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Amazon’s best-selling cameras right now aren’t at all what I expected, but as a parent and pro photographer, I 100% agree
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION Several of the best-selling cameras on Amazon right now are made for kids. As a photographer and parent, this is a trend I love

I gave up my iPhone for a screen-free compact camera. I didn’t miss the screen, but I did miss these two things
By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated
OPINION I ignored my iPhone camera for 13 days – nearly twice my original goal – and shot with screen-free compact cameras instead

This compact camera has stayed popular for 8 years – and its updated version tops Japan's sales charts despite changing very little
By Kim Bunermann Last updated
UPDATED Released in 2018, Canon's pocket-sized superzoom has remained a favorite – right now, its updated version is Japan's best-selling compact camera

A popular compact camera has jumped in list price. But trends aren’t entirely to blame for the new Ricoh GR IV prices
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS The Ricoh GR series of compact cameras has increased in price in multiple regions, following rising manufacturing costs

Doomed Nikon DL to make stunning comeback following 1-inch premium compact camera rumor?
By Mike Harris Published
News The rumor mill is talking about a fixed-lens Nikon compact camera built around a 1-inch sensor. IF it exists, is it even a good idea?

Sony is bringing its RX10 bridge camera back from the dead! New monster-zoom Cyber-shot compact camera launches this week!
By Chris George Last updated
Updated The 1-inch bridge camera is making an unexpected return, with the next Sony RX10 launching on July 09

Are screen-free digital cameras the antidote to doomscrolling and smartphone addiction?
By Gavin Stoker Published
Opinion Do the likes of the Camp Snap, Leica M-11D and even the Fujifilm X Half add up to a trend for those seeking a screen-free photographic experience?

It cost US$995 but, if the battery of this 1990 digital compact camera died, ALL your photos vanished forever!
By David S Young Published
Classic cameras The first commercial digital camera required a docking station and a computer just to boot up

I love the Kodak keychain camera, but do the other brands take better photos? These are the best keychain cameras I've tried
By James Artaius Published
BUYING GUIDE These mini camera keychains are cool, but some are much better than others. Here are the best keychain cameras I've tested

I ditched my cumbersome camera kit for a compact Yashica – now that's what I call Independence Day!
By Adam Waring Published
OPINION Fed up with carting around heavy camera gear, I went on a whistlestop trip to New York City armed with only a pocket-sized Yashica Tank. But would I do it again?
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