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Powershot G7 X in the hand
It's time for point-and-shoot digital cameras to make a comeback in 2025 – here's what I want to see

By Timothy Coleman Published

Point-and-shoot cameras look like they're on the way back – but where are the big brands?

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Panasonic Lumix TZ99 point and shoot camera on a bright green / cyan background
The point-and-shoot is back: Panasonic launches new Lumix out of the blue, with iPhone-trouncing 30x optical zoom

By Timothy Coleman Published

The new Panasonic Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 point-and-shoot updates the ZS80 / TZ80 with USB-C charging and will go on sale in February 2025.

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Sony Cybershot RX100 point-and-shoot camera in the hand
I used my vintage point-and-shoot for the first time in years – here’s how it compares to my Pixel phone

By Timothy Coleman Published

Vintage point-and-shoot cameras are all the rage in 2024. So what are they actually like to use?

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myFirst Camera 50 in hand photo against a background of fallen leaves
myFirst Camera 50 review: child-friendly introduction to photography, video, and social media

By Richard Sibley Published

The myFirst Camera 50 is a simple camera for older children, with fun features including image editing and sharing.

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A hand holding the Ricoh GR IIIx camera
Looking for a Fujifilm X100VI alternative? Its biggest rival could get a successor soon

By Timothy Coleman Published

Rumors suggest a Ricoh GR IV digital compact, plus a surprise monochrome variation, are on their way.

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Leica Q3 43 camera front, in hand
Leica Q3 43 review: a stunning premium compact with a unique focal length

By Chris Rowlands Published

Leica gives its stunning premium compact a fast, sharp 43mm prime lens with a uniquely natural perspective that’s perfect for portraits, street and travel photography.

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A Fujifilm X-M1 camera resting on a folio
Fujifilm could be making a quirky digital compact that shoots vertically like your phone – and it's a polarizing concept

By Timothy Coleman Published

Further rumors emerge about Fujifilm's all-new camera tipped for 2025, with speculation centering on a digital compact with vertical sensor.

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Ricoh GR IIIx HDF on a table
Ricoh GR IIIx HDF review: a street shooter with a dreamy diffusion filter

By Chris Rowlands Published

The Ricoh GR IIIx HDF swaps out the ND filter for a dreamy highlight diffusion filter, but is otherwise practically identical to the GR IIIx

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Child taking a selfie with the myFirst Camera 50 in front of yellow backdrop
This ‘game-changing’ AI camera for kids wants to keep your little ones safe, and creative

By Timothy Coleman Published

myFirst Camera 50 features AI photo and editing tools, plus a dedicated app that parents have full control over, to create a handy looking camera for kids

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Leica Q3 43 camera hovering above a wooden table
Leica’s Q3 43 premium compact camera features a stunning new 43mm lens fans have been begging for

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Leica Q3 43 features a new specially developed APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH lens with a longer reach than the Q3's wide-angle 28mm f/1.7 optic.

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