[abhisheks77]

This really make sense. After learning more from experts post, I realised that my question and preference is changed now. I think, I should edit and repost my question as below. Please consider this.

 

I m not a <a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">professional photographer</a>, but I love to click photos. I have been using my Lumix point and shoot from past 3 years. Now I want to change it and willing to upgrade it. I have been reading lot of posts on internet and somewhat confused about, what should be better for me.

I would have love to take DSLR, but only reason which is pushing me back is its bulkyness and weight.

 

My preferences will be --

- I love to travel and really walk for long sometimes. I will go for non-<a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">dslr's</a> if I can get same <a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">image quality</a> in them.

- My photography will not be in sports/actions or it doesn't require very fast capturing.

- I would definitely like to have some control on fuctions and can play and experiment with them.

- Much of time, I will be clicking landscpaes, family, gathering, mountains, desearts, wilflife, so it means a bit of everything.

- Occassionally will shoot video also and expect it to be good.

- I may not go beyond 750$.

- Not sure, if I plan to choose a photography class sometime later, will it require to have DSLR ?

- <a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">Wifi</a>, GPS not required.



 

If I am understanding correctly, below camera will give me almost equivalent image as DSLR's

Sony NEX-5/6.
<a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">Samsung</a> NX300/NX1000.

Fuji X-M1 - Price not known, but I saw some very good reviews on internet. Likely to be released in August.
<a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">Panasonic LUMIX</a> FZ72 - Not yet in stores, so can't see how it looks in hands.
<a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">Sony Alpha</a> SLT series.

 

If I need to do too much compromise, I can opt for DSLR (light-weighted). Minimum I can see is Canon 100D. Except this one, others will go till 750 grams (including lens).

Few of my (better photographer than me) friends suggested that, why I shouldn't go for DSLR's if I am ready to pay 700$ in compact/mirrorless/bridge <a class="" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14405#">cameras</a>. Not sure, if this question is worth thinking.

 

I am new to this field and so many reviews posts confused me. I would really appreciate if experts can suggest me what would be better according to my preferences. Hope I am clear in, what I expect.

Once I get some suggestions for few cameras, I will narrow down my list and read more on them