Decent digicam for around $200?

[Ime]

I don't know jack about digital camera's, but I'm looking to surprise my wife with one for her b-day. Anyone have any suggestions? I'd like to spend around $200.

 

[Kelvrick]

Get her one of those small ones from Sony or Canon. Around 200 bucks, decent picture, and "cute."

 

[Anubis]

Canon A70 is close to that, mabye a lil more but worth it

 

[minendo]

http://canontalk.gottadeal.com/

Quite a few listed there that will fit your budget.

 

[RossMAN]

If you can increase your budget a little. Amazon.com is offering a FREE $50 GC with a $250 purchase.

Two things to remember:
1) Avoid HP and Kodak.
2) Don't go cheap, get something with at least 3x optical zoom (which is better than "digital zoom").

My two choices would be:
Canon PowerShot A70
or
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70

for under $200.