Few selections here.

[Exciting700]

Hi, I've the Canon digital Ixus series in mind (mainly the Ixus 50 and 700i)

However I'm also looking at a few others like the Nikon Coolpix S1 & S2, Fujifilm FinePix Z1 with scratch proof LCD panel, and finally the Casio Exilim EX-Z750.

All these mentioned are card sized digital cameras with powerful imaging capability as well.

So it's a hard choice for me here currently.

I have 500 USD to spend on a phone or camera, I decided to spend this money on a digital camera since it will benefit me more and besides that, it's a professional equipment where I can fully use it to demonstrate my creative and photographic talents.

I think it's more value for money anyway, to spend on a good digital camera that would be capable of serving me well for a long time.

Here are some pictures of the various digital cams>>>
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/39086642/sc001.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/coolpixs2_b.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/39086621/sc001.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/39086622/sc001.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/39086620/sc003.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/39086620/sc002.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/39086620/sc001.jpg

[Crossblade]

Well use it to demonstrate my creative and photographic talents. .... better get LARGE camera but with manual control over the shutter speed and the aperture. Some camera with Shutter and Aperture priority and full manual ... :)

From the cameras you've mentioned I most like Nikon S2/S1 and Fuji Z1 :spy:

[Mweb]

my compact Samsung V6 has full manual control (including focus)!! its not pretty but spec is unbeatable!

[Exciting700]

Hi, thanks for the suggestions, I still can't find a review for the Nikon Coolpix S2 and Fijifilm Finepix Z1. I've just read a review of the Ixus 700i, 50, Exilim EX-Z750 and Z57, they are great cameras and very hard to compare!