Need a new digital camera, halp

[Con]

so I have a ~$150 budget, and I'd like to get a new digital camera. I don't know much about what to look for except I would like the best bang for the buck, and manual controls are preferable. Sharpness and detail is also a big plus. Maybe some of you photographer guys can recommend something?

[TheGhost]

Was considering this one for my gf:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120256

[Con]

I like, open to alternatives though.

[Zeph]

You can pretty much only afford a point and click with that. They're all pretty much the same along the guideline of the higher the price the slightly better the sensor that takes the picture.

[Atty]

Whatever you get, review highly. Most good review sites will give you pictures of various method's of use, so you can see if it will work for your desired needs.

[Amit]

I dunno if it's just me, but I find Sony cameras extremely easy to use over others. I find that I spend more time looking for the function I want on a Canon camera as opposed to a Sony camera, but that's just me. I've heard great things about the PowerShot A590 and I see that Newegg has good reviews for it.

Um...notice how only mods have posted in this thread until me?

[Con]

I went with the A590 IS Ghostie suggested. Very naiiice.

[TheGhost]

Oh you got it? Let me know about it. Should I pick one up?

[Con]

I love it <3 great quality pics, lots of manual features, nice macro, and the video was way better than I expected.

[Terin]

I was going to suggest this but I came too late. I got it for about $10 cheaper, and I love it. But oh well. That seems like a good camera, with a lot more power to it.