I have used Nikons and really like them. Right now they have Nikon Cool pixes in 3.2 mp, 4mp, 5 mp and sometimes even 6 mp for $200 or less at WalMart, Circuit City, Target and Best Buy (watch for sales although sometimes you don't even need that). They are nice small cameras and I have had no problem with them at all. For 4 x 6 pictures 3.2 mp is all you need. Most cameras in the lesser price ranges have a 3X optical zoom. The one many on this site are now using, the Canon IS 2S has a 12x optical zoom. Which means you can be quite away aways and get a good closer picture. That is my dilemma right now, my Nikon Coolpix 3200 takes great pictures but I would really like that zoom. But then you have a larger camera and I like small pocket size cameras. And to be honest I don't need to spend the money it would cost to get the higher zoom. Which does not mean I won't give in to my impulse though. Hope this helps.