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, ...

Compact system cameras are growing both in models and in popularity, with predictions that sales will double in Australia this year. Industry experts say the market has also received a "substantial ...

Many compact system cameras claim to be the smallest, slimmest or lightest. The Pentax Q beats them all. This innovative camera looks like a toy and is both smaller and lighter than many DSLR lenses.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the rise of smartphones and their ever-improving attached cameras, the very idea of carrying around a separate, compact camera has become ...

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated February 21, 2025 It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of ...

The best compact cameras deliver excellent image quality from a single, convenient unit. A compact camera has a fixed lens, unlike DSLRs and mirrorless cameras with their interchangeable lens mounts.

Olympus and Panasonic introduce the Micro Four Thirds system, which defines a sensor size and lens mount designed for non-SLR cameras. I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing ...

Should I buy a mirrorless camera? Mirrorless cameras were first introduced in 2008 as the successor to point-and-shoot cameras. Also referred to as mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, hybrid ...

If you want better photos than a smartphone can deliver but also don't want a bulky DSLR or mirrorless camera, you may need a compact camera in your life. Good models have much bigger sensors, optics ...

Over the last year, Fujifilm has toppled its APS-C rival Sony with some of the best mirrorless cameras out there, including the X-T3 and X-Pro3. Now, it's focusing on its ultra-popular compact street ...