This is the digicam I'm using (for now) it's my company's digicam. So I don't use it much.
It's no where near as accurate as the Canon A80 but it does contain some cool features:

FinePix S602 Zoom features:

* 3rd generation 3.1 million effective-pixel Super CCD sensor
* Produces high-resolution images up to 2832 x 2128 (6.03 million) recorded pixels
* Large-diameter 6x optical zoom (35-210mm 35mm equivalent)
* Passive AF sensor combined with TTL CCD contrast AF for improved low-light performance, it focuses twice as fast as
the FinePix 6900 Zoom
* Manual focus via ring and on-screen magnification
* Shutter speeds: 3 to 1/2000 in Auto, 15 to 1/10000 secs in Manual
* Aperture priority (F2.8 to F11 in 13 steps)
* Full Manual control of both shutter and aperture
* Five Scene Position modes plus Auto and Program AE
* Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps)
* Eyelevel TTL color electronic viewfinder w/180,000 pixels
* 1.8-inch color LCD monitor for review or preview
* Burst rate of 0.2 sec/frame for up to five frames in full resolution
* Unique "Final 5" burst mode captures up to 25 images and stores the last five frames
* 1.8 frames/second up to 40 frames in 1M resolution mode
* Captures 640x480 or 320x240 AVI video w/sound at 30fps
* ISO sensitivity: 160/200/400 and 800/1600 in 1M mode
* Built in popup multi-mode intelligent flash
* Attach 30-second voice notes to photos
* SmartMedia and CompactFlash II, fully Microdrive compatible
* Powered by four AA-type batteries
* Compact dimensions of 4.8" W x 3.2" H x 3.8" D

Bottom line is that it lacks accuracy between what u see in the LCD and final image.
The tonal range is a bit limited and colours are a bit washed out.
Not enough creative settings.

sigh...can't wait to buy my Canon Rebel XTi

This is my first and present digicam. I think it's a great camera for beginners and budding professionals. The features are plentiful but the auto mode makes it very easy to use. (turn it on, frame shot and shoot.)

GO TO LINK BELOW FOR A 360 QT VERTUAL TOUR OF THIS CAMERA:
http://randomgrafix.multiply.com/video/item/2
or go to my VIDEO section

Powershot A80 Features

4.0 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 2272x1704 pixel images
3x optical 38-114mm f/2.8-4.9 zoom, 3.6x digital zoom
270° Vari-Angle 1.5" color LCD Monitor with 10x playback zoom
Compact, light weight and durable metal body
Advanced TTL AiAF nine-point autofocus system
Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
Movie mode w/sound, 320x240 to 3 minutes
2.2fps Continuous exposure mode
Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot
Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
Photo Effects: Low Sharpening, Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia and B&W
Low-light focus assist illuminator
Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
Selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400
Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
Built-in microphone and speaker
Powered by four standard AA type batteries
CompactFlash Type I removable media
Direct print to Canon Bubblejet Direct and PictBridge compatible printers
USB connectivity for PC and Mac
Optional Waterproof Case

The final word is that this camera takes great powerfully rich shots (esp. in Vivid mode). Very strong macro. Could use better night shot options thou.