<![CDATA[ Latest from Digital Camera World AU in Compact-cameras ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/au/cameras/digital-cameras/compact-cameras Sat, 23 May 2026 21:20:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The growing number of black-and-white-only cameras is a good thing – they don't restrict creativity, they actually enrich it! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-growing-number-of-black-and-white-only-cameras-is-a-good-thing-they-dont-restrict-creativity-they-actually-enrich-it s4ZXkLbzkpS64rXzc9kbRG Sat, 23 May 2026 21:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I left my mirrorless at home to try the trendy Kodak PixPro FZ55. I get why the cheap point-and-shoot is a best-seller – but I’m not sold ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-left-my-mirrorless-at-home-to-try-the-trendy-kodak-pixpro-fz55-i-get-why-the-cheap-point-and-shoot-is-a-best-seller-but-im-not-sold NWjawNjfMMTTxEBGKoxJGQ Thu, 21 May 2026 20:08:41 +0000 Sat, 23 May 2026 09:20:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Compact cameras may be the photo trend of the decade, but there is such a thing as cameras that are too small ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/compact-cameras-may-be-the-photo-trend-of-the-decade-but-there-is-such-a-thing-as-cameras-that-are-too-small us6eKMc6yWohmM9qXgctpE Thu, 21 May 2026 16:09:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tucked two Ricoh GR IV series compact cameras into my pockets. I was surprised by the one that I shot the most ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-tucked-two-ricoh-gr-iv-series-compact-cameras-into-my-pockets-i-was-surprised-by-the-one-that-i-shot-the-most SaXYo2dtwBHGc8r7uSasBB Wed, 20 May 2026 18:47:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Panasonic Lumix L10 is already so popular that orders are delayed in Japan, but I'm not at all surprised ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-new-panasonic-lumix-l10-is-already-so-popular-that-orders-are-delayed-in-japan-but-im-not-at-all-surprised 8U2wsMFRoRTRyhufZUyE58 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:45:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Compact cameras have an annoying heat problem. The Canon PowerShot V1 is one of the few point-and-shoots that cools itself ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/compact-cameras-have-a-key-problem-that-gets-worse-in-the-summer-the-canon-powershot-v1-has-a-rare-fix b9wQVqYKPC8e5sjugjBVwF Mon, 18 May 2026 19:53:36 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 19:37:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Panasonic Lumix L10 is larger than some compact cameras despite a smaller sensor – but there's a good reason why ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-panasonic-lumix-l10-is-larger-than-some-compact-cameras-despite-a-smaller-sensor-but-theres-a-good-reason-why 4PEYbL4zaRBvURQT3ma3d9 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:02:39 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 11:33:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This popular compact camera is nearly impossible to buy – but it's now Japan's new #1 ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-popular-compact-camera-is-nearly-impossible-to-buy-but-its-now-japans-new-no-1 xiV65gEgLnvWYAVoDqL2ti Wed, 13 May 2026 11:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lumix celebrates 25th birthday with a new premium compact camera and it's got a proper viewfinder! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/lumix-celebrates-25th-birthday-with-a-new-premium-compact-camera-and-its-got-a-proper-viewfinder sGbchenahfCWVTkY5mGiAK Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 01:48:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ APS-C compact cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR IV have gone viral. But are photographers about to get another option? ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/aps-c-compact-cameras-like-the-fujifilm-x100vi-and-ricoh-gr-iv-have-gone-viral-but-are-photographers-about-to-get-another-option m4MJkT3sNvC5Gaf3whTduJ Sun, 10 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The trendiest compact cameras in Japan right now have a key feature that’s hard to find on any smartphone ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-trendiest-compact-cameras-in-japan-right-now-have-a-key-feature-thats-hard-to-find-on-a-smartphone wZUzXKrZXEG9WiRfHNFYSf Wed, 06 May 2026 08:51:41 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:51:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ US$35 retro compact camera wins two major awards – it shoots 1.6MP low-resolution images ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/us-usd35-retro-compact-camera-wins-two-major-awards-it-shoots-1-6mp-low-resolution-images wW3quPgbS2WLD6z7Mwxiv4 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:45:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:14:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nikon Coolpix S9300 compact camera is Gen Z approved. Bright, bubbly, cheap and… heck now I want one, too! