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this post was submitted on 12 Sep 2025
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Honestly, if you want "quick unprofessional photos" stick with a smartphone.
Standalone cameras don't have nearly the processing or automated modes of modern phones. So while bigger sensors and better glass can get you a better image it comes along with needing to know how to use the camera and processing the photos afterwards.
That said if you still want something at a decent price I'd be looking at a used Fuji x100 or Sony rx100.
I find that my Sony RX100 produces better photos than my Pixel phone. It has an auto mode that generally picks the right settings.
The pictures are more detailed and less blurry, especially in low light.
The only post processing necessary is copying the pictures from the SD card, which is admittedly a pretty big hassle.
You're right about buying one second hand, since they're incredibly expensive.
Why is it a hassle