The best is subjective, but you should look at the Sony NEX-5N. It will have the same high quality image as a DSLR, and the best video. Technically speaking, it does not have a built-in flash, but it does come with a flash that can be attached to the camera.
Another very high quality camera would be the Canon G1-X, which is very similar to your G9, but with a almost DSLR sized imaging sensor.
If you are in the USA, Canon has what they call the Canon Customer Loyalty Program, where you can trade in a broken Canon for a factory refurbished camera at a cost 20% lower than their normal factory refurbished price. Call 866-443-8002 for more information. One drawback is that the program is subject to availability; currently there are no refurbished G12's available.
I am an avid photo grapher
i own a canon G9 and it was fine till i dropped it .had it repaired , but still not ok
i wud like to get a new cam ... one with as much functions as the G9 .. or ofcourse a SLR ... but the bulk is a def drawback , i'd like to carry cameras around with ease . so unless i find that smaller cameras do not give me as good a shot as these advanced cameras i wud prefer not to buy an SLR
have luked around a bit and these are the models i have narrowed down to . i have no idea abt these models results and i need to know which among them wud be the best decision
in built flash is a must
and the more creative options (WE CAN REALLY USE )the camera has the better
olympus EPL1
EPL2
EP3
XZ1
Panasonic FX150
LX2
Lx3
LX5
DCM GF1
DCM GF2
DCM GF3
plz help
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pic quality is of the utmost importance
i aslso need a cam that takes really good video.
creative options that are good , not pseudo stuff that i simly pay for .i know that epl has some good stuff , but i do not know abt the performance of the panasonic models .i understand that the creative options can be turned on in video... thats a def differnce with my present G9
in bulit flash .
good low light
fast moving kids
i am unaware of the performace of these models . which is why i have listed them out
i am also not in a position to handle these models. so i cannot try them out b4 i buy ![]()

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