While retro compact cameras are trending, these rugged models are built to survive adventures ...

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, ...

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 ...

The Fujifilm GFX100RF recently won a technical award in Japan, and I think it's a good example of how minimalist setups can ...

Screen-free compact cameras like the Camp Snap and Flashback are hugely popular. But are they really any good, or just a ...

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated July 9, 2025 It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While smartphone cameras have certainly come a long way in terms of delivering beautiful photos and cinematic-quality videos, nothing can ...

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 ...

I've been testing cameras since the early 2000s, and what's struck me most about this particular round-up is just how different the best compact cameras are right now, compared with even a few years ...