I tested the current crop of compact cameras for travel, wildlife, underwater, better-than-your-phone shots and more.

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The Fujifilm X100VI is one of the most difficult cameras to actually get hold of worldwide – and it's taking the #1 spot in ...

Portrait photography has been one of the prominent genres in the medium. Making one’s portrait is as much about one’s vision of that person as it is about the gear. In the film era, one could obtain ...

The Ricoh GR IV has won several awards since releasing in September 2025, but its $1,499 MSRP means that it's not as ...

We’ve focused on interchangeable-lens cameras for this guide, as most compact (ie fixed-lens) cameras cannot give the magical portrait combination of a short telephoto lens for flattering features and ...

Smartphone cameras may be improving, but they’re still not on the same level as a dedicated camera. While cameras can be bulky, the best compact cameras offer a small, portable, lightweight build, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While smartphone cameras have certainly come a long way in terms of delivering beautiful photos and cinematic-quality videos, nothing can ...

Image: Panasonic Panasonic is celebrating the 25th anniversary with the launch of a large sensor enthusiast zoom compact. The ...