What is currently the best compact digital camera in terms of image quality?

[gazzalicious]

Some things to note:

- Preferably looking at a cost under or close enough to $250
- Must perform well in low light conditions
- Reasonably quick between shots
- More concerned about still image quality than video performance

After much research, I think I've narrowed it down to Fujifilm FinePix F200exr but am looking for any other suggestions by those who know much more than me

Hope it's ok to post this question here, apologies if I've picked the wrong section!

Cheers.

 

[The_Todd07]

I recently got myself one of these for my trip to Europe next year

http://lumix.panasonic.com.au/products/Lumix/Camera/DMC-FH20

So far I've been very happy with it. It retails for $300 (got it off my boss for $150 when his wife won it in a pokies jackpot) but I did see it on the net for as low as $200.

 

[gazzalicious]

Thanks TT07, that one looks good as well. How fast do you find it is between shots?

You must have been stoked to get that so cheap

Any more suggestions from others out there?

 

[The_Todd07]

Thanks TT07, that one looks good as well. How fast do you find it is between shots?

You must have been stoked to get that so cheap

Any more suggestions from others out there?

After searching on the net to find out how much it cost, I offered my boss $200 but as he had got it for free he wouldn't take more than $150. So yeah, I'm fairly pleased.

Just tested how quick it is between shots and its only about 3 seconds (old camera was about 5 seconds). Long enough so you can still have a look at your last shot but you don't feel like you're waiting forever for the camera to get it's shit together.