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Belinda

If you go for any of the well known camera brands I doubt you can go far wrong. Ref your budget, it might pay to be a little flexible if you can so you get the best one for you. Sometimes the cheaper cameras use disposable batteries but a tenner extra might get a rechargeable battery. My only issue with compact cameras these days is few of them have viewfinders. In very bright sunshine even the best lcd screens struggle to cope.

David

http://www.photoradar.com/reviews/buying-guides/top-10-best-digital-compacts-budget-compact-cameras?page=0%2C0 - Good website for reviews.

Spare rechargeable AA batteries are cheap to buy. A charger may be included with the camera but again cheap to buy. Spare SD memory cards are also cheap. Image stababliser is good to have [combats camera shake]. x4, x5 or bigger 'Optical' zoom is nice to have.

David mentions absence of a viewfinder on budget cameras, has your old Sony a viewfinder. If you haven't used a viewfinder then it may not be an issue for you.

I have a Canon Ixus 70  - which is really small and neat, and even in the case, happily fits into my 'smallish' handbag.  It will go in a pocket, and I think it takes great photographs.  It does have a viewfinder, but personally, I find I hardly use it as the screen quality is good enough in almost all weather conditions.  It's easy to use, and I'd certainly recommend the Canon range.

I have just treated myself to this from Argos. It is 14 mps and so far I am very pleased with it. Easy to use and small, slim and light. It takes lovely photos and the best bit is the amazing price.

Carol

Quote: Originally posted by nelmo on 16/7/2011

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....er..... possibly in the wrong sub-forum ?

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Belinda the Canon A1200 has an optical viewfinder.

Review; http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_A1200/

Prices: http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/29-2671300/Digital-Cameras/Canon-PowerShot-A1200-Black-Compare-Prices