We found a minimum of 8-megs was a good place to start. The rear view of the Nikon Coolpix 880. How cameras store their images is very important to know. Older cameras store them internally, and to transfer them to a computer requires a cable that connects to one of your computer's ports. SmartMedia cards are small and lightweight and a bit more fragile than CompactFlash cards, which are more durable and hold more media.
Power is also a consideration.
It's generally better to get a camera that has a rechargeable battery and AC adapter, as digital cameras tend to eat up battery power very quickly. Here's a quick rundown of some cool, new cameras we were able to get our hands on. Olympus Camedia D360L may be the way to go. Its above average flash settings make shooting both indoors and outdoors a breeze. And it even includes a slow-synchro mode for night shots.