Canon PowerShot SD990 (aka IXUS 980) IS features 14.7 megapixels CCD sensor, 3.7x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 36-133mm) with Image Stabilizer, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, Quick mode to minimize shutter lag, Intelligent contrast detection, Face detection, ISO 80-1600, and a 2.5-inch TFT pure-color LCD. The camera measures 3.81 x 2.45 x 1.10 in./96.7 x 62.2 x 27.9mm and weighs Approx. 5.64 oz./160g available in black & silver.

Review here.

I am resolved to have this as my point and shoot camera before Christmas. God-willing (as long as I don’t shop), I’d have this!  I’d want one in black.  It’s currently around 350USD if I buy it in the US – let’s see if I can have an aunt buy one for me

I heard a lot of nice reviews about the Panasonic LX3 too. Let’s see who will win once I have the money!