Finally brought : Canon Powershot SX240 HS from a electronic store (got made in japan model). All-rounder decent pocket camera.
2nd option was Nikon P330, which was dropped due to low in zoom and higher on price.
Thanks for giving more feedback on NX1000.
I have seen following video by NX1000 using 16mm f2.4 lens
The NX1000 comes with 20mm f3.5 kit lense, Can i get the same effect in video by using 20 mm kit ?. (i guess there must be some colour grading software to be used) My point is how good is 20...
How is the following deal of Samsung NX1000 mirrorless camera
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/samsung-nx1000-203mp-mirrorless-wifi/398295?utm_source=dgm&utm_campaign=afts-60985
Quality of the Camera depends upon size of Sensor, not on mega pixels.
Nikon P330 got largest sensor size (1/1.77), so its picture quality will be good from SX160, SX240. It is also able to shoot in RAW image. This Camera is like little DSLR. But the optical zoom is very low in this camera...
They both seems good, but i don't like heavy cameras.
Canon Sx500 seems more good in this segment due to light weight.
Now I have made my mind for Canon SX 240 due to 20X optical zoom, Raw support through CHDK. I am just waiting for good online deal in black color. The cheapest i yet find it...
@sky
http://www.nikon.co.in/en_IN/product_details.page?DCRPath=templatedata/en_IN/saleable_product_information/data/Digital%20Compact%20Cameras/Life/COOLPIX%20L610.xml¤tProductTab=2&CategoryID=gp11zkyp
Battery Life of Nikon L610
Approx. 120 shots when using alkaline batteries Approx...
You will get 4 no. rechargable batteries with L610.
Canon SX160
Pros:
Manual focus. 16X optical zoom. Can zoom while video recording.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L610