I would get her to look at anything from the Fuji range.

I am always impressed with the images that Nicola's Fuji gives, and it's as tough as old boots it even survived a full dunking in the river (by me!) on our recent canoeing trip.

My advice get the matching leather case, I think this is what saved Nicola's camera and it's such a small camera she can still fit it in her handbag.

I think as long as she checks the shutter lag isn't too bad before purchase and she likes the feel of the thing I don't think you can go wrong with the Fuji.

Cheers

Cris.