I'm going for a vacation during this Raya holiday and I want to capture my moments during my holiday. As I don't have any camera at home, I would like to ask whether what is the best pocket camera. I prefer pocket camera compared to those big, big cameras because I think the cameras which are big in size are a hassle. So, any recommendations?

pocket camera?
better just use the camera that comes with your phone
always in your pocket, always with battery

Sad to say, I'm using nokia 3310 lol.

+1 Smartphone
Seriously if you're gonna use it for that occasion, it will just end up collecting dust in the long run.

Pocket camera=useless. Go get a micro four thirds. More worth it in terms of size

How's Canon S95?

LOL.

First define pocket (or pocket-able) camera
- some might say a ZX-1 or EX1 or G12 is still pocket-able)

Second product budget price range
- big big price range for these compacts...anywhere from $400 - $1700

Definition of best can be mis-leading. Some are good at some things but not all. depends on what you need it to be best at.




as per smart phone camera, even a cheap $400 camera will do better especially in more challenging light. Mobile phone camera only for emergency use. That goes for the Iphone 4, N8 etc....... Good but ...just

Agreed. Need to define pocketable first.. shirt pocket? jeans pocket? cargo pants pocket?

But on the $400 camera vs smartphone.. I don't think the difference is big enough to be noticed by the average point and shooter lo.

Advantage smartphone : Always there

Advantage $400 camera : Got zoom and stabilization.

ps: best-est (if there ever were such a thing) shirt/jeans pocketable camera --> S95.

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Aug 11 2011, 06:04 PM

So I'll just get a S95? What's the price now?

I saw this from ebay, price now is RM1,276..
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/A1387-New-Canon-Pow...=item588e4595e8

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Added on August 11, 2011, 10:03 pm3310, nice phone!!!

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Added on August 11, 2011, 10:06 pmI will also vote for s95, as it has large aperture and easy to use

This post has been edited by nei: Aug 11 2011, 10:06 PM

vote for S95 as it is really pocketable ... and the quality from the camera is brilliant ...

Sanyo Xacti ca100 or cg100. Take hd video as well as good quality still photos with flash. Small enough to slip into your pocket. Waterproof (for ca100)

This post has been edited by seanwc101: Aug 12 2011, 01:56 PM

i second it, though mine one has already out of order

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Added on August 13, 2011, 6:47 pmsee, cg100, havent heard this model before..

This post has been edited by nei: Aug 13 2011, 06:47 PM

So is Canon S95 worth buying?

So many people bought the S95 so it must've worth it to them... then so many people bought other cameras too.

Anyway, my dua kupang for small camera:

Best camera :
--> the one you have with you. This is usually your phone.

Best shirt pocket camera:
--> Canon S95

If you need best video:
--> Sony HX9

Best cargo pants pocket camera:

--> Sony NEX with the 16mm lens

If you need zoom:
--> Olympus XZ-1

If you need video:
--> Panasonic LX5

It's already on sale but not sure where to get in local.

Get m43, can have fun with 50mm prime manual lens

Still confusing which to choose since there are too many suggestions. I want it to be handy and money-worth..

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Added on August 14, 2011, 8:20 pmSorry for double posting, but just to ask, http://cgi.ebay.com.my/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...0344047080#shId is better or http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S95-...13049670&sr=8-1 ?

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Added on August 15, 2011, 5:22 pmBUMP.

This post has been edited by Acquainted: Aug 15 2011, 05:22 PM

There's so many different models in the market because everyone have different needs/requirements and there isn't such a thing as a Super Camera that fits in the pocket. Else everyone bankrap di.

This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Aug 16 2011, 07:56 PM

Okay I've decided to get one S95 but I'm indecisive where to buy it from.

http://www.t-dimension.com/revamp/lenses-c...s95-s-95-p-1536

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/Canon-PowerShot-S95...3#ht_6760wt_905

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S95-...13049670&sr=8-1

Which one is more worth?

@sniper on the roof
Sorry for the opening of a new thread.

Buy it from somewhere you can test the camera lor.

I will vote for s95 too

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Added on August 17, 2011, 5:48 pmdepends on what you need to shot..
if you only need a camera with relative good picture quality and didn't want to switch on the flash under the low light,
this camera is good enough for you

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Added on August 17, 2011, 6:04 pmwell, just pick the best price XD

This post has been edited by Frida8: Aug 17 2011, 06:04 PM

Is T-Dimension trustable? The price there seems great. And how's the warranty? International?

Sorry sir, i believe CoolPix P300 video is way better than LX5 (720p 30fps, mono audio , ouch!)

I'm sure it spec wise is but my post is in the context of best camera first...then video.

If best video is needed over still photo function.. then the HX9 is best-est.

Ok sir, that is now make better sense.

Best Video over still , yes HX9 rules. Other than that, an all rounder of pocket-able ; 1st come S95 then P300 and LX5

How would a Powershot S95 compare with a SX30 IS?

they seems to be trust-able seller judging from their ebay feedbacks. I doubt it has international warranty. It's most likely a limited warranty where u need to send back the item to them if it still covered by warranty.

for obvious reason, it is not a pocket DigiCam
slightly upper hand than S95

http://www.canon.com.my/compare/product/?t...24&p3=0&lang=EN

But it is still categorised as a compact camera. Considering the price gap isn't much between the SX30 IS, would you recommend that I go for an entry level Nikon DSLR such as the D3100 instead of the SX30 IS?

I'm looking for a camera that would potentially be my companion as I travel across Malaysia and SEA and am not looking to upgrade any time soon.

can't answer really. Why would you wanna jump into DSLR world when one still can't master the compact cam?

