Spec me a compact camera - preferably Canon

Savan_P · 18 Jun 2015 at 18:23

Hi All,

I currently have a full blown Canon SLR with a range of lenses, however there are many occasions where I feel that taking the SLR is a bit OTT. Therefore I am always having to resort to my phone, which is good compared to most phones, however can never replace an actual camera - especially in low light applications where I avoid taking the SLR, for example evening do's and parties.

Therefore, I am looking for a decent compact camera. I've not really got a budget, all it needs to be is good value for money, fairly compact and preferably Canon - although I am open to other makes.

I have tried to avoid buying Sony in the past as they don't use standard SD cards, however if this has changed - go for it!

Andy90 · 19 Jun 2015 at 20:58

Most people will probably suggest the Sony RX100 range (there are now MK1 to MK4 on the market according to how deep your pockets are).

The Darkness · 20 Jun 2015 at 13:37

Yeah I was in a similar position and ended up going with a used rx100 m3. Fast, evf, sharp and takes SD cards. Great little camera.

Savan_P · 20 Jun 2015 at 14:47

Seems like the Sony range is better than the Canon compact range.

I really like the look of the RX100! Thanks for the help, now to do some more research into exactly which RX100 to get.

a1ex2001 · 20 Jun 2015 at 19:46

If your budget won't stretch to the Sony consider the canon s1xx range very good compacts, fit in a jeans pocket and I struggle to tell the difference at normal print sizes and sensible ISO when compared to my 5d mkii

The Darkness · 20 Jun 2015 at 21:49

For what it's worth I picked up my rx100m3 from my local camera shop, used but mint, along with ~£100 of accessories for £349 total. I think the announcement of the m4 has suppressed the prices of the older ones nicely.....

Savan_P · 20 Jun 2015 at 22:10

Darkness - that seems like a very reasonable price, especially with accessories!

I will have to find a good local camera shop and see what they have. £349 is bang on about what the budget is really. Anything more is borderline DSLR territory - although I don't mind spending that much money, just think I might as well buy a better DSLR.