There was a time when Canon's PowerShot line was the obvious choice for anyone who wanted manual control in a compact camera. However, as manufacturers have abandoned the budget end of the market, too many capable alternatives have surfaced for this to remain the case.
Responsive touchscreen; Pleasing JPEGS straight out of the camera; Sound AF system with effective focus tracking
Lack of built-in viewfinder may discourage some people; Soft results at wider focal lengths; Video capture limited to full HD