I want to get a new camera, one that charges the battery through a USB cable (rather than a dedicated take the battery out type charger). I’m struggling to find a list of what cameras do that and even when looking on the manufacturers websites they offer conflicting infomation.

anyone have any clues or advice?

I need;
USB charging
lightweight
auto
about 14MP
compact

for multi-day, even multi-week rides

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Sony HX20V

Olympus TG1.

Thank you, keep them coming. I was hoping for something around half that price

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Lumix TZ30

Nikon Coolpix p300,310 & the latest version too (assuming p320?

Just look at the included accessories on the manufacturer’s websites. Should give you a clue.

Lumix TZ30. Spare batteries are also cheap and readily available, as they’re common across a wide range of Lumix cameras. I carry a charged spare in the little Timbuktoo case that the camera goes into, and I’ll get another sometime soon.