Recommend a Digital Camera for the GF.

[PHATSPEED7x]

The girlfriend wants a new digital camera. She would like a nice slim, compact one that she can put in her purse, and keep it with her. She would also like to keep the price below $150. I know that kinda limits options, so that's why I'm asking for your help.

[PHATSPEED7x]

I'm thinking the Nikon S220 would work. Any thoughts?

[JamesV]

Well just looking it seems that Panasonic has two in that price range with good marks.
Lumix DMC-FS5
Lumix DMC-LZ8

Then again a Canon so if she has any questions it should be easy since you also have a Canon.
PowerShot SD1100 IS
Or a little bigger.
PowerShot A590 IS

James

[PHATSPEED7x]

She really likes the PowerShot SD1200 IS in orange. Think we'll be picking up one of these before summer comes.

[byjamesderuvoDHQ]

Canon's are great and the SD1200 IS enjoys and upgraded processor which makes the face detection and image stabilization improved. Frankly, I don't really care about the color, but the innards make for a good entry level camera. I'd go there.

[PHATSPEED7x]

She changed her mind and bought the PowerShot SX110IS in silver.

[p.instructor]

P.Instructor is here to help!!!!!!!

I recommend you Fuji FinePix Z20fd because it suitable for your GF which has a good design and different colors that she could put it in her pure. You could find this camera in different stores within your budget.

Specifications

10 Megapixels
3x Optical Zoom/5.7x Digital Zoom
Face Detection (with Red-eye removal), High-speed shooting, Best framing
Picture Stabilization
MPEG4 Movie Mode with mono sound
256-zones metering with Programmed AutoExposure