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/nikon-coolpix-s9300-compact-camera-is-gen-z-approved-bright-bubbly-cheap-and-heck-now-i-want-one-too KXeodQYfGAaL4UeBM7pSWZ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:48:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for a RIDICULOUSLY cheap waterproof compact camera for the summer? ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/looking-for-a-ridiculously-cheap-waterproof-compact-camera-for-the-summer waT7YAtMjHuzAs3PZAkjWW Fri, 01 May 2026 18:23:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ This YouTuber has "created a Ricoh GR IV clone for $200" ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-youtuber-has-created-a-ricoh-gr-iv-clone-for-usd200 FxuJ5FXRmREsuUJB2SDjaS Fri, 01 May 2026 16:13:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I believe the reason compact cameras zoomed ahead in popularity in the past, will see them zoom ahead again in the present ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-believe-the-reason-compact-cameras-zoomed-ahead-in-popularity-in-the-past-will-see-them-zoom-ahead-again-in-the-present ttZkG3nQpExicwiNKXp3L3 Fri, 01 May 2026 13:34:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nikon's first full-frame compact camera rumored – retro design, no viewfinder expected – after cancelled DL series ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/nikons-first-full-frame-compact-camera-rumored-retro-design-no-viewfinder-expected-after-cancelled-dl-series jubuybQGTzjwxtrzRZToUH Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:52:10 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:52:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Major award for premium compact camera that is a "Sony ZV killer" and best-seller in Japan – but it wasn't built for photographers ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/major-award-for-premium-compact-camera-that-is-a-sony-zv-killer-and-best-seller-in-japan-but-it-wasnt-built-for-photographers zH8wQ4YxsRpNCHrpG7RmRi Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:07:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ With its 8x zoom, is this new Agfa compact camera the ulitimate budget set-up for vloggers? ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/with-its-8x-zoom-is-this-new-agfa-compact-camera-the-ulitimate-budget-set-up-for-vloggers TMMFH34xWnyGpviTHTBSEB Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pink cameras are trendy right now. My favorite cheap retro camera just got a makeover – and yes, there's a pink one ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/pink-cameras-are-trendy-right-now-my-favorite-cheap-retro-camera-just-got-a-makeover-and-yes-theres-a-pink-one 8YKrJoKbwxpTPooUgYtNpR Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:20:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ This point-and-shoot blends a smartphone-style display with a compact camera lens – and I predict content creators would love it ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-point-and-shoot-blends-a-smartphone-style-display-with-a-compact-camera-lens-and-i-predict-content-creators-would-love-it c6mQyqynTiNWNSzeR6s9cn Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:35:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Iconic 61MP compact camera wins major award as a standout choice for professional photographers – after nearly 10 years of waiting ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/iconic-61mp-compact-camera-wins-major-award-as-a-standout-choice-for-professional-photographers-after-nearly-10-years-of-waiting ACUWkVNicQHuEE8Z6ehMmL Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:25:09 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:47:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 83x zoom camera is disappearing – a popular go-to for budget wildlife and bird photography ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/bridge-cameras/this-83x-zoom-camera-is-disappearing-a-popular-go-to-for-budget-wildlife-and-bird-photography bHVwPeUau6AXrgmDk7ijxT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:31:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Popular compact camera wins major award for "outstanding" detail, color, and features – and now shoots at 1/16000 sec ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/popular-compact-camera-wins-major-award-for-outstanding-detail-color-and-features-and-now-shoots-at-1-16000-sec 7P84MJAQQygLQqYinckWBc Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:45:55 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a photography expert (and an adult) – but I am still excited by the current craze for toy cameras! