I, too, like Canon cameras.
At present I use a Canon G2. The current G Series is, I think, a G6. The G series is very versatile, not cheap, but can fit in a coat pocket with ease. It has a Zoom lens , macro capabi;ity and is fully auto or fully manual.
If you want something better, go for the SLRs. Better pictures etc, but physically larger
KenP