Any idea for a decent camera under 500$ and not slr?

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So my camera got stolen last month and i need a new one so i can do reports at local ski events and trips.

I used to be really set on a DSLR but i know myself and i'm never going to use it to it's full potential so i want something that shoots decent pictures and video which are good enough for semi-professional use.

Another thing is that i want something semi-compact because i want to take it around everywhere.

and my budget is anywhere from 100$-500$ all incl.

for example the Sony Nex and canon eos M series have some things in my price range and after having worked with the Nex a few times i'm really convinced this is a whole lot of camera in a very small package ...
 
Sony RX100

Canon g15 (I have)

Fuji x20

Panasonic LX7

etc.

Really any larger sensor and fast lens P&S will produce good images, shooting RAW and taking an EVF are both advantages in my opinion..

OR go film and get a Contax t2, lol.
 
Compact: Canon S120.Slighly larger: Sony RX100.

Slightly larger then that: Fuji X10.

And the big ass Panasonic FZ-200, why include this one? That 25-600mm equivalent Leica branded lens with F2.8 across the zoom range.

 
What's wrong with the Canon EOS M? Seems like a solid camera for the price, I need a smaller mirror less camera to put on my heli.

 
You can get a lot for 500$.

A good friend of mine just picked up an Olympus EPL2 with a 20 f1.7 and a 14-42 kit lens for 400. There's a lot of great options out there.

Hell, you might even be able to pick up a used x100 for around 500 if you look hard enough.
 
I bought an RX100 earlier this year to have a decent compact camera on hand when I am out and about and have been really enjoying it for the most part. It takes better pictures than I was originally expecting, but I am just not a fan of Sony's menus (primary camera is Canon 50D).
 
I have an s110, which is similar, and I love it. I've shot with lots of different cameras, 35mm, 120, large format, dlsrs. This is one of my favorites. It's small, actually fits in a pocket, and I have no issues with image quality. Full manual controls, RAW, all the good stuff. There's tons of images from it on my flickr. It's a great camera.

Also, they're already on s120 now? Wow.
 
Thats an insanely good deal. I was going to suggest a similar setup.

Look around for a cheaper used Micro 4/3 body like a Panasonic GX-1 or Olympus EPL2. Theres lots of great lenses for Micro 4/3, so you'll be able to expand your lens setup and/or upgrade bodies later on if you decide you want to get a little more serious. Specifically, the Panasonic 20mm f1.7 is great, and very compact. A GX-1 or EPL2 with a 20 1.7 would take great pictures in any light and be very pocketable.
 
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