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Gofunly Kids Camera Instant Print
Amazon’s best-selling cameras right now aren’t at all what I expected, but as a parent and pro photographer, I 100% agree

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION Several of the best-selling cameras on Amazon right now are made for kids. As a photographer and parent, this is a trend I love

OPINION
A photographer holds a screen-free digital camera
I gave up my iPhone for a screen-free compact camera. I didn’t miss the screen, but I did miss these two things

By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated

OPINION I ignored my iPhone camera for 13 days – nearly twice my original goal – and shot with screen-free compact cameras instead

OPINION
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS compact camera held in a hand
This compact camera has stayed popular for 8 years – and its updated version tops Japan's sales charts despite changing very little

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED Released in 2018, Canon's pocket-sized superzoom has remained a favorite – right now, its updated version is Japan's best-selling compact camera

UPDATED
Ricoh GR IV HDF compact camera being taken out of a woman's coat pocket
A popular compact camera has jumped in list price. But trends aren’t entirely to blame for the new Ricoh GR IV prices

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The Ricoh GR series of compact cameras has increased in price in multiple regions, following rising manufacturing costs

NEWS
Nikon DL product image with red question mark in front of camera
Doomed Nikon DL to make stunning comeback following 1-inch premium compact camera rumor?

By Mike Harris Published

News The rumor mill is talking about a fixed-lens Nikon compact camera built around a 1-inch sensor. IF it exists, is it even a good idea?

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Sony RX10 IV
Sony is bringing its RX10 bridge camera back from the dead! New monster-zoom Cyber-shot compact camera launches today!

By Chris George Last updated

Updated The 1-inch bridge camera is making an unexpected return, with the next Sony RX10 launching on July 09

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Updated
Camp Snap 2 camera
Are screen-free digital cameras the antidote to doomscrolling and smartphone addiction?

By Gavin Stoker Published

Opinion Do the likes of the Camp Snap, Leica M-11D and even the Fujifilm X Half add up to a trend for those seeking a screen-free photographic experience?

Opinion
Logitech Fotoman-1 and Logitech Fotoman Plus cameras
It cost US$995 but, if the battery of this 1990 digital compact camera died, ALL your photos vanished forever!

By David S Young Published

Classic cameras The first commercial digital camera required a docking station and a computer just to boot up

Classic cameras
Kodak Charmera and Photo Creator Mini Cam keychain cameras with a set of keys on a dark textured background
I love the Kodak keychain camera, but do the other brands take better photos? These are the best keychain cameras I've tried

By James Artaius Published

BUYING GUIDE These mini camera keychains are cool, but some are much better than others. Here are the best keychain cameras I've tested

BUYING GUIDE
Yashica Tank compact camera being handheld in New York City
I ditched my cumbersome camera kit for a compact Yashica – now that's what I call Independence Day!

By Adam Waring Published

OPINION Fed up with carting around heavy camera gear, I went on a whistlestop trip to New York City armed with only a pocket-sized Yashica Tank. But would I do it again?

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