Like mastering a low/cheap sub RM500 digicam like : Canon POWERSHOT A3200 IS or Nikon Coolpix S4000 or SONY DSC-W530?

From what I read, you need to move up the steps : cheap digicam, premium compacts then entry DSLR and mainstream DSLR.

So, where are u stuck now?

For traveling purposes, compactness, buttery life is critical. So, you left with Panasonic LX-5 vs Canon S95.

travelling n mobility come hand-in-hand. i see that price is already not an issue, so if u dun mind carrying a bulky dslr, then dslr would be a better choice as u can add on components which would prolong the longevity of the camera. then again, having a dslr doesnt mean better shots yeah

1year basic warranty has included, see if you need any special international warranty,
as it just cost around USD15...worth for it

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Added on August 23, 2011, 5:31 pmI would give the same ranking too S95 -> P300 -> LX5

This post has been edited by Frida8: Aug 23 2011, 05:31 PM

Why P300? It doesn't do anything better than any of its competition.

It also doesn't shoot RAW and have a smaller sensor than all the enthuasiast compacts.

um...P300 has wider angle and using CMOS sensor...

LX5 also have a 24mm lens and it goes to f3.3 only on tele and most cybershots also uses 1/2.3 cmos sensor wat

But I think the main letdown is no RAW support so it's kinda limiting eventhough there's not much headroom for small sensor... the option is always nice to have

how long is the international warranty?

I think LX5 is far more expensive compared with s95 and P300

LX5 is around RM1,500 while P300 is now RM1030..

This post has been edited by nei: Aug 28 2011, 12:11 AM

thanks for updating the price information,
its now cheaper than what I expected

you are welcome, I think i would choose LX5 is its cheaper in price~

I love the wide angle of LX5 too, but finally my decision is s95

I think I will buy the Canon s95 after reading through several threads and reviews. The Sony HX9 features very good but I am against their proprietary accessories.

Which place in KL would offer the cheapest/most value-for-money purchases for cameras? PJ Digital Mall? Sungei Wang? Lowyat?

I'm not from KL and I don't go there often, so I can't afford to go all 3 places due to time constraints...

Will anyone recommend NIKON COOLPIX AW100?

you may buy it online then:)

better with international warranty, like some ebay store and t-dimension, some of them offers international warranty..

this is a waterproof camera,
only have 5x optical zoom and F3.9-4.8

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Added on August 28, 2011, 1:44 pmyup~specially cameras from foreign countries

This post has been edited by nei: Aug 28 2011, 01:44 PM

well, if i was looking for a water-proof camera,
i would consider aw100,
if only for daily shots, s95 is better

I change my mind and take all my comments back. Best "compact" camera could well possibly be the new Fuji X10

looks like bits n pieces from all the current pns models

Where got? Its retro baby!!!

eh, the retro one is not the x100 model meh?

vote for pentax Q atm

How come? Curious.

small and good

Can elaborate why?

Granted that I haven't seen it yet but spec wise, its not up to par with the current generation of enthuasiast compacts wat... let alone the upcoming Fuji X10. Spec wise at least la.

It is the smallest cmos sensor if not mistaken
the camera also smaller than a palm size

That's the problem also.. the 1/2.3" sensor is too small (I think it's the same sensor as the Nikon P300) and the camera too expensive.

With cameras such as the XZ-1 having super fast f1.8-f2.5 collapsible zoom... it also make the interchangeable lens a moot point lo.

Body size wise it's not much different... high end compacts are even slimmer which imo is more important than dimension.

Just my 2 sen.

well this is just ur opinion and my opinion la...since this thread are abt the best pocket cam, i just speak out wat i feel is the best

u wan to make it into such a detail comparison plz go micro 34 thread la

Don't misunderstand my intentions though.. just merely discussing only.

same here ..cheers

The best phone is not a DSLR or S95 or whatever. It's the phone that I happen to have in my pocket should something worth taking suddently arises without any warning.

how come talk about phone one???

Cos dslr and S95 dun have call function yet

But seriously, yeah... I shoot with me ipon a lot more often than any other cameras.

lol
instead of camera phones maybe the next thing should be phone cameras? haha

i think GF3 for panasonic,G12 for canon that kind of camera will do ?

Didn't you know nowadays some phone comes with camera? You have been sticking your head in the camera sand for far too long

If one is expecting to take picture, one brings his dedicated pocket camera along. That's the best camera.

But if one is not expecting to take any picture but a opportunity suddenly, momentary arises, then the best camera is one that he happens to have at that very moment and more often than not for most people, it's a phone camera . So camera phone is the best camera.

Therefore, which is the best camera is a dynamic question. The answer depends on different time/situation/location etc etc etc.

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Added on September 14, 2011, 6:49 amYes, i do that often also. I dislike having to carry a phone in one pocket and another electronic gadget bulging out of my jean's other pocket when I don't even know whether I will get to use the camera that day or not. May be there are people who like doing that and carrying their kilogram camera with them all day everywhere. Wanna be reporter?

Since getting a camera phone with better camera performance, I too start taking picture more often with phone than pocket camera.

This post has been edited by Optiplex330: Sep 14 2011, 01:08 PM

Apple's point and shoot killer review

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/IPHONE4/IPHONE4A.HTM

Don't buy oversea item since you'll have difficulty to claim warranty in the future.

I suggest you search through the trade zone here for your camera.

Speak to few seller and choose the best offer you can get.

You will need to decide whether to buy original or grey set.

Last, make sure COD no postage.

Test your gear during COD.

Cheers!