Which digital camera is best value?

i would only be using a camera for personal use and would need nothing fancy so what would i need to look for in a digital camera to get the best quality apart from the amount of pixels

Find a brand & model that has what you want, then check out what others say (www.digitalcamera.com) Look out for fragile LCDs, power issues and jamming zooms. Don't be fooled into thinking large zoom numbers will get you better pictures, they don't. Get at least 4 megapixel, 3-4x zoom, SD memory, replaceable batteries (NICADS or NIHM a must), I recomend Kodak or Canon for more bang for the buck and dependability. Sony is good, but uses memory sticks, not SD memory. You can get a Kodak C330 for under $90 online, or $130 at WalMart gives you 90 days to try it out. Sony S600 ??????????????????

Best shutter lag !!!!!!!!!! Seriously try out the 'Panasonic DMC-FZ5, ( LUMIX )

I have one, its great value for money & very well rated. Sony**************************... Olympus mju 600

Easy to use, excellent photos and the supporting software is brilliant. any brand will do.. think about the price.. as long as the resolution is good, you will not regret.. check for 7 or higher megapixels.. a free one. Put it on your xmas list and see what you get My Sony Cybershot DSC 200 is just superb, with 7 megapixels and everything you could need, except maybe the optical viewfinder, which is a bit small. There are examples of shots I've taken on my blog. It's the best camera I've owned, and I used to be a professional photographer using Nikons, Hasselblads and Bronicas etc. 1.5-2million pixels is ample for 4x7 5x8 photos i bought a Nikon 2100 for my wife fantastic camera with an excellent view finder and screen, it has been the envy of some friends who have 6-7million pixel cameras whose screens are not half as clear...