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/im-a-photography-expert-and-an-adult-but-i-am-still-excited-by-the-current-craze-for-toy-cameras vJMwSBAB3yUeS8dzfuFUg8 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The trendy Ricoh GR isn’t one camera but five. I’ve shot most of them. Choosing between the GR IV, the HDF, the Monochrome and GR IIIx is actually simple ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-trendy-ricoh-gr-isnt-one-camera-but-five-ive-shot-most-of-them-choosing-between-the-gr-iv-the-hdf-the-monochrome-and-gr-iiix-is-actually-simple gRSmxCVbUQQVgzFcNdDJ9P Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon's next PowerShot compact cameras may finally put photography first again – even with smaller sensors. Here's why ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/canons-next-powershot-compact-cameras-may-finally-put-photography-first-again-even-with-smaller-sensors-heres-why BHk6SQD5N3DgNLUbTDXTNb Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:10:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I keep picking up my Fujifilm X100 compact camera and completely ignoring my pro-grade Sony A7R IV ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-keep-picking-up-my-fujifilm-x100-compact-camera-and-completely-ignoring-my-pro-grade-sony-a7r-iv B55PAZWfXJw2X2s93NT2eK Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:27:50 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:59:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ The compact camera is back… Why 2.4 million people are discovering that real buttons are outpacing smartphones in 2026 ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-compact-camera-is-back-why-2-4-million-people-are-discovering-that-real-buttons-are-outpacing-smartphones-in-2026 zJqh5ZHPRseZi6pi8MT6X3 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These two compact cameras are quite different – yet both have been Japan's most popular budget models for months ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/these-two-compact-cameras-are-quite-different-yet-both-have-been-japans-most-popular-budget-models-for-months iDWwGF36anrZVavYskg3h6 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ultra-high resolution compact cameras by Canon probably won't happen – at least for now ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ultra-high-resolution-compact-cameras-by-canon-probably-wont-happen-at-least-for-now TZzyya36kuMobEC4NAwky6 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The trendiest compact camera that you can actually buy is this point-and-shoot, according to one retailer in Japan ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-trendiest-compact-camera-that-you-can-actually-buy-is-this-point-and-shoot-according-to-one-retailer-in-japan MUTf4Uucj8SJmvYwRGEi45 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em: Why Canon’s retroAnalog Concept Camerais the most interesting thing it’sdonein years ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em-why-canons-retro-analog-concept-camera-is-the-most-interesting-thing-its-done-in-years d3JkAoXsprFQUMBtemtF84 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I shot with a color compact camera in one hand and a black-and-white in the other. This is what I captured with the Ricoh GR IV HDF and GR IV Monochrome ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-shot-with-a-color-compact-camera-in-one-hand-and-a-black-and-white-in-the-other-this-is-what-i-captured-with-the-ricoh-gr-iv-hdf-and-gr-iv-monochrome xB4ccWawwhzpbDmqaUURDa Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This US$99 compact camera promises to be a big hit in Japan – and it takes on Kodak's best-selling favorite ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-us-usd99-compact-camera-promises-to-be-a-big-hit-in-japan-and-it-takes-on-kodaks-best-selling-favorite gAMdiDCW22tZtiA3eGqrM7 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:24:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Confirmed! The price drop on the Fujifilm X Half isn't a temporary sale price as the retro compact camera comes in at a new, lower list price ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/compact-camera-prices-are-climbing-but-fujifilm-has-dropped-the-list-price-of-the-retro-x-half-to-what-i-think-it-should-have-been-at-launch EPCcG3QdsCxbzQebWRWTVY Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:01:42 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:41:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricoh GR IV HDF review: A trendy compact camera gets a trendy filter and (spoiler alert) it’s fantastic! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ricoh-gr-iv-hdf-review-a-trendy-compact-camera-gets-a-trendy-filter-and-spoiler-alert-its-fantastic YPyFV6VYWqKYh66RQGsR6h Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:46:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricoh GR IV Monochrome review: This camera can’t shoot color, but it’s epic anyway ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-review-this-camera-cant-shoot-color-but-its-epic-anyway wyyFf6XS8fRYaiU7pyMprP Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:40:07 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:25:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kodak's newest bridge camera goes on sale next month with a MEGA 65x zoom! