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Camera brands killed off the compact camera too soon, but is it too late for a revival?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Opinion Despite promising numbers, point-and-shoots are still far from the heyday of the 2000s
The best compact cameras in 2025: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
Compact cameras aren't dead - they still make up 60% of camera sales in Japan!
By Mike Harris published
news BCN Retail data suggests buyers in Japan are resurrecting the ailing compact camera market against a backdrop of rising interchangeable lens prices
So is Leica copying Ricoh now? The Leica Q3 43 reminds me of the Ricoh GR IIIx…
By Rod Lawton published
Opinion Fixed-lens compacts have one big drawback – the fixed lens. So if you want extra focal lengths, you have to buy extra cameras
Canon is using compact cameras to photograph Earth from a satellite – and the results will surprise you
By Kalum Carter published
News Did you know Canon has cameras in space?
Leica Q3 43 full-frame compact camera brings new perspective with 43mm lens
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The new Leica Q3 43 offers a new perspective "mirroring the natural field of vision" with a 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH lens
The best bridge camera in 2025: ultra-zoom cameras for far off subjects
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best bridge camera will deliver high-quality images, have a relatively big zoom, and DSLR-style handling
The best zoom camera in 2025
By Amy Davies last updated
buying guide Get up close and personal with distant subjects with our pick of the best zoom cameras you can buy right now
The best APS-C compact cameras in 2025: top image quality in your pocket
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE Big image quality in a small package: here are the best compact cameras packing APS-C image sensors
Cheap, toy-like cameras have a unique aesthetic that some find frustrating. But, with the right frame of mind, their crudeness can be harnessed to creative effect
By Benedict Brain published
Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing #72: Liberating himself from the shackles of modern technology, Benedict Brain has creative fun with his new Camp Snap camera
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