<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar AU in Compact-cameras ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:36:01 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I took Panasonic’s new 15x zoom travel compact camera on vacation, and it still has no rival — but flagship Chinese phones are getting close ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/panasonic-lumix-tz300-review VJexPhYe5sHmjFJFnPk6HQ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:36:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing film cameras for years, and the Lomography Lomo MC-A easily just became my favorite ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ive-been-testing-film-cameras-for-years-and-the-lomography-lomo-mc-a-easily-just-became-my-favorite 9Ze6ELwShvBwLa7abVjSFd Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panasonic’s ‘most advanced travel zoom camera’ gets a surprise successor 8 years later — here are two major differences ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/panasonics-most-advanced-travel-zoom-camera-gets-a-surprise-successor-8-years-later-here-are-two-major-differences kQDSs2rYNimaiuYBDemYaC Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We've got 12 months of orders' — Ricoh's niche black and white-only compact is a hit, despite the price hike ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/weve-got-12-months-of-orders-ricohs-niche-black-and-white-only-compact-is-a-hit-despite-the-price-hike jyJDvZwPn79Kev6yWoUm8M Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:27 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:33:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: ‘Will we ever see a new FinePix? Unlikely’ says Fujifilm, as its compact cameras have evolved intro pricey retro models ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/exclusive-will-we-ever-see-a-new-finepix-unlikely-says-fujifilm-as-its-compact-cameras-have-evolved-intro-pricey-retro-models RSyoHF3RHTku2be7zChQLa Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:05:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon’s viral compact camera from 2019 just got an unexpected makeover – meet the G7 X Mark III 30th Anniversary Edition ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/canons-viral-compact-camera-from-2019-just-got-an-unexpected-makeover-meet-the-g7x-mark-iii-limited-edition V3SKJpoGXYXFRpJnhkqBnR Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ The smartphone era dip is over — 2025 compact camera shipments see a remarkable 29.6% rise, and a 49.8% growth in value ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/the-smartphone-era-dip-is-over-2025-compact-camera-shipments-see-a-remarkable-29-6-percent-rise-and-a-49-8-percent-growth-in-value TUhJ6Tvp2Pp3WjnFqmkxBm Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:33:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon's latest PowerShot proves the compact camera isn't dead — and testing it reminded me why I got into photography in the first place ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/canon-powershot-elph-360-hs-a-ixus-285-hs-a-review CXWVPTv9NtDVuiJooQ96Gf Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was ready to buy Ricoh’s incredibly niche black-and-white compact camera — but then I saw the price and it’s an absolute dealbreaker ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-was-ready-to-buy-ricohs-incredibly-niche-black-and-white-compact-camera-but-then-i-saw-the-price-and-its-an-absolute-dealbreaker DTVoWK5JqCfAqPFNv8NgLU Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:03:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ The viral Kodak Charmera is the worst camera I’ve ever used – but it’s so bad and so retro, that I actually love it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-viral-kodak-charmera-is-the-worst-camera-ive-ever-used-but-its-so-bad-and-so-retro-that-i-actually-love-it Titn5eWygNBqWWWPVry8Qb Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:45:52 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Leica Q3 Monochrom – it's a top digital camera for black-and-white photography purists ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/leica-q3-monochrom-review i4F6bdeSsC8oEY4yD6FXHa Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Ricoh GR IV compact camera — it’s a surprising upgrade, for good and for bad ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ricoh-gr-iv-review AQNTFPSjJnn2oBvDnETXbn Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:36:05 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Did novelty camera maker Lomography just get serious? I held the MC-A — and it’s finally a proper 35mm film camera ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/did-novelty-camera-maker-lomography-just-get-serious-i-held-the-mc-a-and-its-finally-a-proper-35mm-film-camera gSmkKp8JhayNXJFtzP2bdQ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:27:54 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:28:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best compact cameras: we've tried and tested these take anywhere models ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-best-compact-cameras WeUx9hygS288cJbEwNGHrQ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:56:33 +0000 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:52:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve shot over 1,000 photos with the Ricoh GR IV – here are my favorites, and one new feature stands out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ive-shot-over-1-000-photos-with-the-ricoh-gr-iv-here-are-my-favorites-and-one-new-feature-stands-out JGCkJ6KENynNSorgm97kp6 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Kodak Ektar H35N half-frame film camera – it's cheap, it's crude... and I loved it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/kodak-ektar-h35n-review EfhuPXqfF6BA3ciExHuncV Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leica’s rumored Q3 Monochrom sounds like my dream compact camera – here’s why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/leicas-rumored-q3-monochrom-sounds-like-my-dream-compact-camera-heres-why nRJpwf8yD7Mq8irzpiaHSJ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kodak's trending Charmera keyring camera is a great gift idea – I'd preorder the 'blind box' now and hope it lands in