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Originally Posted by A@EPOCH
But for $350-400 your best option would be a Canon G-10 or 11 if you go for a bridge camera....
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Actually, I don't count the G10 or G11 as a bridge camera. They don't do the superzoom thing.
Those, I tend to put off in another category as the "serious" compacts, along with the Panasonic LX-3 (Leica D-Lux 4).
Also, the G10/G11 (yes, even used) is closer to $500, which is why I didn't mention it. But if the budget can stretch to $430, I'd say go with a
Canon Powershot S90. The S90 has the same sensor as the G11 (which means
iso 1600 looks usable), and a faster, albeit shorter, lens. Also comes with full honking manual controls and a nice control wheel around the lens. Compared to the G11, it's lacking a flip-out LCD and a flash hotshoe, but it's more compact and streamlined. A lot of folks who were thinking of going for a G11 are seriously considering the S90 instead.