I love my Nikon Coolpix B700.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-pr...lpix-b700.html

It has a 60x zoom which I have used successfully for quite long-range shots of birds. The only drawback is that the smaller lens lacks the light gathering power of the big "howitzers' used by professionals. You also need strong light for a fast shutter speed when using it "off the shoulder" at long range. The built-in stabiliser helps but, obviously, a rest is preferred.

The shooting menu has rapid-fire options for elusive birds or sports shots and all the manual options are there if that is how you like to roll. yes, it can shoot "Raw" but as a hobbyist I find the in-camera J-peg more than adequate. (Sorry, Ameerat )

Best of all - it only weighs in at 585gm and this was what attracted me to it. I use it mainly as a travel camera and who wants to wander around exotic cities or hike through bushland loaded down like a pack mule with a heavy camera and a bag full of glass?