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Ricoh’s rising camera sales prove that photographers increasingly want different, niche products that don’t follow the full-frame herd

By Gavin Stoker Published

Opinion Who would’ve thought Ricoh cameras would feature prominently in multiple best-seller lists, edging out bigger-name brands? Here’s what I believe is boosting Ricoh’s success

Opinion
Photographer looking through the Sony RX10 V electronic viewfinder while taking a picture.
The best bridge camera in 2026: ultra-zoom cameras for far-off subjects

By James Artaius Last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best bridge camera will deliver high-quality images, have a relatively big zoom, and DSLR-style handling

BUYING GUIDE
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS compact camera held in a hand
Japan’s No.1 compact camera is a cult favorite featuring 8-year-old tech and 40x zoom that still beats newer releases

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED With second-hand prices often higher than the retail price, the compact camera topping Japan's sales chart is undoubtedly popular – here's why

UPDATED
A man with the Kodak Pixpro AZ653 bridge camera
Kodak Pixpro AZ653 review: a tiny sensor and huge zoom range

By Peter Fenech Published

review I used to be a devotee of bridge cameras, but is the massive zoom range enough to overlook the tiny imaging sensor? I took the Kodak Pixpro AZ653 for a spin to find out

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Photographer says sun photo “destroyed” his camera’s sensor. Here’s why you may need to heed the warnings

By Mike Harris Published

News The sun can damage your camera’s sensor, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to treat it with kid gloves

News
Ricoh GR IIIx
“This is a camera that should be shouted about more.” Ricoh is ending production on a beloved GR series compact camera – but what’s coming next is even better

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS Ricoh has announced the development of the Ricoh GR IVx, but the Ricoh GR IIIx will be discontinued first

NEWS
Photographer James Artaius holding the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite review: Canon's best photo-focused compact camera?

By Ben Andrews Last updated

Review All the optical zoom you could want, in a camera that'll easily slip into your jeans pocket

Review
Fujifilm GFX100RF
“A genuine marvel of engineering,” this 102MP retro compact camera has now swept all three of the world’s biggest design awards

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

FUJIFILM IDEA 2026 has given Fujifilm's medium-format compact camera a bronze award – and it's not the camera's first win either

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A Leica Q3 43 camera sitting on a wooden log surrounded by ivy
Why I think the Leica Q3 43 changed the premium compact camera market and made others take notice

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinon The Leica Q3 43 gave photographers what they wanted – and the industry took notice

Opinon
Panasonic Lumix L10 next to a Panasonic Lumix LX100
Everyone bitched that the Lumix L10 is too big for a compact camera – but the perfect-sized Lumix compact already exists

By James Artaius Published

OPINION Panasonic already makes the perfectly-proportioned compact camera. Do you wish there was a smaller Lumix L10? There is!

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