What's a good basic point-and-shoot digital camera that's good for an amateur photographer looking to improve?

And something along the lines of no more than $ 300? I’m trying to get one for Christmas. I also want to be able to buy it from Target or some department store like that.
I’ve been into photography for about a year now and my ancient super crappy camera broke, so I’m looking for a better replacement. Any suggestions?

Answer by mcdbabygirl88
cannon is the best camera and its affordable. my dad works for them so i know they are the best.

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Answer by oink
try best buy..they are pretty excellent at helping you choose. try a cannon..excellent brand.

Answer by airbob61@verizon.net
If you wish to improve, you must learn the principles of composition and light manipulation by the use of f-stops and shutter speed.

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Answer by yeslek
nikon D300 really any nikon

Answer by Sar
persons huge black ones im sorry i dont know the name they take ten pictures per second

Answer by anonymous for a reason
nikon d3000 would be sufficient but it seems to me you are looking for a point and shoot mode even if it is hard to get sport pics with a point and shoot

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