[squiggs96]

I am interested in getting a new camera. I want something above a point and shoot, but smaller than a DSLR. Basically I'll use the camera for when I go on vacations, sports trips, skiing or golfing. I like being able to pull a camera out of my pocket, take a few pics and put it back in. I don't want to have to carry around a camera bag or have it around my neck.

I've had a Sony Cyber-shot for 5 years or so. It's a pretty thin camera that the front slides up and down to turn on/off the camera. The zoom isn't great and the picture quality is okay. I don't have any technical knowledge of cameras or photography. I don't know how to manual focus or change the settings much.

I am thinking of getting a Nikon J1 with 10-30mm VR Lens. Does anyone have any experience with this one? Would you recommend it or not?

Thanks.