Recomend me a Good compact!

ShiWarrior · 10 Nov 2012 at 21:35

Hey all, I want to get a nice and small compact camera

a little background first..

I currently use a Nikon D7000 SLR and I use a wide variety of modes including manual and different lenses

I photograph anything from indoor, to out door, to motor sport

but I am no means a pro or semi pro, im only a beginner really

So my knowledge is there, I now want a camera small and compact to fit in my pocket (for when I go cycling and hiking etc) I don't want one that can change lenses like the Nikon 1

I am only interested in Nikon or Canon cameras

Thanks

An Exception · 10 Nov 2012 at 22:04

RX100... Not cheap but it's the best.

dexter27 · 11 Nov 2012 at 01:58

A friend has a canon sx220. Had a play around with it a few weeks back. Its quite nice, and takes nice photos.

ShiWarrior · 11 Nov 2012 at 09:14

Thanks guys

Been reading up on another one , a canon G15 ?

JBuk · 11 Nov 2012 at 09:30

Depends on how compact you want it, it's a decent camera but not one I'd consider as something I could just stick in my pocket and forget about, maybe the s110?, not as feature rich but it's very small.

ShiWarrior · 11 Nov 2012 at 10:39

Blimey that RX100 does seem most excellent!
reading up about it over a DP

Jessops are doing it for £430 at the moment

Theres currently one up for auction, but the Seller said he got it from the US, will they make any difference ?

An Exception · 11 Nov 2012 at 11:15

^^^
Just the video FPS won't be pal.

42zx · 11 Nov 2012 at 11:49

If you're going for compact I dont see why it has to be Nikon/Canon, they dont make the best compacts. As suggested Sony RX100 or Panasonic LX7 with its 24mm 1.4 lens could be good also.

robj20 · 11 Nov 2012 at 12:24

Sony Rx100 is amazingly good for its size. I take mine everywhere now.

ShiWarrior · 11 Nov 2012 at 19:37

42zx said:
If you're going for compact I dont see why it has to be Nikon/Canon, they dont make the best compacts. As suggested Sony RX100 or Panasonic LX7 with its 24mm 1.4 lens could be good also.

I only said Nikon and Canon becuase i know how good they are in the SLR market, my sister and hubby use Nikon SLR PRO range, and i use a Nikon 7000

My dad had a Canon back in the 35mm analogue days and my step dad has a Bridge Camera made from Canon

but of course if theres a better camera out there in the compact market then i am open to suggestions, and as said the Sony RX100 seems to be one of the best