Can I (or should I) buy a beginner / amateur camera for under 500 usd?
I'm a beginner / amateur photographer with basic understanding of the setup / menu, and currently I'm using a Canon PowerShot S5 IS 8mp. It's a good camera but a bit old, and I'm comfortable with it, but the battery is draining super quick and photos when it's too dark often come out too blurry - I'm taking it on trips, so I just can't always get more light in some places.
My main question is, should I be thinking of investing into a new camera? I'd want it to be able to zoom nicely, have good quality, be a bit sturdy (I'd like it to last & be at least a bit sturdy) and not like super massive. Also, I'm not sure whether cameras use batteries or charge nowadays, but if they charge I'd prefer if it lasted like a day trip ~10h. Is what I want achievable under 500usd? Or is that a laughable budget and I should be aiming higher for anything usable? Or maybe should I stick to my old one?
(1) Budget, country, and currency: Poland, 500usd = +- 2000PLN
(2) What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs? Canon PowerShot S5 Is 8 MP
(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot? People, nature, architecture, landscapes
(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both? Photography though I'd prefer if it could take decent videos (not main focus)
Thanks a lot for any help