Digital Cameras

Here's your chance to give your 2c (or more) worth of advice! I'm hoping to get a digital camera while in Australia, and here are the options I'm considering:

1. Dad says "Nikon Coolpix 5100 Black". Costs AU$430 + AU$16 shipping.

2. I say "Canon Powershot A95". Costs AU$466 + AU$16 shipping.

So - which one is better? Or is it "none of the above"? I have around AU$500 to spend on the camera, and another AU$50 or so for any extras.

If you have any clue, now's the time to speak up!