WHat kind is the best  

Hi, I guess we are about the same level. For me, I prefer having a videocam than a digicam. And talking about videocam, I swear by Sony.. :)

Hi, indigo2385,
I think when you buy a new DC, you should ask yourself the following questions:
what kind of function you want/need?
how wide the lens you want/need?
do you need the tele?
does size matter?
does weight matter?
about the price?
After you answered the above questions, you may know which one you're looking for.

Happy myLotting !!

Wow... surely you have tried every digital camera that been out in the market. Surely you already distinguished the pros and cons of each camera. All of the cameras you mention have strength compared to another, and these are their selling factors in the market. You must see all the aspect as the resolution, battery life, usage, lens zoom, portability, mobility, weight, size, and many more others. If your looking for a better quality compared to the digicams you've mention then you need to step on the next level an buy a pro DSLR for a better looking professional picture.