Lots of camera roundups like to give you somewhere between three to five options to choose from. And while they’re not wrong, they’re not always coming from experts who’ve actually used said cameras.

Pull out any compact digital point-and-shoot camera at a party and everyone will want to take selfies. Pull out your smartphone, and people think you are tuning them out (even if you wanted to take a ...

A small point-and-shoot camera can help you capture moments your phone can't, with better zooms, larger image sensors and even rugged waterproofing. Though most modern phones can take great photos, ...

After making a bold 2025 prediction about point-and-shoot cameras on PetaPixel's podcast, I broke out my nearly ten-year-old ...

A Sony digital camera, popular during the 2000s. Image by Pierre Bauduin - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,. A Sony digital camera, popular during the 2000s. Image by Pierre Bauduin - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,.

Twenty years ago people would just ask, “Do you shoot Nikon or Canon?” Not so today. Camera tech has evolved at a blistering pace. There are many high-quality brands vying for your dollars, and ...

Smartphone cameras are getting better and better, but there are still plenty of reasons to buy a dedicated camera, even if you’re a beginner. While smartphone cameras might be getting more advanced, ...

If you aren't willing to haul around a heavy SLR or mirrorless camera but still want something better than a smartphone, a compact model might be the way to go. These are the best point-and-shoot ...