chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

My first digital was a Oly 3030 3 MP P/S (which could also mean piece of sh*t looking back) - circa 2000. It used SMART MEDIA - a horrible format even for its time. The capacity of the cards were measured in MEGAbytes so today you could barely fit 2 or 3 images a typical 32 MB card. The media was also sensitive to non-Olympus formatting. It also had only two ISOs of 400 and 800. Nevertheless, it took decent photos for its time, and prints up to 8x10 were pretty good.

Years later around 2013 I got a Panasonic P/S, 14 MP, collapsible zoom lens. Now that camera was decent, larger SD storage with a rechargeable battery. Soon, after I got started in Nikon DSLR land. I used to carry around the Panasonic for convenience - it was so small it would get lost in the pocket. But, then came the smartphone - the P/S killer. The rest is history.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

Having once had a camera, with non interchangeable batteries, go dead on me during a side trip and the charger was back at the hotel. I bought a camera that used AA's. I understand that requirement.
I have a half dozen of the cameras shown below that I use as loners for Scouts earning the Photography merit badge. The GE X500 and the Fuji S1800 are essentially the same camera except one has a 12 MP sensor and the other 16 MP. They use AA batteries. have eye level finders as well as rear screen, and have auto, manual and semi auto exposure modes. Either can be had for less than $50 on eBay. I wish they had a wider aperture range for teaching depth of field but all in all they are excellent little cameras and might fit your needs.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

I still have a Nikon Coolpix L820. AA batteries. Occasionally take with me in the car for small size with good reach.

uhaas2009

Old goes new comes…..the first HP 200 from around 23 years ago still shoots and just 1MB camera. With the today’s technology upgrade it doesn’t help to use this camera. You could buy from use but with that age it can be more risky to get a good body. Or google and see if someone did a repair video or any other source.
Look at something like the Fuji x100 maybe this could be a compromise. There are many choices out just look around.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

They aren’t suitable for astrophotography, but the Sony Cybershot series of compact cameras (about the size of a deck of cards) make very good images and they focus close enough for images of objects you wish to sell. I have owned a DSC-W830 and a DSC-W220 and use up them regularly for family snapshots. They are not suitable for action as they do have shutter lag. FWIW.

Stan

Stats153

I'll add a vote for old PowerShot. I've got a PowerShot A610, 5 megapixel from late 2005. AA batteries, small enough to carry in pocket, has taken some great shots. Old enough not to worry about.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

If you click "quote reply" under the post you are answering as I did here, we can tell who it is.

Garson Loc: Tampa, FL

While I bought a new Fuji mirrorless cameral during the pandemic, I still grab a Panasonic Lumix point and shoot if I don't want to carry lots of equipment. The Lumix cameras all have Leica lenses. I have had several. Recently, I replaced a ZS70 with a used ZS100 because it has a 20.1 megapixel 1" sensor.

keywest305 Loc: Baltimore Md.

I bought a new Nikon point and shoot about 15 years ago for my daughter at Christmas. I paid about $300 and some for it. She only used it on school trips or special occasions. This camera had the shutter close at about 100 pics and never opened. I took it to a camera shop and they wanted more to fix it than I paid. Never again. I have had about 15 dslrs over the years and now a mirrorless Z9 and not one of my cameras ever gave me a problem.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Canon Powershot G12

delder Loc: Maryland

I had as my last SLR a Nikon F4004 purchased for a College Photography Class, then film went away & I started using a series of pocket digital cameras.
I had a number of Kodak 3MP models that could use 2 AA's or a CRV3. Kodak had a NiCad version, but all of these were battery hogs.
As the market progressed, I was able to get higher MP digital cameras on the secondary market in my price range [~$50].
Kodak then came out with a 7004 flat pack battery that lasted better in their next generation of cameras.
I came across my first Panasonic Lumix floor model @ Target years ago for $60 without charger. When I finally found an aftermarket charger, I was very impressed with it's performance.

It finally started to wear out this year, & I came across a Lumix DMC-ZS6 online @ Goodwill for well under my price range.
It is "SQUARE" with 12 MP sensor & a 12X LEICA ZOOM lens.
This has become my best "Mirrorless" Camera 📷!
It uses a!fairly hefty Li-ion flat pack battery with great life.
At the same time, I discovered a CRV3 Li-ion battery that fits many of my old Kodak Cameras in place of the 2 "AA" cells with a remarkable increase in battery life.
[$28 for 4 CRV3 & Charger @ Amazon] This brought my Kodak Z1275 back to life with 12MP & 5X ZOOM Schneider Lens.
These Cameras are my go-to travel cameras when I don't want to carry or risk my retro Nikon D3100 budget DSLR.
Just not comfortable holding it out the window of a moving vehicle [Car, Bus, Boat, Ship] which the pocket cameras with their obligatory wrist strap excel at.

delder Loc: Maryland

1. Amazon has most of the Batteries for the "Card Carrying" pocket cameras.
2. Caution with memory cards is NOT to exceed rated size for camera. Otherwise no problem!
3. Rather be holding my pocket camera out the window of a moving vehicle/boat that my DSLR.

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

Worst - those held in the hands of people who don't know photography. Best - those held in the hands of people who know photography - wait, why would those people be holding them?

HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken Loc: CO

Thank you for your help Mr. Rubin

skybones Loc: Texas

I have a few point/shoots to sell off. They are Canons, and have rechargable batteries. If interested, just message me and I'll get some pics and prices together. I have and older Samsung WB1100F, 35X zoom bridge, a Canon SX50 I might sell, 50X zoom bridge,...Canon ELPH 360 12X zoom,...and a Canon 720IS 40X zoom. skybones