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Fixed focus can be tricky -No close-up mode Still, provided you’re happy to pack some spare cells, the Ricoh GR III is a comprehensive and capable compact camera. The biggest drawback? At just 200 frames per charge, battery life is sub-par.
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The updated hybrid autofocus system is better than the contrast-detection system of previous models, but it can be sluggish in low light. Noise control is also impressive at all but the highest sensitivities. The 24.2MP resolution translates into detailed images, while three-axis Shake Reduction means the camera is flexible in low light. There’s no 4K video for budding vloggers, but stills quality from the GR III is dependable in a range of scenarios. The LCD touchscreen helps: its position might be fixed, but the display itself is crisp, responsive and easy to use. A GR ENGINE 6 chip makes the GR III a swift operator, allowing you to start it up and adjust settings speedily – ideal for capturing spontaneous shooting opportunities.
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With an APS-C sensor squeezed into a tough yet tiny shell, the Ricoh GR III puts powerful performance in your pocket. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix ZS200 / TZ200 review If you're looking for a neat all-in-one compact camera that delivers great images, this is it. You get (an admittedly small) electronic viewfinder, but there's also 4K video and a great touchscreen interface. The zoom lens isn't quite so extensive as some, but the versatile 15x zoom should be more than enough for most people and still comfortably beats all smartphones. As we first saw with the Lumix ZS100 / TZ100, Panasonic has been able to keep the camera body about the same size as earlier ZS-series cameras but squeeze a much larger 1-inch sensor into the camera to deliver much better image quality. Despite strong competition, the ZS range (known as TZ outside the US) has dominated sales, and that form has continued with the brilliant Lumix ZS200 (called TZ200 outside the US). Panasonic invented the travel-zoom camera genre – compact cameras that you can fit in a pocket but that have long zoom lenses built-in. Small electronic viewfinder -Fixed screen
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Sure, you need to add a filter for full weather-proofing and the cost will be prohibitive for some, but the X100V puts an impressive range of features into a polished, premium body, with throwback style that sets it apart from the crowd – yet still fits perfectly in your pocket. Then there’s the higher resolution hybrid viewfinder – both optical and electronic – as well as support for 4K/30p video capture. Image quality has been improved, partly thanks to a redesigned lens, and low-light performance is better. All of those areas, though, have now been improved on the X100V, which brings a new tilting screen and improved autofocus performance. The concept is the same as before: a stylish, pocketable design, large APS-C sensor, unique hybrid viewfinder and a fixed 23mm f/2 lens. The Fujifilm X100V takes what was already a special camera and fixes all of its weaknesses – it's the perfect compact for the smartphone age. Needs filter for full weather-sealing -Fixed focal length
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Its generous 15x zoom range is complimented by a large one-inch sensor and full manual control options. The Panasonic ZS200 / TZ200, for example, is the top pocket camera for travel photography.