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The Kodak Charmera craze is out of control. Even this lens brand appears to be jumping on the keychain camera trend
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
RUMORS Leaked photos on Chinese social media hint that Viltrox is giving out keychain cameras at a festival

The best compact cameras in 2026: Portable powerhouses that (might) fit in your pocket!
By James Artaius Last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now – and I've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!

Once the digicam’s last gasp, here’s why the waterproof cameras kept the compact market afloat
By Gavin Stoker Published
Opinion Recent history suggests point-and-shoot cameras vanished entirely until being rediscovered – or adopted for the first time – by Gen Z TikTok users. But that’s not entirely true, as one key compact category never went away…

Flashback One35 V2 review: This retro disposable camera dupe is so good, I didn’t miss my iPhone snapshots
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
REVIEW The Flashback One35 V2 packs all the retro charm into a surprisingly digital – and connected – compact camera

This award-winning medium-format compact camera may just be proof that one lens is all you need
By Alan Palazon Published
News The Fujifilm GFX100RF recently won a technical award in Japan, and I think it's a good example of how minimalist setups can be the secret to great photography

It’s easy for us photographers to mock cheap compact cameras. But I believe they’re the gateway drug to serious photo addiction
By Gavin Stoker Published
Opinion If smartphone-addicted teens are the main audience for today’s compact digicams, rather than nostalgic parents, that’s got to be a good thing for the future of photography – right?

The trendy Ricoh GR IV compact camera series is about to get more expensive in Japan. Will other regions follow suit?
By Alan Palazon Published
News Ricoh says a “significant rise” in manufacturing and logistics is behind an upcoming price change for the popular GR series in Japan

Just released, and already the #1 compact camera in Japan – a travel-zoom featuring Leica optics
By Kim Bunermann Last updated
NEWS The new point-and-shoot camera features a 24-360mm / 15x zoom lens, while half of the top 10 compact cameras are on backorder
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