TinaW

Wow! So many good suggestions. It looks like a have some researching to do. Thank you to everyone.

SuitcaseAl

Sitting here in Switzerland using my Canon G9X Mark2 and everyone I send my photos
to say they are great photos.

miked46 Loc: Winter Springs, Florida

I just bought the new Canon M50, w/15-45mm & 18-150mm lenses. I think this would make a great travel camera. The power of a DSLR, but the size of a bridge camera.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Some possibilities -
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401971,00.asp
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-compact-enthusiast-zoom-cameras
http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-compact-camera-2013-34-reviewed-963985

If you want raw and a viewfinder -
https://www.lifewire.com/best-viewfinder-cameras-493677
http://www.compactcamerawithviewfinder.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/compact-cameras-with-viewfinders

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

True but not true, if you are willing to get an older model RX100 with less zoom then Best Buy has them for $370. I paid $490 for my Panasonic TZ100, I liked the longer reach. Both are 20mb cameras. These are OK for Aunt Sally if she uses Auto, but if one opens the creative door these are Theater Organs with many many stops that will a great deal of experience to find all the magic they will do... example, 4K burst giving 8 mb images from a short video. Post-focus, huh, yep, in 30sec it will take many shots at differing focus points choosing items in the view screen!! Confession: I have not read the 400+ page manual, what surprises await me?

The one-inch sensor, while not really one inch, is 4x larger than the small sensors and gives very good quality. One will need a sun-shield as with any camera with a screen. Get one with a bottom screw attachment, else it will interfere with the eyeview. Adding a flip-down magnifier really helps see the details of the screen.

Panasonic and Sony both have addon aftermarket 52mm filter attachments. I prefer the lock-in-place vs magnetic. Lock-in-place allows the attachment of lens add-ons such as the Optika 10x and the Fisheye etc.

Yes, light weight and will fit in a pocket, but not the back one.

BJW

I travel with Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS100 which i carry in a fanny pack. Has a great adjustable pop up lense that can bounce flash off the ceiling.
Cost me about $450. Very pleased with its features and excellext Leica 2.8-5.9 lens.
Check out DP Reviews 2018 comparison of several compact cameras. Safe journey.

See
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-ZS100K-PANASONIC-LUMIX-Parent/dp/B010NU5AX8/ref=as_at?imprToken=Kb2jNUKR8YxoUgUccZXXCA&slotNum=22&SubscriptionId=AKIAJHZHL2PTF4QQSIQA&tag=dprmobile-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B010NU5AX8

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I second the phone as the new small travel camera.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

I second your suggestion, I own one.

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

Perfect camera, and it's on sale. Goodie for youie.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1237635-REG/sony_dsc_hx80_b_cyber_shot_dsc_hx80_digital_camera.html?sts=pi-ps

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

But, Why only 18.2MP with a 1/2.3" sensor when for a few dollars more [$50] you could have a "one inch" sensor 4x greater area and 20 mp with a Sony RX100 ??

emlclu

The Panasonic DMCZS50 with a Lumix lens is a great travel camera $279

Mr. SONY Loc: LI, NY

If your interested in a SONY RX100M2 with a SONY grip and a SONY filter adapter, 16 gig Sandisk card.
Original box and manual

I have one for $250.00.
A ZEISS polarizer for an additional $50.00.
And a SONY camera bag.
All like new.

markie1425 Loc: Bryn Mawr, PA

I'll second that suggestion.

If you plan to be in adverse conditions such as a rain forest, the extra protection of a tough camera might make sense.

The TG-5 can be purchased for less than $400.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Olympus Tough TG-5. Protected against dropping, crushing, and rain. Can be used underwater. Do get a flotation wrist strap.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

I have always used a small Sony camera as a back-up or "pocket camera". When I have used it in underdeveloped countries I have found it to be non-intrusive, fits in a pocket, is sturdy, and won't mark you as someone who has expensive stuff to steal. It also has zero lag-time. It is small enough to put in a small zip-lock bag to take kayaking. Photo quality is good.

The one I use is the older version of this camera: ($119)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNJWUBI/?coliid=ITTDKE4BALTDP&colid=32E49EHNZENU9&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Also, the following looks interesting: ($229)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FFACR50/?coliid=I10KUGIT8FP5BY&colid=32E49EHNZENU9&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

It would be VERY useful if you could find a brick-and-mortar camera store or a Best Buy where you could look at and try these cameras.