[deftoned]

I bought a 7.2MP Sony Cybershot at the beginning of the year and I've got no complaints. It ticked my boxes, which seem to be close to yours... small, alright zoom, inexpensive, easy to use. Takes reasonably decent photos when you need it too (although it'll never be a great camera, but it does the job). I'd recommend them (just not the very base model one with the AA batteries etc...)