Expattyke wrote:
I hike with a group and can’t stop and take the time to pull out, compose shots, and repack my Olympus OM-D E-M10. It’s not fair to the other hikers.
So I would like to get a capable, very compact, camera for hikes. My cellphone just isn’t good enough to get the quality of pictures I’m looking for.
I’ve done my research, and I’m leaning towards a Canon Powershot Elph 360 HS. I like the frame to frame speed, and 12x optical zoom. Any concerns about the choice, or other alternatives in a similar price range ~$200?
Two points, won’t go bigger, not up for arguments about taking the Olympus, I’ll do that when I’m not with the group.
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I have a Canon SX60 HS, and find it to be quite adequate. I especially find the 65x lense to be wonderful for framing subjects at nearly any length. My experience is that, without a tripod, a midrange or longer zoom can work well in daylight (even using a railing or tree in lower light can render good results), and you can take shots in RAW format. No attachments. I believe that the newer Powershot is the SX70. I have no experience with that version, although I read that users' reviews are mixed.