Best Camera for Pets and Kids

[janegaelr]

I need something inexpensive that will let me get shots of targets that have a tendency to move quickly. I occasionally photograph stationary things like flowers, but not often. I really need a camera that doesn't want to spend so much time composing a shot that all I get is an empty scene. I've missed so many good shots that it breaks my heart.

I've also thrown two Cannon Sureshots into the trash. My first one was several years ago and it lagged so badly getting shots that I pitched it. The last one was a couple of days ago. It decided to run though batteries to the point where I could get about 3 shots per battery charge. When it said there was no charge in a freshly charged battery my tester said was fine...into the trash it went.

There has to be something under $200 or so that can take decent photos of wiggly objects and not require a photographer to set.

Thanks in advance,
Jane