User ratings for a Canon SX 40 IS

[Junebug]

For the past 5 years I've been using a Nikon Coolpix 7600. It's been a good little camera but lately the shutter's been sticking and there's a piece broken from the battery door. The shutter was an easy fix if I flicked it with my finger. The battery door has been a pain. For a while it worked if I taped it shut, but lately even after taping, the camera gives me exhausted battery messages with fresh batteries installed.

I'm in the market for a new camera with upgrades, but I don't have the budget or skill for a DLSR. Relatively new on the market is the Canon SX 40 IS. It has many nice features and so far the customer reviews have far surpassed it's former version SX 30 IS. Do any of you own the Canon SX 40 IS, and if so, what are your opinions? Thanks.