Our selection covers everything from superzoom travel cameras to the best premium compacts. We’ve comprehensively tested a range of the top options and created this ranked list to help steer you in the right direction. Which compact camera is best for you comes down to your specific needs and budget. All of which make them great tools for street and travel photography. While the best camera phones have replaced cheap point-and-shoots, today’s top premium compacts still win out with big sensors, generous zoom ranges, sharp electronic viewfinders and high-quality lenses.
Whether you’re upgrading from a smartphone or looking for a capable backup camera, the best compact cameras pack versatile shooting skills into pocket-friendly bodies. Some of our preferred used camera marketplaces in the US include B&H Photo Video, MPB and Adorama, while UK we're fans of Ffordes, MPB, Wex Photo Video and Park Cameras. It’s possible to find a good deal on some of these cameras from one of the reputable marketplaces who provide a few more checks-and-balances compared to your average private eBay seller. In fact, some compact cameras like the Fujifilm X100V are so popular in 2023 that you can’t buy one even if you had the money.
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In 2022, I bought the Ricoh GR III X compact camera instead of the latest iPhone because it offers superior handling, plus there's nothing quite like a tool dedicated to photography and video without the other distractions that a smartphone brings. I’ve been reviewing the Leica Q3 which is a seriously lust-worthy bit of kit.Ī number of the other cameras in this list also cost as much if not more than the latest flagship smartphones, but that doesn't mean you should write them off. With continuous AF, the best you can do is 5 frames per second.Smartphones have gobbled up the low-cost point-and-shoot compact camera market and now the world's best compact cameras are premium models with high (if entirely justified) price tags.
Although Olympus advertises a burst rate of 8.7 shots per second, this camera isn’t the best choice for fast-paced sports, since you get that speed only if you disable continuous autofocus tracking. As a result, you may miss a brief moment when burst shooting, but this issue never prevented us from getting the shot we wanted. In our tests, the focus point had a tendency to shift to the background when a subject moved around the frame. Though the E-M10 IV’s AF system locks focus quickly and accurately on static subjects, its performance is less reliable when it’s trying to track a moving subject. Be sure to carry an extra battery for longer outings. At just 360 shots per charge, the E-M10 IV’s battery life is notably shorter than what you get from our picks by Fujifilm and Sony (580 and 520 shots, respectively). But given the complexity of cameras, as well as photographers’ demands for ever-greater control over their cameras, mirrorless cameras will likely never rid themselves of complex menu systems. The E-M10 IV’s menu system, like most modern camera menus, is annoyingly complicated. Weather sealing: A sunshower or some light rain shouldn’t interrupt a good day of shooting or cause damage to your camera. 
Fast, reliable autofocus: Capturing a sharp photo when you want it, and being able to maintain focus on a subject as it moves throughout the frame, is essential. Second card slot: Whether you want instant backup of your shots, the ability to separate your video and stills storage, or simply the peace of mind that comes from having another card already there when you need it, a second slot is useful. Long battery life: You shouldn’t be interrupted too often by the need to switch batteries. Fast burst-shooting rate: Fast-moving subjects are often best captured in a burst of images. Tilting or rotating screen: You’re likely to want to take a photo from a strange angle eventually. Comfortable grip and ample external controls: It shouldn’t be hard to adapt your shooting to a new situation. High-resolution EVF: An electronic viewfinder that provides a detailed view of your subject makes it easier for you to frame your images and is essential when you’re focusing manually.
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