Canon PowerShot A1200 (Silver)

Pros: Viewfinder
Live and Program modes
AA batteries
Effects found on higher end cameras
Great for macro shots
HD quality video recording capability
28mm wide angle
Very affordable

Cons: Grainy pictures on low light scenes
Noise evident above 200ISO
No AV cable included

Summary: This is the kind of camera you stash in a glove compartment or in the pocket of your backpack, ready for a spontaneous scene that's better preserved by a camera than a camphone. It's cheap enough for you not to cry if it breaks and it takes great pictures even if you care less about composition, lighting or angles. Don't dream that it can beat even a budget DSLR when it comes to resolution, contrast or depth of field, but it gives you enough control to tweak your settings that can make your pictures look like it was done by a pro. As it is, it's a great budget camera you will not regret buying.