time for the holidays ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/kodaks-trending-charmera-keyring-camera-is-a-great-gift-idea-id-preorder-the-blind-box-now-and-hope-it-lands-in-time-for-the-holidays zsFhqyK2bE4wFSo5zsosPB Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:03:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Kodak's cheap and cheerful PixPro C1 compact camera – it was like going back in time, and not in a good way ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/kodak-pixpro-c1-review gcRGnCVs7qPupRKkWq9c7H Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's far from perfect, but Lomography's cheap Lomourette compact camera is packed with grainy lo-fi analog charm ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/its-far-from-perfect-but-lomographys-cheap-lomourette-compact-camera-is-packed-with-grainy-lo-fi-analog-charm T96aWMZFCJY3E6oSxCojs5 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:16:05 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricoh announces two GR IV variants, including a long-awaited first in the series for monochrome fans ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ricoh-announces-two-gr-iv-variants-including-a-long-awaited-first-in-the-series-for-monochrome-fans VrE3t2MHocXR3AnjdKRDZD Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:59:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ This new point-and-shoot film compact with autofocus reminds me of my classic Olympus Mju – and I’m totally in for the pre-orders ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-new-point-and-shoot-film-compact-with-autofocus-reminds-me-of-my-classic-olympus-mju-and-im-totally-in-for-the-pre-orders pLRdiJWAdCAP5Q96uQxWe8 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Ricoh GR III is my favorite compact camera – and Realme's just announced an exciting smartphone equivalent ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-ricoh-gr-iii-is-my-favorite-compact-camera-and-realmes-just-announced-an-exciting-smartphone-equivalent yEAx6iHrSJggAfpHRQzK89 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:38:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for a vlogging camera? Canon's compact PowerShot V1 is down to its lowest price yet on Amazon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/looking-for-a-vlogging-camera-canons-compact-powershot-v1-is-down-to-its-lowest-price-yet-on-amazon huPVnJdBR9bpXHxVf2H54H Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:37:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon revives its trending point-and-shoot compact – but it's a pricier downgrade that belongs in 2016 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/canon-revives-its-trending-point-and-shoot-compact-but-its-a-pricier-downgrade-that-belongs-in-2016 sHGt5cC2Xx9RKmhmyfVzaW Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:21:19 +0000 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:08:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thank you Ricoh for the new GR IV premium compact, but I'm going to stick with my GR III for now – here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/thank-you-ricoh-for-the-new-gr-iv-premium-compact-but-im-going-to-stick-with-my-gr-iii-for-now-heres-why 5Q3yqNDYTMdkPryXo3MFZ3 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:27:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricoh GR IV preorders are live – here are 3 upgrades to expect from the X100VI alternative, according to the first sample images ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/color-me-excited-the-first-ricoh-gr-iv-sample-images-and-hands-on-video-suggest-3-decent-upgrades-to-my-favorite-compact-camera WBWnNvzWSQQvaetb9qgkog Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:15:00 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:21:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Sony RX1R III could have been my total dream camera, instead it's a beautiful nightmare ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/the-sony-rx1r-iii-could-have-been-my-total-dream-camera-instead-its-a-beautiful-nightmare 8tVxjkpLHqeWDCA6hrjF97 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:02:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t fall for cheap cameras like Rollei’s strange new twin-lens compact – here are 3 budget bargains I’d buy instead ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/dont-fall-for-cheap-cameras-like-rolleis-strange-new-twin-lens-compact-here-are-3-budget-bargains-id-buy-instead CpCKG99Twf75kd2zpRmHbb Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:53:21 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:10:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony's RX1R III is an impossibly small full-frame premium compact – here's how it compares to the Leica Q3 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/sonys-rx1r-iii-is-an-impossibly-small-full-frame-premium-compact-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-leica-q3 DPMZM3vvf5bdFxgJBtVvFn Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:18:51 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:41:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! Sony revives its full-frame premium compact camera line after a 10-year hiatus, with the pricey new RX1R III ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/sony-revives-it-full-frame-premium-compact-camera-line-after-a-10-year-hiatus-with-the-pricey-new-rx1r-iii V5KMUZqno9xqc3qJUB48h7 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:10:17 +0000 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:30:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ OMG – Fujifilm’s film-roll mode is the outright cutest camera feature I’ve played with in years ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/omg-fujifilms-film-roll-mode-is-the-outright-cutest-camera-feature-ive-played-with-in-years 2fGZgYt8LDxFsu7m3n4CXN Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is the compact camera you want out of stock? Here are 3 of the best models I've tested this year, and they're all available now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/is-the-compact-camera-you-want-out-of-stock-here-are-3-of-the-best-models-ive-tested-this-year-and-theyre-all-available-now 9v6yBqfdr87tSeD3B4GXiC Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm GFX100RF vs Fujifilm X100VI: can an APS-C camera topple a medium-format model? