These cameras, however, are definitely larger than pocket sized. This means sporting a camera bag in addition to your umbrella, water bottle, jacket and other travel necessities. It means a conscious decision to carry one more item - and maybe the decision that you won't need it for this occasion. Invariably, of course, that is when you miss a perfect photo opportunity.
The appeal of cell phone cameras is that it is impossible to predict when you will want to take a photo, and the cell phone is right there in your pocket. However, a cell phone, no matter how many megapixels, does not have a flash, zoom, or quality lens for taking quality photos. When they put a phone in a camera, instead of a camera in a phone, that may change. Until then put a cell phone in one pocket and your camera in another. If your camera fits comfortably in a pocket, you will be much more apt to take it along.
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