Compact cameras are ideal for many photographers. They are small, easy to use, and inconspicuous in many settings. With the newfound interest in compact cameras, it is becoming quite challenging to find good devices that are also affordable. If you want to purchase a compact camera or get a second one, here is a quick look at a few options that are not just cost-effective but also great performers.
Ricoh GR IIIx
The Ricoh GR IIIx is ideal for anyone who likes compact cameras. The device features a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, a GR Engine 6 processor, and a new 40mm f/2.8 equivalent lens. The GR IIIx can shoot 14-bit DNG, ISO up to 102,400, and Full HD video at 60p. It also has three-axis shake-reduction, a 3-inch 1.037 m-dot, and 2GB of internal storage. The design is small, and it also shoots excellent JPEGs. Moreover, one can shoot great in-camera black-and-white profiles as well, and get macro shots. “The camera is a quick and lightweight way of snapping street, landscape, and travel,” she said in a review. “That’s made even more so by the built-in stabilization and ND filter, meaning accessories can often be left behind.”
Sony RX100 V
The Sony RX100 V is a 20MP compact camera with a BIONZ X image processor. It can record UHD 4K video, has fast AF with 315 autofocus points, and has a 0.39-inch 2.36 m-dot OLED pop-up flash EVF. The camera features a 24-70mm f1.8- 2.8 lens, a continuous shooting speed of 24fps, and an ISO up to 12,800. It can capture good image quality, is compact, and also has fast focus for various situations. “You’ll get far better images than what your phone can deliver and you’ll realize just how useful it becomes for a variety of reasons,” as we said in our review.
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Canon has made some exceptional compact cameras. The Canon G1x Mk III is an example of that. An APS-C camera, the G1x Mk III features a 24MP sensor and built-in 24-72mm f2.8-5.6. Other features include a Dual-Pixel autofocus system, 9fps burst shooting, and 1080 at 60fps video capability. It also has a 3-inch 1,040,000-dot LCD. As we said in our review, “the Canon G1x Mk III makes for a phenomenal companion camera that you can not only carry everywhere with you, but you can truly adore. It’s small, lightweight, has accurate enough autofocus if you compose based on the center of the frame, has weather resistance, and has good enough battery life.”
Panasonic LUMIX ZS99
The Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 is a new offering from the company. It features a 20MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with a 24-720mm f3.4-6.4 lens. The compact camera has a 3-inch LCD screen that flips 180 degrees. It also has a 10fps burst rate with AF, 4K video at 30p, and ISO up to 3200. The camera has great dials and a sensory experience, and you get an easy menu system. “As far as image quality goes, I think we need to embrace the idea of fun over seriousness. If you’re shooting for social media, then this will be positively fine,” we said in our review.
