Compact Manual Camera

[jellybeard999]

I currently have a Fuji S1000FD I bought many moons ago for about £70.

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/camerareview/fujifilm-finepix-s1000fd-review/

I am looking to upgrade to something more compact with more flexibility and better performance.

I've seen the Canon Eos M10 which comes to about £220 with codes etc.

https://www.very.co.uk/canon-eos-m10-digital-camera-with-15-45mm-f35-63-is-stm-lens/1600112654.prd

Does this fit the bill? Not looking to spend much more and tbh it will probably stay in auto mode most of the time, but I do like manual zoom and focus etc having used a friends DSLR. I presume this also helps battery life vs powered zoom, as well as being much faster?

Any other suggestions? I've looked at Sony and Panasonic, but they're too expensive.

 

[jellybeard999]

Thanks for the replies all.

To get a meaningful upgrade, would I be better going for an entry level DSLR and accept that it is bulkier?

We've got a basic ixus compact for general use which fits in a handbag.

 

[jellybeard999]

Thanks for the advice all. I'll pop in to have a look at the suggestions this weekend and get a feel for things. Budget isn't fixed, but it's more down to how much use i'll get out of it and how much i'm prepared to drop on a camera. I do enjoy taking photos, but wouldn't normally take a camera everywhere I go. This is where the compactness came in - if it's smaller, am I more likely to take it places? The current motivation for a new camera is an upcoming holiday.