Good compact digital camera

[Paradox]

Looking for a new compact digital camera looking around the £250, was looking at the canon 860 but is there anything better for a bit more? Any help appreciated.

 

[dick]

canon g9?

 

[theduck]

http://www.digitaldepot.co.uk/Leica...ica_C-Lux_2_+_2GB_SD_+_Case/product_info.html