I have been using a Nikon Coolpix 4300 for about 3 years. It's slow to start up, slow to focus, and slow to actually take a picture.

I would like to get a new P&S camera, but would like one that does all those things much faster. My wife and I take a lot of picutres of our son, and having a speedier camera has become a necessity. We would like to spend somewhere in the 300.00 range.

Any recommendations are appreciated.