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The Olympus Stylus 1 is a vintage compact camera with an excellent zoom lens – and I really wish OM System would make a modern version
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The zoom and compact size of the Olympus Stylus 1 are still the modern brand's best features

The Fujifilm X Half is now shipping. Will Fujifilm’s newest retro compact camera become just as trendy as the X100VI?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STOCK ALERT The Fujifilm X Half is now listed in stock at several retailers in the US and UK

This compact camera from AgfaPhoto has a 10x zoom, funky removable flash and rotating screen
By James Artaius published
AgfaPhoto drops a compact camera with manual controls, a rotating touchscreen and a hot shoe with flashgun

The death of the Sony RX10 kills the appeal of bridge cameras for me, just at the time they become more popular
By Chris George published
Opinion With the last of the one-inch sensor options disappearing, the bridge camera market now only gives you the option of a 1/2.3in sensor

Did you know the Ricoh GR III has a Daido Moriyama mode?
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion Why aren’t more camera brands leaning into photographer-style simulations?

These trendy compact cameras now cost more used than they ever did new. This is what I would buy instead
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Limited supply and increasing demand have made the prices of some compact cameras skyrocket, even used – but there are alternatives

The best bridge camera in 2025: 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

I think the X Half might be the most playful camera Fujifilm has ever made
By Kalum Carter published
Opinion I initially thought the Fujifilm X Half was a gimmick, but after getting hands-on with it, I've changed my mind!
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