$200 for a Camera

I looked around earlier this year for a small, light, quality camera and settled on the Sony WX350. I've been quite happy with it.

The WX350 that Bob mentioned appears to be the successor to the WX300, which I have and like a lot for a camera of that price and size.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Waterproof-Digital-Camera/dp/B00B7N997O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416875842&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+coolpix+aw+110

Really, really good all-weather camera.

"Bokeh? We don't need no stinkin' bokeh." – Ansel Adams

The Canon S100 or S110 is sometimes available for less than $200. I kind of prefer the older S100, which I got as a refurb from B&H for about $150 earlier this year, after my little p+s camera died and I was prepping for a long hike. Good photos, easy to use, but offers some manual control and raw files for advanced users.

I am not going to reply here about which model I am leaning towards (prying eyes may be watching), but I love all the advice so far! Thank you all!

I also posted this question in the photography forum. Ian responded that he loves the viewfinder on his camera, and would gladly spend the extra cash to have one.

Can anyone recommend more models with viewfinders? I know they probably won't be in the $200 range but if the value is there, it is definitely something I would consider.

Thanks!

I'd highly recommend looking for something used. You can get a lot more bang for your buck. Browse around at keh.com. Their condition ratings are extremely conservative. The s100 recommendation is good. Maybe a panasonic LF1 or LX7 (both have viewfinders). If image quality is a priority stepping up to a 1st gen Sony RX100 would be a good move (have one for sale if you're interested).