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Cameras are “dumb tech.” No, that’s not an insult – it’s the reason compact cameras are making a comeback
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Opinion The reason compact cameras are making a comeback may not be just about image quality, but digital minimalism

MyFirst Camera 50 review: A fantastic kids' camera let down by software issues
By Kalum Carter published
Review The MyFirst Camera 50 has all the hallmarks of being a great kids' camera – but the video diary, MP3 player and social media features may ruin the experience

Canon R5 C drops to its LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon's 8K video and 45MP still powerhouse, the Canon R5 C is now even cheaper at £2,929

If I had to choose a new compact camera, the Ricoh GR IIIx gets my vote!
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion After seeing it at The Photography & Video Show, I just can't get the Ricoh GR IIIx out of my mind!

Yashica City 100 zoom compact review: a name steeped in photographic history adorns this affordable point-and-shoot camera
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Yashica City 100 is a cut above run-of-the-mill cheap plastic digital cameras, with a more exotic feature list and superior performance, albeit with a step up in purchase price

The Nikon Coolpix SQ is a retro compact camera that folded before folding smartphones were a thing
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION Long before folding tech was cool, the Nikon Coolpix SQ took a risk with an oddball design

RIP: Sony just killed off one of my favorite cameras
By James Artaius published
I'm holding a vigil for one of my beloved bridge cameras, which Sony has just killed off

What the hell even IS a compact camera these days?
By James Artaius published
OPINION Compact cameras used to be small and straightforward. Now, they're huge and high-powered. What happened?
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