I got the Canon A560 in June and I LOVE it. At least 2 others on here use it as well.

You can go to the Canon web site and they let you pull up as many as 3 models to compare side by side. I did that when I had narrowed it down to 2 models; and I discovered that one needs FOUR AA batteries, while the other needed only TWO. I had not realized that before the side by side. So that should help you.

Also, dpreview.com is excellent when searching reviews for a new camera.