A better sensor, battery life and control layout impress, but users hoping for improved build quality will be disappointed ...

Their demise was predictable. Compact point-and-shoots were the preserve of casual snappers. Invariably based on a tiny ...

Smartphone cameras may be improving, but they’re still not on the same level as a dedicated camera. While cameras can be bulky, the best compact cameras offer a small, portable, lightweight build, ...

Whether you're chasing 102MP detail, street-ready speed, or pure nostalgia fun, these are the three compact cameras that ...

I can't wait to get the Camp Snap camera – this nostalgic little compact will be fun, and with $65 / £53 it is also really affordable ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and analysis to ...

At a time when everyone is carrying around a generally capable camera inside their smartphone, compact cameras have struggled to stay relevant. Barring Sony's own wonderful RX100 series and Fujifilm's ...

My first “big girl” camera was a DSLR. Making the transition is easier by using a good beginner model with a brand like Canon, known for being user-friendly. The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is a great choice ...

Camera phones have annihilated the conventional compact camera market, so for a standalone compact to really stand out these days, it needs to deliver clearly superior image quality. The best way to ...

In recent years the compact camera market has received a comprehensive battering from smartphones on one side, and interchangeable-lens cameras on the other. However, there are still some quality ...

Nik Rawlinson has been writing about tech since Windows 95 was looking distinctly futuristic. He is a former Editor of MacUser magazine and one-time scribe for Personal Computer World. Nik is a ...