OK, I don't like this thread because I just realized my camera is lost WITH MY DAUGHTER'S PROM PHOTOS IN IT!
It's a Sony Cybershot 8.1 ( I think, I was gonna check the megapixels when I realized it's missing)
I like that it's affordable, small, and can be point-and-shoot, manual setting, and has other presettings.
I don't like the delay between pushing the button and when the photo is taken. I have to anticipate to get the shot I want which is hard since I'm mostly taking photos of my kids.
I don't know enough about other cameras to know what else I'd rather have. JSomething that takes the photo immediately but is as easy to use as my Sony would thrill me.
Off to search for the camera...