Best affordable camera?

I'm looking for a camera that gives best shot of image. I'm not a professional photoG, but i love taking pic on daily basis. I mean, every time i'm hanging out with my friends, i take picture of my friends, foods, places that i've been…

should i go for dslr camera or compact camera.

i got my eyes on few cameras though.
1-olympus sp-800uz
2-Canon G11
3-sony as290L
4-nikon d3100.

which one is the best?
or do you have any suggestion for any other camera?
i'm also in love with the sony t99 compact camera.

Get a Canon SX120.It's pretty cheap, and it's the best option you can want for an affordable, everyday-use, compact camera which shoots pretty pictures. My friend has this camera, and her pictures are really nice, here's a few examples. ,

It's a great camera.
PLUS it's only about $229.90. A price like that can't go wrong.

Here's the Canon site for it.http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx120_is

If you're looking for a really affordably DSLR, try a Nikon D30000. You can actually get it really cheap, and the pictures are the same as about any other DSLR, amazing quality. Here's a sample photo. I have a Nikon too, and here's my picture ;) Have fun!
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