Help choosing a camera

[barich16cmu]

I need just a basic ultra compact point and shoot camera. My only requirements are:

$300 or less
8 MP or more
3x optical zoom or more
Lithium Ion battery
Optical viewfinder (the hardest requirement to meet)
Good flash because it will be mostly used in low light settings.


What are my best options? Im open to all brands of cameras.

 

[adolan20]

I like the Canon Powershot SD870 IS, it doesn't have the viewfinder but I have found that the image quality is great. It looks cool too . Here is a review of it: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SD870IS/SD870ISA.HTM


Under $300 too!