Best Pocket Camera with Optical Viewfinder
Jul 15, 2015 06:09:55 #
Delderby wrote:
Hi - please, what is a sudo-4/3 sensor?
Lumix has a 4/3 sensor in their LX-100 that changes the pixel coverage depending on the aspect ratio chosen. This makes incomplete coverage of the lens image onto the active sensor pixels of the sensor is different and not up the spec they expound of 20 mp. Therefore, because of this trick, it's really a seudo- 4/3 sensor. Neither aspect ratio completely covers the full sensor and therefore makes photos having less than full 20mp resolution from the sensor.
Jul 15, 2015 06:28:34 #
Just checked the Amazon Prime sale--seems to be mostly a marketing gimmick. No real values on anything of interest, to me at least.
Jul 15, 2015 07:42:02 #
Jul 15, 2015 07:44:17 #
Delderby wrote:
Hi - please, what is a sudo-4/3 sensor?
yes inquiring minds wants to know.....
Jul 15, 2015 07:57:48 #
sr71 wrote:
yes inquiring minds wants to know.....
The LX-100 does have a 4/3 sensor but the complete sensor area is never fully implemented so it's not fully used in either aspect ratio chosen. Due to this trick, I call it a "SUEDO 4/3 SENSOR". You can advertise having a full frame sensor as well in a pocket sized camera just to outdo SONY's RX-100's 1" sensor, but when you only utilize less than half of it, then it's only a sales gimmik as far as I'm concerned.
Jul 15, 2015 08:00:03 #
Your criteria is quite good.
There's one pocket size camera that's an excellent fit for your criteria: the Canon G16 (which is selling at Amazon at #399, but could be lower today). I'm a dedicated Pentax DSLR user, but my pocket camera is the G16 (upgraded from the G9). The only two closest to the G16 would be the Nikon P7800 or the Fuji X30. But, the G16 is your best bet!!
There's one pocket size camera that's an excellent fit for your criteria: the Canon G16 (which is selling at Amazon at #399, but could be lower today). I'm a dedicated Pentax DSLR user, but my pocket camera is the G16 (upgraded from the G9). The only two closest to the G16 would be the Nikon P7800 or the Fuji X30. But, the G16 is your best bet!!
Jul 15, 2015 08:04:02 #
wthomson wrote:
I'm looking for a good pocket (shirt or side pants... (show quote)
Personal choice of course, Canon G15, fits in cargo pocket, inside blazer pocket or even a windbreaker pocket, I have a inexpensive belt pouch or two that it fits in also, Bob
Jul 15, 2015 08:44:25 #
I'm pleased with my RX100 III from ebay, under $400, with a pop-up viewfinder, so can use it or not.
Jul 15, 2015 09:57:55 #
Panasonic ZS40 LUMIX with Leica lens shoots RAW and fits into a pocket. It takes great pics and video for a point and shoot
Jul 15, 2015 10:17:45 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
You have described the Canon Powershot G16. Check out the dpreview on the camera.
wthomson wrote:
I'm looking for a good pocket (shirt or side pants... (show quote)
Jul 15, 2015 11:03:46 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
I have a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170. Optical viewfinder, 10.1 megapixels and very small. Great photos.
Jul 15, 2015 11:14:12 #
A used rx100iii is $50 over your budget...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00K7O2DJU/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
You might be able to find one somewhere else for $500.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00K7O2DJU/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
You might be able to find one somewhere else for $500.
Jul 15, 2015 11:14:20 #
Delderby wrote:
Hi - please, what is a sudo-4/3 sensor?
He may mean "pseudo," meaning imitation or false/fake.
Jul 15, 2015 11:19:18 #
I'd also recommend the Nikon P7800...excellent IQ and loaded with options.
And so you never have to be bothered with a lens cap again - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFI55N2/ref=pe_385040_128020140_TE_3p_dp_1
And so you never have to be bothered with a lens cap again - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFI55N2/ref=pe_385040_128020140_TE_3p_dp_1
Jul 15, 2015 11:19:56 #
Another plus for the Canon A1400 is that it takes 2 AA batteries. No big battery investment and they are available everywhere. I wouldn't call the peep hole a real viewfinder; it does show you to what the camera is pointed.
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