Selene03

Everybody will tell you what their favorite camera is, which probably doesn't help all that much. Personally, I love the original Sony RX100, although the Canons mentioned look good too. I have both the original Sony and the RX 100 III. The III is the better camera, but the original has a longer lens, which I have used a lot. I have climbed mountains, kayaked, and ziplined with the original (because I don't care that much about what happens to it), and it has always proved to be amazing. I took it on a trip by accident recently (instead of the III--they look a lot alike) and got really terrific shots from it. You can shoot in Raw, the image quality is superb, and it is a very sturdy tough camera (a friend dropped it on a marble floor at Hearst castle many years ago, it still works very well. I have not had much luck with the tough, waterproof cameras from any brand as the image quality from them is terrible. I started off with Panasonics and the earlier ones were terrific (though with less resolution than the sony's, had smaller sensors, and couldn't shoot raw). The earlier ones, zs7 or something like that, was super sharp. I have not liked the image quality on later versions. Again, I haven't used the canons mentioned, but on paper they look good. Everyone has their favorites. I have used a lot of different brands, mostly shoot with DSLRs (Canon), but like the little Sony's for their high quality images, their true portability, and their ability to shoot in raw. The cheaper, original RX100 remains one of my favorite cameras ever. You almost can't go wrong with modern cameras. Enjoy whatever you choose.

le boecere

Exactly! I have a Canon G10 that will NOT fit in even a pair of "relaxed-fit" Wranglers. One thing I've noticed about putting cameras in pockets. Even if you can somehow stuff a larger (compact) camera in a pocket, can you get it OUT of that pocket before your next birthday?
Answering that question for myself is what caused me to abandon the a6000 for my trouser pocket, return the Sony NEX5, pass on the Lumix LX100; and stretch the budget for the RX100III (which still ain't as easy to pocket as the little Canon S100).

_Van

cbruice

I carry a small camera case on my belt that holds my RX100 M2, small tripod, extra battery and reading card. Very handy

le boecere

Me, too. But, there are times when I find it to be too much. I attended a funeral last weekend, and the "code" called for coat and tie. The camera on the belt looked like I was carrying an AK-47, under the coat. Surprisingly, the classic-fit winter "field-cut" trousers sported large enough front pockets to allow me to leave the little nylon case in the car.

P.S.: When I was comparing cameras for the pocket, and the LX100-class was still in the mix; an experienced photographer friend told me; 'once a camera will no longer fit in a pocket, size is not as meaningful a consideration'. That statement weighed heavily in my decision to stretch the budget for the Sony. The RX100's give us more choices about how we wish to pack'em.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

My G15 fits in a Blazer pocket, windbreaker, bush Jacket or most other jackets I wear, shirt pocket, NO, Bob.

le boecere

Yes; once we broaden the term "pocket" to include jackets, and "field-cut" cargo-pants, it opens the "pocket-camera" category up, quite a lot.

When summer arrives, I reach for a camera that fits in smaller (pants) pockets.

_Van

ted.herman Loc: Chatsworth, CA

I use Sony RX100 as a smaller companion to the Sony A7ii. Find it an excellent pocket camera and shoot a lot of low light situations. Only downside for me is large fingers, small buttons.

DDD

I looked at this. They charge taxes.
It comes out the same with B&H or Adorama (they don't charge taxes unless you live in NY) for a NEW camera.
Just my thoughts.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Sony RX100, RX100 II, RX100 III, RX100IV, and the RX100 V. My favorite is the Sony RX100 II cause you can mount a flash to the hot shoe.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

I have the Canon G-15 which is a very good low light camera. I often carry it in my vest or jacket pocket. It is with me whenever I am in a situation where it is not practical to have either of my DSLRS. The G9X is smaller and it's lens is almost as fast. Both can take pictures in raw and/or jpeg.
Bud

MtnMan Loc: ID

The new Nikon DL with the fast lens might be good.

namXcon

I suggest the Sony DSC-P200 (7.2mpx) with Zeiss lens. They are no longer manufactured but you can find them for sale on eBay with power cords and memory cards for around $50 or less.