Digital Camera Recommendations
 

I'm going on vacation shortly and wanted to take some pictures, but didnt want to tote my SLR with me everywhere I go. Did that before and pretty painful to carry a backpack everywhere I went.

I'd like to get a compact camera that will produce similar quality to an SLR with the option to shoot some video. Any suggestions?

How about a canon G11. I have one and it evens shoots in RAW format.

i'm pretty big fan of canon. easy to use, reliable, great quality, and not pricey at all. obviously your slr will get more detail, color, but a $150 canon 12 megapixel will do you right

I had a Sony 13mp point and shoot camera, had a lot of great options including built in HDR pictures but somehow along my travels it must of gotten jolted and the lens has problems coming out. Sony wants $180ish to fix it... cost me less than $300 brand new so I dont think that is going to happen.

I was told the Sony NEX series are nice and somewhat comparable to what you can do on an SLR (for an amateur photographer): http://www.amazon.com/Sony-NEX5K-Dig...8438916&sr=1-1

My dad had a Nikon SLR and bought the SONY NEX 5K to replace that and said he likes it so far. I currently have a Canon Digital Rebel that is a bit out dated but spent some money on lenses, flashes and filters so not really looking to buy another SLR unless its a Canon

I'd go with a Micro Four Thirds camera. :2 cents:

I'm a big fan of Canon too, and I'd suggest a Canon SX30. Point and shoot, costs maybe $350 but has a 30x zoom on it. Really nice photo quality for a point and shoot.

This is rather a pain in the ass decision :1orglaugh

I'll be in Italy for about 2 weeks, last time spent it carrying around my camera backpack that had very little room for anything else but the equipment, let alone was very uncomfortable for walking around for a while.

This time around, I'm going to bring a backpack that I can put clothes in to stay over while traveling around, as well a smaller camera with some accessories. I'm leaning towards the Sony NEX series, but the Sony SLT-A55VL looks pretty tempting :winkwink:

Ultimate Electronics is going out of business and they have NEX and lenses on deep discount, 40% off last I checked. If you have one near you...

any small canon or nikon kit will be fine.... i stay away from sony because the brandd doesn'y really have options for down the road.... however if you only want simple amature stuff don't worry about it... sony, panisonic, olymic, whatere will do the job.... personally going for the new fuji myself to fuck around with:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...ifilm_x100.asp

https://youtube.com/watch?v=i3oyh...layer_embedded

Looks like you may have already convinced yourself to go with Sony. What that one breaks too, switch to Canon. :2 cents:

The only reason I'm leaning towards the Sony is because of the pro duo cards I have, plus it takes the same battery as my other camera.

Other than that, I'm open to any suggestions but so far I've only seen what the Sony can do outside of my Canon digital SLR

I've recommended many different Canon cameras to friends and family over the years. Not 1 has ever had any complaints and when the time comes to upgrade, they have all stuck with Canon.

CYF mentioned the SX30 but your concern is about size and being able to comfortably take it anywhere. This camera has an odd shape, size, and feel to it so I would rule it out.

If I were in your position, I would strongly consider the Canon SX210 IS.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...rshot_sx210_is

Actually, I wouldn't just consider it, this is what I would buy.