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Sony ZV-1 II digital compact camera
Kodak's US$100 retro shooter vanishes from Japan's top 10 compact cameras. Now, this Sony takes No.1 for the first time in over two years

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Japan's latest sales data shows established compact camera favorites returning across the charts – and a debut that puts smartphone-style shooting in a pocketable camera

NEWS
Sony A7 V camera from behind, on a tree branch
Only weeks on the market, this full-frame powerhouse tops Japan’s best-selling camera charts – Again!

By Kim Bunermann Published

BEST-SELLER A record-breaking sales star: This new camera outsold all four Fujifilm models ranked from second to fifth combined...

BEST-SELLER
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The Olympus E-M10 Mark IV is the last Olympus camera standing. But how long will the cheap compact mirrorless stick around for?

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION Despite being discontinued in Japan, OM System says the E-M10 Mark IV will remain available as a budget compact mirrorless in the US

OPINION
Image depicting the Nikon Df, Olympus PEN-F and Fujifilm X-T1
When did the retro camera trend start? (Spoiler: it's earlier than you think!) Here's a timeline of vintage-styled cameras

By James Artaius Published

TIMELINE We all know that retro cameras are ultra-popular… but when did the craze for classic-looking cameras become a thing?

TIMELINE
Macro photos taken with the OM System TG-7 of a snowflake
Some point-and-shoot cameras are surprisingly good at macro photography. The reason? It's actually because of those small sensors

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION A small sensor is usually a bad thing, but some point-and-shoot cameras can use a tiny sensor for closer macro photography

OPINION
A red OM System Tough TG-7
I didn’t understand the sudden fascination with point-and-shoot cameras – until I took one on a trip

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION The point-and-shoot camera trend isn't just about size – it's about using a camera without distractions

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A large spider is seen on a wet, dark brown rock, holding a small, metallic green and yellow fish in its fangs, with the fish's reflection visible in the water below.
This pin-sharp photo freezes the dramatic moment when a spider catches a fish

By Tom May Published

NEWS A split-second decision and well-chosen gear combine to create a stunning wildlife moment

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LIne drawing of Olympus OM-1 35mm SLR camera on blue background
This compact 35mm camera changed film photography forever

By David S Young Published

Classic cameras The 1972 Olympus OM-1 remains the ultimate proof that great things really do come in small packages!

Classic cameras
Lumix TZ99
This compact camera features a 30x optical zoom and is No.1 on Japan's top 10 bestseller list

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Yodobashi's November compact camera ranking reveals: this travel-friendly camera beats even Ricoh's street photography favorite

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OM System Tough TG-7
I hate traveling with heavy camera gear. This is my favorite compact camera for travel (and it is now at lowest price ever)

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

The OM System Tough TG-7 is my go-to compact for travel – if I didn't already have it, I'd be snapping up this deal

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