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A year after Canon increased production, this PowerShot compact camera is still so viral that used models are nearly twice the new cost
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS Canon has increased compact camera production multiple times, yet the PowerShot G7 X Mark III's viral status still makes it hard to find

“Looks over specs” – As smartphone cameras reach 100MP, 20-year-old compact cameras with single-digit megapixel counts are booming in Japan
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS As smartphone cameras reach triple-digit megapixels, some are reaching for 5MP compact cameras with CCD sensors. This is why
This compact camera is the size of a lipstick, but it still shoots 16MP photos and 2K videos with a rotating lens and retro filters
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
KICKSTARTER The SNYP Pocket Camera weighs less than a golf ball, but the camera's size isn't the only unusual feature

Nearly half of the trendiest compact cameras in Japan have this one feature – and one of them isn’t even “compact” at over 1,000g
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS The Sony RX10 V was only around for one day in July, but it still made the top ten in Japan, proving the popularity of zoom

The "new" #1 compact camera in Japan has been popular for years – but the real point-and-shoot hero sits close behind at just US$99 with a retro look
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS The most popular compact cameras in Japan are years old – but Kodak's retro Pixpro series is ruling the chart and outselling newer releases

These compact cameras are budget point-and-shoot champions and now they're even cheaper
By Kim Bunermann Published
DEALS Pocket-sized point-and-shoot cameras that make photography fun and affordable, with prices almost as small as the cameras themselves

Is transparent tech making a comeback? This affordable screen-free retro compact camera is now launching in a classic Y2K look
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS The Camp Snap 2 point-and-shoot camera now comes in a Y2K-inspired semi-transparent purple

Looks like "the compact camera you can take ANYWHERE" is now discontinued, but a new one could be on the way
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS This much-loved camera is one of the toughest compacts around and could be disappearing from the market – but photographers who want more than a regular point-and-shoot may have reason to be hopeful

Pentax hasn’t abandoned DSLRs – but it’s the compact camera comeback craze that’s giving Ricoh cameras a much-needed boost
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
RICOH Ricoh-Pentax may still have DSLRs, but it's the Ricoh GR IV series that's delivering key growth

This compact camera is perfect for street photography and vlogging – it's hard to find, but this US retailer still has it in stock in white
By Kim Bunermann Published
DEAL The Sony ZV-1 is a powerful little camera that's perfect for candid shots and a brilliant tool to start your vlogging journey
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