To save space on your phone, and potentially take better photos, get a point-and-shoot camera. You’ll have more control and be able to zoom.
![Photographer using a compact camera in a field of grass.](https://portraitsrefined.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/photgrapher-compact-camera-field.jpg)
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1. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
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Canon’s PowerShot G7 X Mark II is the perfect combination of performance and speed in a compact size. It has a 20.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and 4.2x zoom, which is equivalent to 100mm on a full-frame camera. The G7 X Mark II offers great image quality and can shoot up to 8 frames per second.
2. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is an impressive compact camera that has a 20.1 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor and the latest BIONZ X image-processing engine. It’s also equipped with the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-millimeter to 200-millimeter lens. Additionally, it shoots high-resolution 4K videos. It’s great for photos and videos.
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3. Fujifilm XF10
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Fujifilm’s XF10 is a pocketable point-and-shoot camera that has a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor. It has great dynamic range, produces high-quality images, and looks stylish. The XF10 also comes with a fixed lens into its body, the 18.5mm f/2.8.
4. Olympus Tough TG-6
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The Olympus Tough TG-6 is a waterproof compact camera. It has a 12-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, offers 4x optical zoom, and has great low-light performance because the ISO goes up to 12,800. It’s built for harsh conditions, so you can drop it, toss it, and go underwater.
5. Ricoh GR Digital III
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If you’re looking for an ultra-compact and high-resolution camera, the Ricoh GR Digital III is an excellent choice. It’s a 24-megapixel APS-C format compact camera, features a 24x optical zoom, and a 3-inch high-definition LCD monitor. The GR Digital II was also built with lens and shake reduction, which ensures that you capture sharp photos.
6. Leica Q
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Leica is known for producing cameras that are small while having top-notch performance. The Leica Q features a 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor, and the buttery-smooth Leica Summilux 28mm f/1. 7 ASPH Lens.
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7. Panasonic LUMIX DC-ZS70
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The Panasonic LUMIX DC-ZS70 has a 20.3-megapixel sensor and a Leica DC VARIO ELMAR lens with a 30x optical zoom. Its focal length is equivalent to a 24-720mm zoom lens. It also offers 4K videos, a tilting LCD screen, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
8. Nikon Coolpix P1000
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Nikon’s Coolpix P1000 is a point-and-shoot camera with a superzoom. It has a 125x optical zoom and a 16-megapixel sensor. That means the focal length range is equivalent to 24mm to 3,000mm. Another benefit is that the Coolpix P1000 can shoot 4K videos.
Conclusion
Point-and-shoot cameras are designed to be easy to use and carry around while offering quality photos. Taking a photo is as easy as pointing the camera and pressing the shutter button.
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