Best point-and-shoot camera?
I was thinking either sony or nikon. Sony has a memory stick which is going extinct but nikon apparently has very mixed reviews. I might go back to canons but I had one and the flash was really weird.
I just want it to take pictures of friends. Relatively cheap (Up to about 140 $)
Sony Cybershot H-55 is your best bet.
You will not get a very good camera, to say nothing of the best, for under $140. If you want a good point and shoot camera, save up for one of the following:
Canon s95
Nikon P7000
Panasonic DMC-LX5
Take a look at the Fuji S1800. Fuji is a much understated camera, plus with personal experience the best "stand behind your camera" company going!
Amazon has a special on it right now: At about $157.00
You can consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 14.1 MP Digital Camera
* HD Movie Recording
* Ultra Compact 28mm Lens and 8X Optical Zoom
* Intelligent Auto with Mega OIS
* High Speed AF