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These best-selling compact cameras share a winning formula – and smartphone fatigue may explain their success in Japan
By Kim Bunermann Last updated
The latest sales figures reveal that Japan's most popular compact cameras are simple and surprisingly cheap, starting from US$99

The trendiest new compact camera right now has something smartphones and even the trendy Fujifilm X100VI do not – but it still didn’t overtake the cheap Kodak Charmera
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS The newly launched Panasonic Lumix L10 compact camera is already on the best-seller list at US retailer B&H

APS-C cameras might be all you really need, and full-frame snobs need to get over it
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Stop pretending APS-C cameras are not serious photography tools

Kodak Pixpro C1 review: retro compact or just a cheap point and shoot?
By Kalum Carter Last updated
Review The Pixpro C1 is the new compact selfie-style camera from Kodak, coming in at under US$100!

The viral digital compact camera that feels like disposable film is back – and the Camp Snap 2 feels even more retro
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS The Camp Snap 2 takes the viral cheap compact camera and gives it a refreshed design with built-in filters

Camp Snap 2 review: The viral screen-free camera is back – and this time it’s packing in more film-like filters
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
REVIEW The Camp Snap 2 has all the screen-free charm of the original, with fewer annoying quirks

Canon's new compact camera "will be nothing like previous G series cameras"
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS Stills shooters are getting excited, as whispers suggest a compact camera that could be released in as little as 4 months

Why third-party licensees of Kodak and Yashica brands are succeeding where more major camera manufacturers aren’t
By Gavin Stoker Published
Opinion Basic digital compacts at pocket money prices are topping the worldwide bestseller lists, at times nudging bigger players with better tech like Canon, Fujifilm, Sony and Nikon lower down the charts. What on earth is going on?

The Vivitar Popsnap compact digital camera just makes me sad 😞
By James Artaius Published
OPINION From imaging titan to TikTok camera, the Vivitar Popsnap compact digital camera is quite the fall from grace

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro isn't a point-and-shoot camera, but could it replace one? I left my compact camera behind and tried shooting with the new GoPro instead
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION I took the GoPro Mission 1 Pro to the beach instead of my waterproof compact camera, and I was pleasantly surprised
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