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Ive gathered here my own favorite camera as well as the best compact cameras tested by the T+L team.

SONY ZV E10

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It lacks an electronic viewfinder.

Its also extremely versatile, with the option to mix and match e-mount lenses.

It performs well in low-light situations such as in restaurants shooting flat lays of meals as well.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II

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This waterproof camera is so great for solo and outdoor travel videos.

It’s also lightweight and very tough.

I’ve never worried about breaking it while filming around rocks or flyingdown a ski slope.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II

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So I’m a big fan of how durable this camera is, especially the waterproof design.

Uploading photos and videos to smartphones is simple with the easy-to-use Quik app.

It doesnt offer as high a resolution as other models.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II

We love the Ricoh GR III Digital Camera for its abundant customization options.

Its a great camera for any photography level and will allow you to capture striking images while traveling.

Youll need to purchase an additional lens if you want to zoom in further.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II

Updates writerAsia London Palombaloves pretty much everything about the Fujifilm X-T30 II, but especially its built-in filters.

You wont see your images until you transfer them from the memory card to your box.

While there is no screen to review photos in real time, thats part of the fun.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II

Throughout our trips, we utilized the cameras as we normally would for sightseeing, adventuring, and exploring.

We evaluated each camera for its ease of use, image quality, durability, and portability.

Many times, a mid-range compact camera is easy to use and transport, and still produces great results.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II

Common crop sensor sizes are APS-C and micro four thirds (1.6x and 1.5x).

You’ll experience sharper images with more crisp details, as well as less noise.

Additionally, a full-frame sensor has excellent low-light capabilities, making it the ideal aspect for astrophotography.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II

For landscape photography, the wider field of view is a major advantage of the full-frame sensor as well.

Usually anything over 12 megapixels will get the job done.

Typically, the range is between 1/4000 to 30 seconds.

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

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Video shooting:The highest quality video on most cameras is 4K, which will give you superb quality.

However, many still have full HD video at 1080p or 720p.

If video is high on your priority list, 4K is certainly the way to go.

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick on a couch

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Zoom:Depending on how far you should probably zoom in, youll want to prioritize this feature.

Some compact cameras can zoom upward of 200mm, which is ideal for getting tight shots of wildlife.

Typically, something around 300 DPI is ideal for printing.

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So, it really depends on what you will be using your camera for.

Anywhere between 12-48 megapixels should work well.

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

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person holding Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

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Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

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Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Insta360 x3 Selfie Stick

Amazon GoPro HERO12 Black

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GoPro Hero12

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GoPro Hero12

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Ricoh GR III Digital Camera

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Ricoh GR III Digital Camera

Ricoh GR III Digital Camera

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Ricoh GR III Digital Camera

Ricoh GR III Digital Camera

Fujifilm X-T30 II

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Person’s hand holding the Fujifilm X-T30 II

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A person holding Fujifilm X-T30 II

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Fujifilm X-T30 II with lens on the side laying on a black surface

Aerial view of the Fujifilm X-T30 II

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Fujifilm X-T30 II laid flat on a black surface and the screen is on

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Aerial view of the Fujifilm X-T30 II

Aerial view of Fujifilm X-T30 II

A person holding the Fujifilm X-T30 II with the screen tilting out

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A person holding the Fujifilm X-T30 II

A person holding Fujifilm X-T30 II

A person holding the Fujifilm X-T30 II lens

Fujifilm X-T30 II with lens on the side laying on a black surface

Aerial view of the Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30 II laid flat on a black surface and the screen is on

Fujifilm X-T30 II laid flat on a black surface and the screen is on

A person pressing a button on the Fujifilm X-T30 II and moving the screen

Aerial view of the Fujifilm X-T30 II

Aerial view of Fujifilm X-T30 II

A person holding the Fujifilm X-T30 II with the screen tilting out

PaperShoot PaperShoot

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