hi,
I also use canon. A Canon A95(5.1MP) and a Canon Rebel xti(SLR 10.1MP).
As fzzdk suggests the macro is a great feature.. I have taken a few closeups with that feature alone and have come out fairly well. ( I will let Anton be the judge on my claim!!
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Some of my photos are posted at :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95002833@N00/
Most were captured with the A95.