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