Other than the price, they're relatively hard to get hold of so if you have your heart set on one, you might have to hunt for one first. The Ricoh GR has a long history, both as a premium-quality compact 35mm film camera and now as a digital model.
However, its specs and its performance are now looking a little behind the curve compared to its latest rivals. GR fans, or GRists as Ricoh call them, will love this update of an iconic camera. But in the world of multi-lens camera phones the wider appeal of this fixed lens compact will probably be limited.
This is a beautiful-sized APS-C compact, ideal for carrying around in the pocket, and for discrete street photography. But this is sold at a luxury price that we do think is no longer justified by the the build quality or the feature set.
Rod is the Group Reviews editor for Digital Camera World and across Future's entire photography portfolio, with decades of experience with cameras of all kinds. He has been writing about photography technique, photo editing and digital cameras since they first appeared, and before that began his career writing about film photography.
He has used and reviewed practically every interchangeable lens camera launched in the past 20 years, from entry-level DSLRs to medium format cameras, together with lenses, tripods, gimbals, light meters, camera bags and more.
Included in this guide: 1. Specifications Type: Compact. Sensor: APS-C. Megapixels: LCD: 3in vari-angle touchscreen, 1. Viewfinder: EVF. Maximum continuous shooting speed: 7fps.
Max video resolution: Full HD. Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds. Megapixels: 17MP. LCD: 3in fixed, 1,24 million dots. Continuous shooting: 11fps.
Max video resolution: 4K. Reasons to avoid - 17MP is lower than some rivals. Sensor: 1-inch. LCD: 3in tilting touchscreen, 1.
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 30fps. Reasons to avoid - Pop-up viewfinder feels fiddly - Only a 1-inch sensor.
Sensor: 1in. LCD: 3in tilting, k dots. Maximum continuous shooting speed: 20fps. Reasons to avoid - Price! LCD: 3in tilting, 1,k dots. Maximum continuous shooting speed: 10fps. Reasons to avoid - No electronic viewfinder - No proper grip. Sony ZV Sony has adapted its RX design to make a brilliant vlogging camera.
Screen: 3in vari-angle touchscreen, k dots. Mic port: Yes. It isn't the newest model and, as a result, doesn't have the topnotch performance of its newer siblings. The RX IV sits in the middle of the RX family, and while newer models beat it for burst shooting, autofocus and focal range, for most people this cheaper alternative would still serve them brilliantly.
The 2. You might want to pair it with a separate grip for better handling, but if you need a powerful compact to slip into your pocket — and you don't want to spend a fortune getting it — you'll find the RX IV delivers plenty. This being a Leica, it also has a price tag to make your eyes water. Read our in-depth Leica Q2 Monochrom review.
A small grip and thumb rest make it nicer to handle than many rivals, while a control ring around the lens can be configured for easy adjustments, including zoom and focus.
Its sensor is small, but the shooting specs are still not to be sniffed at. Focusing is similarly speedy, with great face detection. Image quality is generally reasonable, too. There is some softness around the edge of the frame at 24mm and the sensor size does limit dynamic range. All the same, image stabilization keeps things sharp, with pleasing colors and broadly reliable exposures when shooting in JPEG or raw. With an attractive, streamlined design, the XF10 is an enjoyable camera to use. Less impressive is 4K video quality.
A frame rate of 15fps makes footage feel staggered, while rolling shutter and a susceptibility to wind noise limit the usefulness of movies. It's certainly not a pocket camera, but if you want a small, affordable point-and-shoot option with oodles of charm then it's well worth considering the Instax Mini Our favorite instant camera has an auto-exposure system that helps takes the guesswork out of shooting, without removing the variability and happy accidents that are part of the charm of the Instax charm.
As part of the smaller Instax Mini line, this camera produces credit card-sized prints that are ideal souvenirs from parties or family gatherings. If you fancy taking selfies, there's also a little mirror built into the front of the camera. The design is still on the chunky side, so if you want the smallest Fuji instant camera that remains the Instax Mini LiPlay. The latter costs twice as much as the Instax Mini 11, though, so we reckon this is the better pick for anyone who's looking for a relatively compact instant camera that doesn't break the bank.
Its autofocus system is comfortably ahead of any other pocket camera, tracking moving subjects with great reliability and making clever use of its Face and Eye AF, even in video mode. Video quality is superb, while image quality is also stellar.
But all of this comes at a huge price, and for many people it's just a little too steep for the camera to be included in the main list. Still, we can't avoid mentioning it as it's one of the best options around.
If your budget isn't limited at all, then you won't find a more powerful compact than the Mark VII. But if you're happy to sacrifice some of the latest autofocus features and a microphone jack, check out the RX VI position 6 , which offers most of its performance a little less cash.
The Q2 is a thing of beauty, and right now it's arguably the best compact camera around. It's not for everyone — not least because it costs a small fortune — but if you genuinely want the best compact you'll be hard pushed to find a finer one than the Q2. Leica hasn't compromised on the spec sheet, with the It's not the easiest to handle although you can get an optional grip and some may have preferred a tilting screen, but its build quality is near-faultless.
If you're pining for such a camera in your life but can't quite find the funds, consider the previous Q1 model, which offers a slightly stripped-down feature set by comparison for a hell of a lot less. North America. Included in this guide: 1. Looking for the best compact camera? Fujifilm XV. Specifications Sensor: Monitor: 3. Viewfinder: EVF. Continuous shooting: 11fps mechanical , 30fps electronic. User level: Intermediate.
Reasons to avoid - Needs filter for full weather-sealing - Fixed focal length. Specifications Sensor: 1-inch type, Continuous shooting: 10fps. Reasons to avoid - Small electronic viewfinder - Fixed screen. Sony ZV Specifications Sensor: 1-inch Viewfinder: None. Continuous shooting: 24fps. Specifications Sensor: 1-inch, Viewfinder: No. Continuous shooting: 20fps 30fps in Raw Burst mode.
Reasons to avoid - Lens can be a little soft - No hot shoe. If you want a more compact travel kit, this should be your main focus although other factors should also be taken into account. The availability of lenses for the system. This factor could be a deal-breaker for serious photographers as the lack of wanted focal lengths and special purpose e. It will be important to examine the extent to which a camera can be interfaced with a smart-phone and the amount of support it provides for easy uploading to the internet for various end uses including remote storage and printing.
An example of the type of image that can be made with a CSC. The shot was taken about 30 minutes before sunset using a focal length of mm and ISO of No filters or additional digital effects were used. All things being equal, a larger sensor should be preferable to a smaller one. But things are seldom equal and you are buying more than just a sensor. So should the image processor in the camera. CSCs come with different sensor sizes that have more influence on the size of the camera body and lenses than on practical imaging performance.
Five main sizes are available, as shown in the graphic on this page. Sensor size can influence image quality, although mainly at high sensitivity settings. Larger sensors can accommodate larger photosites which actually capture the imaging light. The bigger the photosite, the more light it will capture per pixel. More light equates to better performance, particularly at low light levels.
The table below lists the main sensor dimensions and shows which manufacturers have products in the various sensor sizes. Improvements you can expect from the latest processors include:. Faster continuous shooting speeds with larger buffer memories to support longer bursts of continuous shots;. Reduced noise in shots taken at high ISO settings, particularly with slower shutter speeds;.
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