Where the WX is let down a little is the confusing menus and its 2. Otherwise, this tiny, no-fuss camera is a highly competent snapper to keep in your pocket or hand to the kids. Travel zooms like this offer something that no phone can truly match — a huge optical zoom. Crammed into an impressively compact, solid and stylish body, the lens boasts a 40x optical zoom with mm coverage.
It also features 3. Armed with Canon's Digic 8 processor, the SX HS has a decent 4K video performance and a snappy autofocus that can be always-active in that continuous photo mode. Ideally, the camera's 3-inch flip-up screen would be touch sensitive and a viewfinder would be nice for shooting in bright light. But the SX HS is still towards the low end of the point-and-shoot price range, so everything is forgiven.
Instigators of the 'travel-zoom' type of point-and-shoot camera, Panasonic brought us the smallest camera with 10x optical zoom in Of course, the tech has moved on and we now have a 30x optical zoom with mm focal range, supported by a five-axis image stabilization that we have found to be very effective. There are similar cameras with bigger zooms, but the TZ90 arguably offers a more well-rounded package.
Key features include the lovely 3-inch touchscreen that tilts up for an intuitive selfie mode. Unlike many models in this list, you also get a 0.
It's on the small side and you'll err towards the lovely touchscreen instead, but most other cameras at this level and of course smartphones simply don't have a viewfinder at all, so the option is welcome.
But the TZ90 can also shoot in raw format and offers in-camera raw editing, too. Here's another category of camera that still fares well against smartphones; the tough camera. Right now, the Fujifilm XP is our favorite cost-effective option in this category — it offers superb value for money. Yes, you get a lot of bang for your buck in this bold-looking yellow camera. That waterproof design does restrict the lens reach, although the XP still has a decent 5x optical zoom with mm focal length.
The lens is stabilized too, which comes in handy on those rough-and-tumble adventures. All Video-wise, the 4K is a let down being only 15fps, but Full HD videos fare much better — and there's an option for slow-motion and time-lapse recording. Not having to worry about damaging your camera really does make all the difference during your day-to-day adventures — and the Olympus Tough TG-6 is as tough as they come. Shockproof to 2. A better maximum aperture means more light, which means better-quality images.
Conversely, we have found the camera overexposes a little in bright light, but it does shoot in raw format too, so any lost detail can be recovered post-capture. The TG-6 boasts a solid array of features, including 20fps continuous shooting, 4K video at 30fps, a 1cm macro mode and a high resolution 3inch screen — the only downside is that slightly high price tag.
That sensor size can be found in other compacts, but not in ones with such a long-reaching lens as the 15x optical zoom unit here, which gives you a very useful mm reach. The drawback? Well, of course, you do pay for all of this power. But for an all-in-one compact camera with decent image quality, you still can't do better than this.
Squeezed into a tiny-yet-tough body is the larger type 1-inch sensor with a You also get a decent 3-inch tilt-touchscreen that can be flipped up for selfie viewing. Sadly, there is no hot-shoe for accessories or a built-in viewfinder, plus the AF system is slightly dated.
However, mentioning these downsides are testimony to how otherwise capable the G7 X Mark III is — it's in another league to smartphones. You wouldn't necessarily think of a smartphone for wildlife photography, would you? The same cannot be said for bridge cameras, like the Nikon P And what a lens the P has. Designed to get you close to the action, be it wildlife or sports, it boasts an 83x optical zoom. However, for what lens you get, the P is small — if a telephoto lens with such a long reach existed for a DSLR which it doesn't , it would be as long as your arm.
The P has more going for it besides its zoom. There's a 3. It may not be the most capable bridge camera around see the Sony RX10 IV below , but in terms of bang for your buck, the P is one of the best zoom cameras you can get. The Sony RX10 IV is simply the most capable all-in-one camera around, redefining what we can expect from a point-and-shoot camera. We can't quite squeeze its plethora of top-line features into this short summary, but here goes. It's a weather-sealed bridge camera packing a 25x optical zoom with mm coverage, supported by excellent stabilization and the larger-type 1-inch sensor, so images look great at any setting.
For photography, you can shoot up to 24fps with continuous metering and class-leading continuous AF — and that's in raw mode, too, which allows you to retain information that you can play with in editing software afterwards. Video-wise, 4K UHD shooting is included, plus a range of slow motion modes up to an astonishing fps, although the latter naturally comes with reduced image quality. There's a mic input and a headphone jack, while the touchscreen and EVF both look great, too.
The catch? Well, the RX10 IV is a little unwieldy at just over 1kg, but really it's the money that stings. Understandably, this is the most expensive camera in this roundup, but for any scenario — sports, wildlife, portraits, landscapes, you're covered.
Everything about the RX10 IV is leaps and bounds above smartphones, so if you want the ultimate point-and-shoot, this is it. The camera also does have a virtual zoom function to simulate a focal length of 50 or 70mm. Unfortunately, this camera can frequently interrupt your recording sessions by overheating, but the frequency of this occurrence is also somewhat dependent on environmental factors.
