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

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

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, ...

Even in one of the world's most competitive markets, older compact cameras continue to outsell newer releases – and some are ...

The best-selling compact cameras in Japan follow a common theme with zooms, vloggers, and budget models among the top options ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the rise of smartphones and their ever-improving attached cameras, the very idea of carrying around a separate, compact camera has become ...

The large sensor Canon PowerShot V1 has dropped to the lowest price that I've ever seen in the US ...

They say the best camera is the one you have with you. For most, that means the cameras they have bolted onto their smartphones. But that is not true for everyone — especially the younger crowd. To a ...

The average compact camera now costs roughly three times more than five years ago, according to Nikkei newspaper's latest publication. The contrast in pricing and features is stark, and it perfectly ...

From point-and-shoots to 'paper cameras', these are the most portable cameras for amateur photographers who just want to have ...