I THINK THESE TWO UNIT'S ARE THE MOST POPULAR UNITS ON THE MARKET (SOON TO BE ON THE MARKET) TODAY. IF WE COULD GET A HONEST OPINION ON THESE TWO WE WOULD APPRECIATE IT. I PERSONNALY THINK THE CANON IS A BETTER CAMERA ALL THE WAY AROUND, HOWEVER THE SONY IS A PRETTY COOL LOOKING PIECE OF ELECTRONICS. FOR AN AVERAGE FAMILY LOOKING TO PURCHASE A NEW 5 MP CAMERA JUST FOR AVERAGE EVERYDAY TYPE OF PICS (B-DAY - FAMILY FUN ETC..) WHAT WOULD YOU PIC. AND WHY. THANKS EVERYONE FOR THERE REPLY APPRECIATE IT.