These are the type of models that dominate our top point-and-shoot list. Pocket cameras with Type 1 (also called 1-inch class) sensors compete with iPhones on image quality, offer some zoom power, and have sounder ergonomics for handheld photography. But these slim, premium shooters target a very specific market-photographers who already own a mirrorless camera or SLR and a bunch of lenses, but want something small as an alternative option. After all, you can get an interchangeable lens model for the same price. You may scratch your head when you see pocket cameras with fixed lenses selling for anywhere from $400 to $1,300. Small Camera, Big Sensor: The Best Premium Compacts For more, click through to see our favorite action cams. It's a trade-off you may want to make, especially if you're interested in slow-motion video. You'll get better video and quality still images from the GoPro Hero10 Black or DJI Action 2, but you'll give up zoom power to get there. We broke down our favorite waterproof cameras in a separate story. If you don't want to spend that much, you can get a Ricoh WG-70 for under $300, or the slim Panasonic Lumix TS30 for less than $200. For around $450 the Olympus Tough TG-6 is our favorite, it's easily the best rugged compact available today. Adventure-Proof: The Best Underwater and Rugged Cameras Olympus Tough cameras are waterproofĪ rugged, waterproof camera is a good option if you're an outdoor adventurer, snorkeler, beachgoer, or just a bit of a klutz. Pure image quality isn't any better than a midrange smartphone, with the real advantage being the zoom lens. For the most part video is still 1080p, and you'll also see some cameras with small electronic viewfinders, Raw shooting capability, and very quick autofocus. Moving up to the $200 to $400 price nets more modern CMOS image sensors and very long zoom lenses-30x is the standard at this point.
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The 20MP CCD sensors used across the current generation has plenty of resolution, but suffers in dim light and limits video to 720p quality. Most sub-$200 cameras pack decent zoom power, setting them apart from smartphones, but are built around older CCD sensor technology. If you can spend more than a $100, you'll get the best results by sticking to a Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, or Sony model. If you aren't a smartphone user, or have opted to go for a basic model without a fancy computational camera, you can buy any number of sub-$100 no-name cameras at online retailers, but I'd avoid them like the plague. If you've embraced smartphone photography, peruse our top camera phone picks to help find your next phone (and check out tips for taking the best smartphone photos). High-end phones are expensive, but if you're already buying a fancy phone, there's no reason to buy a low-end camera, too.
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The latest from Apple, the iPhone 13, is a better camera than any low-cost compact, and Android fans can get excellent snapshots with handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S22. It's no secret that smartphones have seriously hurt the demand for entry-level point-and-shoot cameras. Pocket-Friendly: The Best Entry-Level Point-and-Shoot Cameras Otherwise, we break down each type of camera you can buy below and highlight some of your best options. If you have an idea of what type of camera you're looking for, you can look at the list up top for a quick recommendation.
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