Depends on what you planning to shoot. If you only want to shoot scenic views, pretty much all flagship cameras (iphone, LG G3, galaxy, xperia, nokia pureview, etc) can take more than enough decent pictures (in good light of course). If you want to learn more about camera control, nokia would be my preference. Nokia lumia 930 for example, allows manual focus, ISO and shutter speed (no aperture control unfortunately).

However, if you want more versatility and may shoot a lot in lowlight, dedicated camera (dslr, mirrorless or high end compact like RX100 and LX100) is better.

This post has been edited by DaddyO: Jan 24 2015, 07:58 PM

M4:3 camera may seem appropriate. Camera like E-PM2 is an old model but last I check is around RM1200 last year, though may be out of stock in most store already. Try checking E-PL series. Or RX100 MKI, officially ~RM1500 but should be able to get it cheaper elsewhere.

Anything less than <RM1k, might as well upgrade your phone.

Or upcoming Panasonic's Lumix CM1 if you can pay more.

That depends on your budget. Personally i would up my budget and get mkii. But if i want to go all out, might as well get something more decent rather than mere pocketable. Just did some research and found u can can get <rm1k for some older model m4:3 olympus or panasonic, interchangable. May lack modern features like focus peaking, wifi or touch screen but still better than cameraphone due to sensor size and better manual control. Only problem, older models maybe hard to find unless second hand. For overall i just take random pic, instagram and share on fb, smartphone is enough.