Re: canon g7
Try the Ixus series FF. They have the same sensor for the pics. The G7 is basically this expensive because of the 6x zoom and the DSLR like manual functions. If you dont think you will be using them, go for the latest Ixus series. Awesome allround camera's will almost perfect pcitures under almost all circumstances ( Do I sound like a salesman now? :D ) the G7 is kinda bulky
too.