What are some good cameras for non-professional use?

I was told about the Canon Powershot s110 because it was inexpensive. But I'm not really sure it'll be of good quality. The only reason why I thought that is because of the size. But like it doesn't matter as long as the quality is good for nonprofessional pictures and videos for vlogging. I like the Nikon d5100 because of the size. It's just more appealing and just seems like its of better quality. But I could be wrong. Like I said I'm looking for something (anything) inexpensive (below $300) but takes quality shots.
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You can't go wrong with a factory refurbished -- I love my refurbished PowerShot S5 it is my back-up camera as it runs on 4 AA batteries, no need to worry about recharging, just pop in 4 new ones available everywhere. I like the S5 - has electronic viewfinder and LCD viewing screen and a reasonable zoom. If you can find one, buy one. Otherwise why not Canon SX50HS $386.99 refurbished by Canon or SX40HS $343.99. All are stabilized, that helps prevent camera movement blur. Check out this web site

http://shop.usa.canon.com/...l-cameras#

There's not a camera in existence that takes good quality shots, no matter what it costs! You can place a $50,000 Hasselblad camera on the shelf, and it will not take good quality photos. What DOES take good quality photos? The photographer. That may seem like an obvious statement, but far too many people now seem to lose grasp of that fact. Either of those cameras has the CAPABILITY to take good photos, but neither will do any better than your skill level and the effort you put into learning to use the camera properly.

Get whichever you like best. It just really does not matter. Whatever camera you get, spend plenty of time READING AND STUDYING the camera owner's manual, and that does not mean a fast read of the quick start guide. Some new cameras no longer come with a printed manual, but it will be on CD. Download the manual onto your computer and read and study.

Then, if you can, get into a photography class, or at least get a good book to get your skill level up.

Actual "quality shots" takes effort and dedication on your part. You can, of course, just turn the camera on, put it in full Auto mode, and push the button, but your shots will be typical and amateurish looking. It is all up to you.

A good book for reference:
http://www.amazon.com/...81740502X/

There really are NO cameras used today that are made specifically for non-pros.

That said, until the evolution of the digital SLR, amateurs (non-professionals) used the same cameras and lenses as the pros used.

In fact what your question seems to imply is that a non-pro is not responsible for producing high quaility images, whether for making a living or for their own satisfaction. In the 1970's through 1990's many advanced amateur photographers were actually able to produce better images than a number of working pros. The difference was that the amateurs did not have to support their families using a camera

My recommendation would be either the Canon Powershot SX 240 HS or the 260HS.
The Powershots are well made, compact and take great photos. You won't go far wrong.