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    Default Compact Camera - Not a Cellphone

    I'm sure I posted something about this a few years ago, but looking for fresh thoughts as I'm considering re-entering the hobby.

    Interested in a digital camera that has the following attributes:
    1) is not a cellphone (I just don't enjoy photography with that shape of device)
    2) is available for under $500 Canadian
    3) is more compact than old-school SLR size. Can be a true "compact" or more mid-size, but I don't want a whole separate backpack for it.
    4) Would be good to have some amount of optical zoom and ideally a legit macro mode.
    5) don't care about massive megapixels count. Nothing from this will be blown up to poster size. Would like good light-gathering and color rendering above MP's, you know?


    Looking to re-enter the photography hobby, and small size and reasonable cost will be key to making this something I can squeeze in around other activities. Want something I will bring with me most places so I can fool around for 30 minutes when I have time.

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    I'd buy a used RX100. couple M3 versions on marketplace for $500 right now.

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    You're not going to find a camera that checks all those boxes off, especially at the budget you've set.

    That said, if you're open to having a camera with interchangeable lenses, you can find a Sony A6000 with a kit lens for $400 and you can add/sell lenses to suit your interests down the line should you decide you want to commit to it. It's not fit-in-your-pocket compact, but it's small enough to be an awesome travel camera. I had an A6400 which has the same body dimensions and loved the size of it. It was my go-to camera for video work cause the size and weight made it ideal to use on a gimbal.

    https://www.kijiji.ca/v-camera-camco...nse/1646225736

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    The class of camera you're aiming for is a 'Superzoom'. I helped my mom find one years ago when she went to Africa which was a Panasonic Lumix -- great optical zoom and surprisingly, a constant f/2.8 through the range.
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    Will trade OP heavily used coach for your camera. Plus cash on top. Deliver to Didsbury.

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