Seems like the Canon Powershots are the best overall. Cybershot and EOS versions may be a bit more expensive as they are aimed towards power users or semi professionals.
I personally have a Kodak one myself too. Mine is the Kodak Easyshare DX7630 with 6.1MP. I love it to death. Great controls. It has full automatic and manual controls for those who are camera saavy. It does movies too.