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-gfx100rf-vs-fujifilm-x100vi-can-an-aps-c-camera-topple-a-medium-format-model kQWe8Z73fWgJ9fUmFH5J3R Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:24:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ This best-selling cheap kids camera remains a great buy, but I hate the top reason my kids love it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-best-selling-cheap-kids-camera-remains-a-great-buy-but-i-hate-the-top-reason-my-kids-love-it aRQWUSqVnrHNPsrMJPQkTh Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:47:49 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricoh confirms GR IV premium compact will launch later this year – here's what we know about the Fujifilm X100VI rival ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/ricoh-confirms-gr-iv-premium-compact-will-launch-later-this-year-heres-what-we-know-about-the-fujifilm-x100vi-rival xkpKT8KfvN3RRAKSopwzwB Thu, 22 May 2025 10:17:32 +0000 Thu, 22 May 2025 10:26:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Fujifilm X half retro compact, and it's double the fun – I'm still smiling ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-x-half-review LCqiGoZpHY2oSWTqoTFMch Thu, 22 May 2025 05:06:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:23:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm’s X half is a tiny retro compact that’s big on wacky film photography features, and I love it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilms-x-half-is-a-tiny-retro-compact-thats-big-on-wacky-film-photography-features-and-i-love-it 8nVjrZnHUHyaU9pZvnbfcm Thu, 22 May 2025 05:01:40 +0000 Thu, 22 May 2025 11:04:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm's half-frame camera is coming next week, and I'm especially excited about one rumored feature ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilms-half-frame-camera-is-coming-next-week-and-this-rumored-feature-is-what-im-most-excited-about GkJMU9cQD4JzaoH5QZVjy7 Thu, 15 May 2025 10:19:32 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm tipped to launch the weirdest compact camera of 2025 soon – here are 5 things to expect ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-tipped-to-launch-the-weirdest-compact-camera-of-2025-soon-here-are-5-things-to-expect jra4FCpNzh6wpdmUKpYtNo Thu, 01 May 2025 13:16:31 +0000 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:13:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm’s GFX100RF compact camera has repeatedly blown me away, but there’s one major drawback ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review 4Pcoc4bKcBWipkLof7MUDQ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:22:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm has officially teased its unique half-frame camera – and there could be a secret screen ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-has-officially-teased-its-unique-half-frame-camera-and-there-could-be-a-secret-screen bWtAUkEcJUGfop7GSu7qvV Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:03:26 +0000 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:46:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bad news, the Fujifilm X100VI may now be impossible to buy in the US –here's what to get instead ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/bad-news-the-fujifilm-x100vi-may-now-be-impossible-to-buy-in-the-us-heres-what-to-get-instead Jm25VNEmBni5rrMzBbpEmG Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:56:28 +0000 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:00:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm's quirky new compact just leaked – and it could be 2025's most fun camera ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilms-quirky-new-compact-just-leaked-and-it-could-be-2025s-most-fun-camera PYiXrxzsL2YidgYmU7XQTC Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:15:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fujifilm GFX100RF vs Leica Q3: I compared two of the best compact cameras money can buy, and I have a surprising favorite ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-gfx100rf-vs-leica-q3-i-compared-two-of-the-best-compact-cameras-money-can-buy-and-i-have-a-definite-favorite MfEKBCGErDMDKzmeBuY8Mo Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:38:54 +0000 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:04:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my smartphone for Panasonic’s new travel zoom compact – here’s what I learned ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/panasonic-lumix-zs99-tz99-review mxLr4p5bdDNLquAYFDses9 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:22:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ This unique Fujifilm GFX100RF feature is changing the way I see photos, and I wish my camera had it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-unique-fujifilm-gfx100rf-feature-is-changing-the-way-i-see-photos-and-i-wish-my-camera-had-it GjJgLW9JL9qunvyhR8ksJM Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Canon PowerShot V1, and the Sony-beating vlogging camera is almost the complete package ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/canon-powershot-v1-review mFDpnMfuNEHmeAbojvhtjh Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:01:30 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:22:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Fujifilm’s new medium-format GFX100RF, and it could just be the most desirable compact camera ever ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/i-tried-fujifilms-new-medium-format-gfx100rf-and-it-could-just-be-the-most-desirable-compact-camera-ever gczgivuxFpw24oTqrCkRPe Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:20 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:16:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Canon teases two big vlogging camera launches for next week – and one looks to be the PowerShot V1 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/cameras/compact-cameras/canon-teases-two-big-vlogging-camera-launches-for-next-week-and-one-looks-to-be-the-powershot-v1 4LsQawopdrSCG78SUf5EwG Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:12:17 +0000 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 21:51:10 +0000