In addition, while it feels sturdily built and has a weather-sealed body, you need to buy a lens adapter and filter to render its lens weather-resistant. Get the Sony if you want superior autofocus performance and a zoom lens, but consider the Fujifilm if you want a more analog shooting experience and prioritize the advantages that come with a bigger image sensor. The best point-and-shoot camera that we've tested for vlogging is the Sony ZV Targeted at vloggers specifically, this model is lightweight and portable, with a small textured handgrip to give you a more secure grip on the camera, whether holding it facing outward or in a selfie position.
It also comes with a fully articulated touchscreen, so you can keep an eye on the video while recording yourself. It has a ton of featured advertised to help vloggers, including a 'Product Showcase' focus setting that automatically adjusts the focus to an object held up within the frame for beauty and product vloggers, as well as a dedicated 'Background Defocus' button that toggles between a shallow and wide depth of field.
Its autofocus system is also fantastic at tracking moving subjects. On top of that, it has a detachable windscreen for its microphone to reduce wind noise when recording outdoors. The camera's 4k video quality is excellent when shooting in brighter light, and it's decent in p but degrades somewhat in low light. Unfortunately, its battery performance is sub-par, with tested battery life in video of about 50 minutes.
It also tends to overheat and shut down when recording high-quality video continuously. However, battery life and overheating may vary with real-world usage and choice of settings, and on the upside, you can keep using it while it charges via USB.
Overall, this is one of the best vlogging cameras we've tested. It has a compact, lightweight body that you can easily slip into a pocket or small bag, and it even has a textured bump to give you a more secure grip.
The camera's screen can tilt upward for more inconspicuous shooting or taking photos at lower angles. It also has a great autofocus system that does a good job tracking moving subjects for still photos. It performs well when shooting p video, although it struggles with moving faces and performs poorly in 4k. Its overall image quality is decent, and while photos have excellent dynamic range, sharpness declines significantly at moderate ISOs due to its small sensor, so it's not well-suited to low-light photography.
Unfortunately, it has very limited video features, with just a few frame rate options, including 30 fps in 4k with a noticeable crop and only 30 or 60 fps in p. Its video quality also leaves a lot to be desired, especially when shooting in dim lighting.
Still, if you're looking for an ultracompact camera with a lot of zoom range for its size, this is a solid option that should be suitable for a range of everyday photography needs. While they're not as portable as other point-and-shoots, bridge cameras typically combine the convenience of a built-in lens with the larger and more comfortable feel of a DSLR-style camera.
This model feels well-built, with a large rubberized handgrip and a fully articulated screen to help you shoot from different angles.
It has a 1-inch sensor and long zoom lens with a mm equivalent max focal length that gives you the versatility to shoot wider angle shots or zoom in incredibly far and capture faraway subjects like birds or other wildlife.
Image quality is great overall, although its small sensor makes it less suited to low-light photography, as photos lose a lot of sharpness at higher ISO levels.
It also has a decent autofocus system and a fast continuous shooting speed to easily capture moments of fast action. Unfortunately, its video features are more limited. It can shoot in 4k at up to 30 fps, but doing so incurs a severe 1.
In FHD, it shoots at either 30 fps or 60 fps without a crop, which is great for natural-looking video or fast-moving action, respectively. However, it can't shoot at 24 fps. Video quality is decent overall, although once again, it's limited by its smaller sensor. All in all, this is a great point-and-shoot if you're interested in a bridge camera with a built-in superzoom lens.
It also has a much faster maximum shooting speed of 21 fps, which is great for snapping photos of very fast-moving subjects, and has larger JPEG and RAW image buffers, though it does take longer to clear the latter.
Its built-in telephoto lens has a full frame-equivalent focal range of 24 to mm, giving you an enormous amount of flexibility in framing your shots. Its video capabilities are more advanced, as you can shoot in 4k at up to 30 fps with a less severe 1. It can also shoot slow-motion FHD video at up to fps. Unfortunately, this is a heavy, bulky camera, and like many Sony cameras, its menu system is a little unintuitive.
Get the Panasonic if you're looking for a versatile, feature-packed bridge camera, but consider the Sony if you don't mind paying more for more advanced video capabilities and a longer maximum focal range. Oct 14, Minor updates to text for clarity and accuracy; no change to recommendations. Some of these frills may have been seen before on the Mini 90 Neo models, but for much the same body price you can now enjoy them deployed with the larger square format.
Budget seekers may still seek out the cheaper Mini 9, but I reckon the SQ6 is worth the extra for its greater sophistication plus the chance to use the square format.
The literally big news though remains that new 15x zoom range, equivalent to mm and easily out-gunning not just its predecessor, but all rival 1in compacts with pocket bodies. The only compromise is an aperture that's become even dimmer at f3.
But that's the compromise you have to weigh-up. If you want a 1in sensor with a big zoom that's also bright, you'll need a much bigger body like the Sony RX10 or Lumix FZ These all make the G1X Mark III one of the most powerful compacts to date, but there's still no 4k video, nor microphone input, and the big sensor also makes it one of the most expensive compacts around.
Revealingly its rivals with smaller 1in sensors typically couple them with brighter lenses, allowing them to roughly match the G1X Mark III on resolution, noise and potential for background blurring, but there's no arguing with the APSC sensor's superior dynamic range, allowing the G1X Mark III to capture a greater tonal range and more saturated colours. Don't underestimate the appeal of squeezing the photo and movie quality of the EOS 80D into a compact weatherproof body weighing less than g either.
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