My old Coolpix 3700 just die after serving me for 4 years . I'm looking to replace it with new DC with budget below RM1000. I'm actually very happy with the quality of the picture taken by Coolpix 3700. I'm normally take family picture with 2-3m pixels. I bought 3700 because I did my research base on picture taken on the same spot with difference DC. For the last few year my friends and relatives were using Olympus u-Series, Canon IXUS series, Panasonic Lumix, Casio Exlim series, Sony Slim Series and Kodak (can't remember the model). In few occasions we able to snap on the same spot and compared the picture taken in the PC. So far my conclusions are:
For the outdoor : Nikon Coolpix = sharpest and more natural (my pick)
Kodak = vivid and less natural but the blue sky from Kodak really stand out
Canon = good too
For the indoor : My pick is Canon

Please note my comparison was done with most the DC within RM700 to RM1200 price range.

Can anyone recommend me a DC comparable to my old Coolpix within RM1000 budget? My main concern is the outdoor picture quality: sharp & natural. DC size isn't an issue to me, anything the size of Coolpix 3700 will do.

maybe move to pro-sumer range ?

eg. canon s5is.

you want a compact digicam? Fujifilm

Canon has introduced a series of new cameras. A650IS is one of those which shall arrive to Malaysia early next month.

It has 1/1.8" sensor and 6x zoom with image stabilizer.

sorry to barge in, what's the expected price for the A650IS?