Yea, I was in a similar place a few months back. I ended up getting a Panasonic LUMIX ZS100, which had the right amount of zoom, very portable, and produces sharp images. Works for me quite well.
While I can't compare it to any of the others mentioned, I'm more than happy with my G9x. I even bought a G9x Mk2 when my Mk1 got crushed in a stupid accident. I've used it on vacations, at auto races, etc. Some of my vacation photos are printed up to 20' wide and look great.
I have the Sony a6000 and the Fuji X-T30, and I like both of them. However, before I bought them, I did a lot of reading. Personal recommendations are based on a person using what he bought. Most people like what they have. Reviewers test lots of gear on a regular basis, so they have experience.
Best for $500 - http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-under-500/ http://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g706/point-and-shoot-digital-cameras/
Best compact - https://www.techradar.com/news/best-compact-camera https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-10-best-compact-cameras https://shotkit.com/best-compact-cameras/ https://www.t3.com/us/features/best-compact-cameras
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I also use a Canon G7xm2. It is a very durable camera as well as taking nice photos... I have carried it many many hours in my bike jersey back pocket while cycling... with all the bumps and movement entailed in that. It shoots raw and the lens is pretty fast.
Buy a Superzoom all in one camera lens combo with a one-inch sensor. Interchangeable lenses defeat the Pocket Size requirement ... unless you have really big pockets. Sony, Panasonic, Canon all make them and each has virtues. I chose the Panasonic TZ100 because it had long reach and had been replaced by the TZ200 so the price dropped significantly. Sony has so many updates that they will soon run out of Roman Numerals.
You can check out Dave’s Camera Review online. He does a full camera review including photo comparisons using the same “scenes” setups. It always helps me in my decisions on camera’s. Cheers
I like the Sony HX99 because. 1. you can shoot RAW 2. has a pop up viewfinder that acts just like a DSLR 3. has a 24-750 mm Zeiss zoom capable of producing very sharp 20X30 prints. 4. fits in a belt pouch allowing you to travel hands free. 5. has a tilt screen allowing you to get that low angle shot
billnikon, thank you for your input. Your endorsement of the Sony hx99 in previous threads is what got me started on this path of “traveling light and traveling right”(!)
In love with my RX100 Mark iv. I only shoot raw. It’s eye recognition is a game changer. Packed with features yet tiny. It’s build quality is excellent. The flip around screen permits Really great selfies. Has external mic jack for video. This latest version has longer reach. Because it’s soo small it’s always with me.
Back in August of 2011, I needed a "travel camera". Not knowing much about digital cameras, I purchased a slightly used Canon G10 for that purpose. Today, I'm finding out it's a "bridge camera"!
But, hey; I still use it on rare occasions, mostly for pictures of keepsakes and household inventory ~ I find it tends to get those images even better (or, maybe simpler?) than some of my more recently acquired cameras.
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I have a G1X III that I carry most of the time. It's a great pocket camera if you have slightly larger pockets. I also have a G1X and a G1X II with EVF. Both are really good cameras if you don't mind buying used. My favorite slightly older Canon bridge camera is my G10. It's small, has 14.7 megapixel resolution and fits in most pockets.
I have the Panasonic DMC-ZS100. It fits in a jacket pocket and in the back pocket of my jeans, but not in my shirt. I am very happy with it. The only thing I wish were better is the flash, but most all the pocket types have a weak one.
Thank you PHRubin, exactly the kind of info I’m looking for.