Photogdog Loc: New Kensington, PA

Ditto!!! It's an amzing pocket camera but it is a bit pricey/ (~$650). The thing is, it gives you total control (including RAW) and the sensor is about as big as it gets for it's size (20 MP).

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/869238-REG/Sony_DSC_RX100_Digital_Camera.html

bunuweld Loc: Arizona

If you want RAW, Sony RX100 is about the only pocket camera that offers that capability. I have one and love it for its qualities as well as for the fact that I can take it anywhere with me. In order to streamline the camera and make it truly portable, it has eliminated the GPS and viewfinder, which I don't particularly need, and in exchange it has the RAW capability and a very large sensor for its size. If the price is not a deterrent, I would recommend it

Photogdog Loc: New Kensington, PA

The one thing I added to mine was the Richard Franiec grip. I have kind of big hands & it makes the camera easier to hold.

http://www.kleptography.com/rf/#camera_rx100

JohnH

I have been using Panasonic Lumix TZ 30 and the previous model. Leica lens, and a great little camera. Easy to carry around, and can be programmed if you want more control. Doesn't take RAW - only drawback I have found.

One series of pictures entered into competition were judged to be technically very good!!!

I can highly recommend.

BlokeOzz Loc: Morphett Vale South Australia

Check this out, the olympus SZ-31MR 16 mp wide angle lense, 24x optical zoom, 7 different shooting modes including Scene, 4.5" long, 2.75"high and 1.75" thick, I have the previous model, The SZ -30MR and love it, It is definately a pocket camera, And plenty of Ooomph.
Steves Digicams Bottom line reviw on the SZ-30MR Reads.
Bottom Line - The Olympus SZ-30MR is a feature rich, compact super-zoom camera that is packed with appealing features. The camera boasts a impressive zoom lens, great image quality, speedy shooting performance, full HD video, and loads of creative exposure options. We would have loved to see a bit more manual control, however the average consumer will be quite happy with the options available. While no camera is perfect, the SZ-30MR's strong points greatly out weigh the small annoyances or issues we found while using this powerful little camera. With an average retail price of $319 - $399 US, the SZ-30MR isn't the cheapest camera on the block. But, with the quality, options, and specifications it offers, we feel that it's worth the investment if you are looking for an easy to use digital camera with a powerful zoom range.

farmerjim Loc: Rugby, England

If you're looking for something truly pocketable i.e. shirt pocket and not too expensive, can I put a word in for the Fuji F200exr. I've had mine for a couple of years and it goes everywhere with me and gives excellent results, it has never let me down[ amazing really after some of the situations it's been in!]
It's probably been superseded now but I've no reason to upgrade.

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

I like the Canon s95, carry it many times but not daily.......you answered your own question in a sense, the iPhone as a camera. I use my iPhone 4s most often for shooting photos when I'm on the road commuting or places where it's not practical to even use a pocket camera. Can't beat it for those photo ops you least expect.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

How small? Canon g series can't be beat in my opinion, need a large pocket though, Bob.

Niner6

Hi....I am never without my Canon g12 great little camera....

yaterman96 Loc: Southern North Carolina

Had the s95 great camera but controls to small for me. Got the g15 now it feels a lot better using the controls

howdysmom Loc: the Northwoods of Wisconsin

I love my little Canon Elph. Carry it everywhere, even when I am toting my SLR. The photo attached is just one example of many that I took on the run.

fern busting out

cfusco3

Find it on eBay
Sony DSC-H90 - High Zoom Point and Shoot. 3rd Sony Hi Zoom P&S. As they keep making them better, I will keep buying. No other in its class can match it.
I love it because:
Carry it in my pocket anywhere
Fast on
16X optical, up to 115X digital (I do carry a descrete monopod with me)
100 pix burst mode
works well in most all settings - can't remember when I last used the flash
Season tix to the Phillies and Eagles - incredible pix there with the burst as well as incredible pix at a multitude of concerts.
Pix I discretely took at my son's wedding in the front row with the camera on my knee put the pro to shame (he was bad to begin with but the burst, no flash and quiet action allowed a lot of fun stuff)
I could go on, but enough is enough

cfusco3

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bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Sony RX100 - The best pocket camera and the best camera I've ever had.

Panasonic LX7 - Less money, a little bulkier and also amazing. My wife loves her's.

Sony HX9V - Less money, smaller than the LX7 and about the same size at the RX100. Terrific camera. I still enjoy using it's predecessor, the HX9V.

TJ28012 Loc: Belmont, NC

Check out the Canon A-1400. Has a viefinder and uses AA batteries. Also has a "srealth mode" for when you want to shoot quietly. I am a Nikon user but carry my little Canon with me everywhere.