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/bridge-cameras/kodaks-newest-bridge-camera-goes-on-sale-next-month-with-a-mega-65x-zoom RXoZi9bQpfaRgFkVDzQcqE Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:40:15 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:39:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panasonic’s new Lumix ZS300/TZ300 compact camera gives travelers something smartphones still can’t ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/panasonics-new-lumix-tz300-compact-camera-gives-travelers-something-smartphones-still-cant YJdXubZcsMD6xwQwhCkzXc Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:12:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn’t understand the hype behind black-and-white-only cameras. Then, I tried one for the first time. The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a camera with an attitude! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-didnt-understand-the-hype-behind-black-and-white-only-cameras-then-i-tried-one-for-the-first-time-the-ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-is-a-camera-with-an-attitude 5QDcZNV4t5JtbLiEroFwGU Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:16:31 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:54:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ The "best retro compact camera" returns to No.1 in the charts – and Leica celebrates its first best-seller chart success ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-best-retro-compact-camera-returns-to-no-1-in-the-charts-and-leica-celebrates-its-first-best-seller-chart-success zyFWmDGAwyJ4YY3jpLvaFL Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:32:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ This cute 3MP keychain camera makes photography feel like a video game with real-life scavenger hunt “quests” ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-cute-3mp-keychain-camera-makes-photography-feel-like-a-video-game-with-real-life-scavenger-hunt-quests D9RQXdejDJagMvkMcEK3K5 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:56:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ A large sensor, zoom-y compact camera just leaked online. But is it the compact camera revival that photographers are hoping for? ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/a-large-sensor-zoom-y-compact-camera-just-leaked-online-but-is-it-the-compact-camera-revival-that-photographers-are-hoping-for 7SoeqSCvyqm7Rrzdb9pwe8 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:44:09 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ This compact camera is so obsessed with pickles, it even makes a crunch sound when you press the shutter button ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-compact-camera-is-so-obsessed-with-pickles-it-even-makes-a-crunch-sound-when-you-press-the-shutter-button JgcMKLUr5oLBsTaB6MKmd7 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:17:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ After the X Half, Fujifilm will “explore the potential of 1-inch sensors." Here’s what I’d like to see from this setup ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/after-the-x-half-fujifilm-will-explore-the-potential-of-1-inch-sensors-heres-what-id-like-to-see-from-this-setup iJCbMzxRzthYWJWkoyZpzL Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new “disposable” digital compact camera feels like film. I tried the new Rewindpix compact camera on a trip, and I’m already charmed ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-new-disposable-digital-compact-camera-feels-like-film-and-thats-both-good-and-bad-i-tried-the-new-rewindpix-compact-camera-on-a-trip-and-im-already-charmed QRXrfA2gTL5iqQd5xP4YW6 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:39:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ The highest resolution compact camera yet: the 102MP medium-format Fujifilm GFX100RF might let you leave your mirrorless at home ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-highest-resolution-compact-camera-yet-the-102mp-medium-format-fujifilm-gfx100rf-might-let-you-leave-your-mirrorless-at-home yMJbM2Gf8t4ZePz4LkwsM4 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:13:05 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:47:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Uh oh, does Fujifilm have another X100VI on its hands? The Instax Mini Evo Cinema is out of stock, and scalpers are nearly doubling the price! ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/uh-oh-does-fujifilm-have-another-x100vi-on-its-hands-the-instax-mini-evo-cinema-is-out-of-stock-and-scalpers-are-nearly-doubling-the-price 6efihZy362kUN7bDfC784P Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:46:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will there ever be a Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IV? Rumors hint that the trendy G7 X III successor will get an unexpected name ]]> https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/will-there-ever-be-a-canon-powershot-g7-x-mark-iv-rumors-hint-that-the-trendy-g7-x-mark-iii-successor-will-get-an-unexpected-name PH2e6v75MoA6HbsTAdiyER Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:06:11 +0000