I think this new Sony NEX-3C is bordering on revolutionary. It just came in yesterday, and I've only snapped a few photos, but the quality is blowing me away. Its a compact with a full size DSLR sensor and is mirrorless. The interface is really something else, and invites you to experiment, even in full auto mode. The auto mode automatically senses the scene and goes into scene mode. Shot last night of my shack in Montana:
