To me, inexpensive compact camera means a cost of under $200 and a small (but not ultra-thin) camera.
Here are two that fit that description:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_a530%2Csony_dscs600&show=all
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Looking for recommendations for an inexepensive compact camera which includes a traditional viewfinder, along with a decent zoom lens...thanks!