If you want to take pictures in low light without flash, you will be disappointed with any small camera under $400.
None of those $400 - $500 cameras that I am talking about have an optical zoom of much over 3X.
There are no small cameras with higher zooms that will work well in low light without flash.
So you are looking for a small camera with a good flash.
When using flash, all cameras will have to wait a few seconds between shots so that the flash can recharge.
That means the shot to shot time with flash will be several seconds.
That is probably the thing you dislike about your present camera.
Casio cameras seem to have the best shot to shot times with flash.
I suggest you try any camera you find interesting because it may not perform as well as the one you already have.
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Like most parents, I take a MILLION pics of my children and want to get a camera that can take GOOD pics that won't cost me an arm & a leg. I'm CONSTANTLY taking pics and video, but would like a camera that can get some of their "action" photos.
I have a Casio Exilim, which I NOW know isn't the best, but has served its purpose, but I'd like a little more now.
Any suggestions. I KNOW I may be pushing it now.. but is there anything out there for under $300?

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