Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optic

Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optic
Improved low-light image performance, plus a Low Light scene mode for ISO settings up to 12,800

This camera easily fits in any pocket, but I'm pretty sure that pocket lint and dust is what did in my last compact camera. The Canon compact leather case for the S90 mounts on your belt and offers light protection away from keys and pocket lint. The body is comparable in size to Canon elphs. My SD800 elph is 1/2in shorter, but the height and thickness is identical (not counting the lens ring, which makes the overall thickness of the S90 slightly thicker). I posted comparison pics between the SD800 and the S90 in the gallery. The rear display is really sharp and is viewable outdoors. I haven't bought a new camera in over three years and the display blew me away compared to my other cameras. I really can't compare the display to newer cams. Simply judging by the way it feels in the hand, the build quality is just average. The only real performance weakness is continuous shooting. Continuous shooting is really really slow. If you want a compact and think you'll ever want to photograph dimly lit subjects without a flash, this is THE camera to own. The price is 40% higher, but it takes in 300% more light. Unless you're shooting a lot of action, this cam is probably a better choice for people considering consumer-level SLRs like the Canon rebel line.