Four Different Kinds of Cheap Capable Pocket-size Compact Cameras You Should Know 

I don't think the powershot sx230 hs. shoots Raw.

Great info! I like your photography style. It's awesome to find those gems from the golden age of digital cameras, which I consider roughly 2005-2018. The number of cameras released in those years is insane! So many models to research. I'm on that hunt now. 😀 The one thing I wish they had developed back then is USB charging. The whole fun of these cameras is that you can stuff them in a pocket/bag and carry them wherever you go. When you need to worry about accessories like proprietary chargers or extra batteries you lose some of that freedom.

Why is the choice of cheap compact cameras so expensive and limited now??

The SX220-230 is a very pocketable and versatile camera. I had one and liked it, but they are so prone to dust getting into the lens and sensor area and it's almost impossible to get rid of it.If you're thinking about getting one check carefully before you do.

informative video. I must admit I'm a budget photography enthusiast myself, I've added your channel, it's always good to connect with other likeminded creators.

I have the Canon G12 and is still using it. Great camera with yhe kast of the CCD sensor. I also have the Lumix LX100, another gem of a camera. Still using it after 10 years. Both both the caneras new.

50 seconds in and I am in love with you video

I have the Canon SX210. It has it's good points and definitely has the retro feel.

I regreet to have given my old Ricoh GRX as it had unique features in a very compact size... Interchangeable captor & lens system! Nowadays I use only small cameras such as mft system or 1" Pana TZ100... and weatherproof P&S like the Olympus Though serie: I own the TG860 which is perfect for beach, dive, snow and rain! With a 24-120mm eq and a flipping screen in a quite pocketable size for less than 100€ it's a gem of a camera. And some filters are really cool: mirror, puzzle, B&W...

just subscribed because it was Really Budget Friendly ❤️

I would also add the Panasonic Lumix GF series. I have a GF1 w/ 14mm pancake lens and it has been awesome. It was cheap, interchangeable lens, pocketable with normal clothes, and the pictures it takes are full of character and it is a joy to use.

The lumix LF1 is the same camera as the Leica c but wearing a different coat. A lot of Leica compacts are made by Panasonic

Why show the photos edited? What good is that? Doesn't give a realistic interpretation at all.

Thanks for an honest view of affordable cameras. My OMDEM5 II has ongoing video issues and I am looking to go smaller. Does the Fuji XQ1 shoot video? What is your suggestion on the best pocket camera with video. Thanks again!

Interessting video. Like older compact cameras too :-). Greetings from lower Bavaria.

I have got used Lumix GF6 with 14-42 power zoom lens, well its kind of compact micro 4/3 camera and I got it for 75 euro, I can put in the bag one more battery, usb charger and few micro sd cards, I think it is a great camera along with GM1 which is even smaller.

After this video the prices for these cameras on eBay skyrocketed!!!!!

Like the information but wish there was more sample pictures and videos instead of filming the camera

What is the recipe for getting the fujifilm pro 400h recipe on the g12? 🙂. Also, please I would like to know how you do to get the blooms from the lights you showed?

2 of the best ccd pocket cams before 2011 were the F30/31fd and the Canon S95 all use a 1/1.7" (7.5x5.5mm)ccd and an honorable mention is the F50fd (super ccd 1/1.6 (8x6mm)for size, speed, and lower iso performance up to 400. The color nod goes to the fuji's. If you go a little larger in size, the fuji XF1 & XQ1 are very close to the top for a 2/3" (8.8x6.6mm) and under. I don't think there are others this small that give as good results. I base this on owning around 75 different pocket models over 2 decades starting with the fuji F10 in 2005.

The G12, power on to shot speed? And raw write speed? Are they relatively quick? I know the Nikon p7000 series was rather slow (I had one) wondered if the G12 is better?

Thanks for making this video, I am so tired of the hipsters making their x100v videos. Also I like the images you take

For me, Nikon wins because of the free editing software program. But, 20MP is a bit much, so I will look for a older one than the P7000. Thank you.

insane that cheapest listed WORKING SX230s are at like $100+, and the G12s are at like 200-300....

mini cameras are more expensive than my phone😅😅😅

how about samsung ex2f? is it any good?

gokil bang

repeating same clips and audio gets annoying

The compacts may beat the overpriced Ricoh GRRRX in value, but they can beat the latest cameras in mobile phones? The phone cameras cost nothing since we already have the phones. They can take excellent pictures…and videos. And certainly pocketable! ;-)

I hate being mean butit hurts listening to you talk, its so hard to watch your video

great video!

I have a Nikon Coolpix s3500 and I hate the colours it produces. It's all too saturated imo, too kawaii. I prefer using my Sony Cybershot DSC-W710 instead. The image quality is slightly worse, but the vibe and colour are better imo

After watching this video, I will looking for my ancient camera in my warehouse