case.



And here's a link to the review that I got some of the pictures from. It will tell you a lot more about the camera's capabilities.

Steve\'s Digicams A95 review