Silverman Loc: Michigan

No One should "Mock" you, sometimes a DSLR Camera might be burdensome, especially if you carry extra Lens and accessories, so sometimes a "Quality" Point and Shoot Camera will suite your circumstances much more.
I personally owned a very good Panasonic Lumix Point & Shoot, had full controls, a very good Zoom Lens too, sometimes I wish I still had it for those "Special" times a DSLR Camera is not your Camera of choice.

randik

That wasn't my question.

MarcH Loc: Doylestown Pa

I have the Sony a7ii and I downsized from the Nikon d 7100
The full frame Sony is exceptional ,the IQ as good as the Nikon
Lens still expensive but both Sigma and Tamaron are making after market lenses
Because the a7iii has just come out the price for the a7ii has really dropped

randik

I have an old Lumix... I guess I should dust it off. Thanks

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Nihilism in Photography is over rated. Get a Nikon D850 and be done with it!

gwilliams6

Sony RX100VI

https://www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-rx100m6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrT0BndBtcs

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-rx100-vi/sony-rx100-viA.HTM

Bald1man

I came to the same position you are in a few years ago. I went with an Fuji X-100 and have never looked back. It all depends if it fits with your shooting style. The older I get the simplier things appeal to me.

Selene03

I have been using one version or another of the Sony RX100 series cameras as a supplement to my full-frame cameras for 5-6 years now (that is about how long I have been using FF cameras). These cameras, in whatever version, produce pretty high quality images. I don't consider using these cameras as a downgrade or a downsize necessarily. They are different tools for different situations. It was hard enough to carry gear and food to the top of Mt Whitney that even my smallish dslr seemed too big. Pictures I got were great. I developed a habit photographing in Brazilian cities where it was difficult to see that I had a camera (for safety reasons)--more great photos. These are point and shoot cameras, but I can shoot manual with them and in raw, so I can edit photos later if need be. I am actually excited about the RX100 VI because my biggest complaint about them is the limited zoom (and I don't shoot indoors with them or in low light with them very often). I have also had a couple of versions of the RX10 (I and III). I sold both of these with the intention of picking up the RX10 IV, which appears to be excellent with a long zoom, but I bought the Sony a7 iii instead. I mostly shoot Canon, and have no intention of getting rid of my Canon gear, but when I was looking at their showroom while waiting to pick up a camera, I realized how small their mirrorless cameras were.

In short, if size is an issue, there are several different kinds of smaller formats that might be worth taking a look at. If you want a p&s, I think you could be happy of any of the Sony RX100 models.

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

No such animal. You might try a micro 4/3 and get close to the same quality.

Barbcity Loc: Berkeley, California

A friend of mine that mostly shot with Nikon dslrs, bought a Sony RX100 for hiking. We were all stunned by the quality of images she produced and printed. The RX100 was the second generation....they are now up to the 6th generation. I suggest you look up reviews and specifications for these cameras. The first few generations are much cheaper than the last few generations but still available new.

Idaho

There are many good ones as are recommended. I would take these things into account.
1. Is it important this camera will fit in your pocket?
2. will you want to have lens interchangeability or will you be happy with a "fixed zoom lens"?
3. what zoom range if you go with a non removable lens?
4. how much do you want to spend?
5. do you want a hot shoe for an add on flash or will you settle for a built in flash?

When you can answer those questions, you will have narrowed the field to a manageable number to choose from.

hj Loc: Florida

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

Sony's newest has a 1" sensor and a 24-200 zoom.

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Off topic but based on your statement, you are going to love Morocco. Went a few years ago and one of the most varied photo opportunities I have experienced in the 50 destinations I have traveled outside the USA. Have any questions PM me. Loved Morocco.