Originally Posted by
VT_Speed_TR
I have a Sony Nex-5 (about 2 years old). The sensor is the same as Sony's DSLR (APS-c), but this a a mirrorless camera, so much smaller. Its the size of the 4/3 cameras, but has a much bigger sensor. interchangeable lenses, all kinds of features, and is fairly small with the kit lens (a zoom). It fits into a smaller bag which I keep strapped to the handlebar. I really like the size and all the features, though there are not a lot of lens choices.
It's amazing how fast sensor technology advances. The results from the RX100/RX100 II are close enough to the Nex 5N that the RXs are what we use most. One of the slick things about the 5N is you can add a Leica bayonet adapter and use rangefinder lenses. Pair it up with a Voigtlander lens and have a ball.
Any of the waterproof cameras will have marginal point and shoot quality images compared to the micro 4/3s, Nex or RX100 series.