Aahz Sir, my son went thru the same thought process, namely: a) Prefer a compact camera with some capability of a DSLR b) Viewfinder not essential- comfortable with LCD. c) DSLR size like my K-5 a big NO. d) Money not a very big issue - can spend up to CAD 650 e) Decent video capability as an add on. He borrowed a friends Nikon D5200, but returned it the same day. He than got the Sony Nex-5R CAD 570 with the 18-55 lens and the Nex-3N CAD 400 with the 16-50 Lens. After extensive tests and general feel of the cameras, he kept the Nex-3N. These Nex's have an APS-C sensor. Pretty impressive too as per DxO mark. And Aahz I wouldn't bother too much about Hobby Cost, as just holding a camera gives me immense pleasure and happiness. Do ring in this stress busting calculation into the costing. And I don't even make money with my hobby. I too waited and waited for the "right technology". Bought a Minolta bridge digital camera in 2003, till my daughter gave me a K20D in 2009. She said, hey Papa, technology will keep overtaking you, get it now. So why wait for another 5 or 10 years - a $ now may be 10 times in your technology future. Just my 2-cents, from a wise spender, a master mechanic and all things photographic buzz; ah! and I forget, a retired old fart of an Advisor in the worlds biggest conglomerate. Doesn't sound like a free sermon I hope? Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land.
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