Help me upgrade my digital camera

[stitchfan2]

I thinking of upgrading my digital camera and looking for suggestions. I currently have a Sony DSC-W530, it's a 14 MP point and shoot. I like that it's lightweight and compact. I got it in 2011 so I know it's a little dated. It's survived 4 vacations so far. The best thing is that I can toss it in my back pocket when I don't need it in hand. The pictures are great in the day but I can't master the fireworks, indoor rides or low light. I'm also an avid scrapbooker so my focus is 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10's. My last Disney vacation our photo count as around 2500, so I take a ton of pictures of everything - characters, food, landscape, rides, inside/outside epcot pavilions, resort shots, selfies - you name it.

I should also note I have a DSLR but I don't want to log that around the parks. So please don't suggest one unless it's super portable.

Hope that helps a little. My next Disney vacation is in June so I have time to shop.

What would you suggest?

 

[dmaxphil]

The best thing is that I can toss it in my back pocket when I don't need it in hand.

Here are few to get you started.

Fuji X70
Panasonic Lumix TZ80 or one of the other TZ's
Canon G7(s)
Sony RX100 - whichever fits your budget

If you want waterproof, the Olympus TG-4 has served me well.

 

[hakepb]

It sounds like the Sony RX100 series cameras have the general features you are looking for: compact, big (for a PnS) sensor and fast lens.
The RX100 has a 1" sensor that is much larger than a typical PnS which means better high ISO
And the bright F/1.8 lens (at wide angle) means more light

Fireworks is more about having a tripod than a fancy camera so you can take 2-6 second exposures. (Or a tripod substitute like a gorilla pod, fence, trash can...)

There are 4 RX100 variants with different lens and feature variations.

Cannon, Panasonic and now Nikon have also jumped into the 1" sensor PnS arena, also (most using Sony's 1" sensor)

 

[mom2rtk]

Are you willing to shoot in manual mode? Are you willing to bring a tripod to the parks?

Honestly, the reason people lug around DSLR's is to accomplish the things you want to do (shoot better in low light, shoot fireworks, etc).

There are smaller options than a DSLR, but not necessarily ones that will fit in your back pocket.

 

[stitchfan2]

I'd shoot manual that's not an issue. I wouldn't want to bring in a tripod so the fence garbage can idea I'll definitely try.

I'm also not tried to the "pocket" since I usually wear a cinch bag.

 

[havoc315]

I'd shoot manual that's not an issue. I wouldn't want to bring in a tripod so the fence garbage can idea I'll definitely try.

I'm also not tried to the "pocket" since I usually wear a cinch bag.

Combined with the rx100, a gorilla pod is super portable and fits nicely in a small bag or even a large pocket. Then just attach your camera to a railing, or use the pod to properly balance it on a garbage can, etc.

 

[bob100]

I thinking of upgrading my digital camera and looking for suggestions.
I should also note I have a DSLR but I don't want to log that around the parks. So please don't suggest one unless it's super portable.
Hope that helps a little. My next Disney vacation is in June so I have time to shop.

What would you suggest?

I too wouldn't want to lug a DSLR and multiple lens at Disney
Like others have suggested look at the mirrorless options from Fuji, Sony, etc. A pocket camera and "pancake" lens are lightweight and easy to carry around. Bonus feature: mirrorless cameras also take DSLR lens (with the appropriate adapter)
www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

 

[fractal]

Just go all out and get the Sony RX1rii.