Pros: Functions, speed to focus, weight
Cons: Size
The bottom line: A great family camera that's easy to use.
We wanted to replace the SONY CyberShot 5 MP camera as my wife wasn't happy with the aperture speed and focusing. I looked at several cameras, and didn't want to have her using the old SLR with nothing but the viewfinder to frame her shots - our kids are a little to active to make that work well.

So, the options were, the $1500 SLR with LCD viewing, or the $349 Canon.... hmmm - I think the price difference speaks for itself - we aren't professional photographers.

She LOVES this camera, it's point and shoot works very well, the memory cards hold A LOT of pictures, it interfaces well with the PC, and she doesn't have to spend 15 hours reading the manual to learn how to use it.

I like it because it does allow for some manipulation - long exposure, multiple sport shot, timer for family pictures, mounting screw compatible with all tripods and mono-pods, macro function, auto or manual focus (for soft focus.)

We take a lot of family pictures, and this camera is rugged enough for our outdoor adventures, and sleek enough to take to the company Christmas party.

This has been a great alternative to the Sony, and wasn't a pocket book breaker.