Compact Camera

For the first time in years, camera and lens production actually increased in 2017

Feb 13, 2018 John Aldred

Well, this is a pleasant surprise. For the first time in a long time, camera and lens production and sales has gone up! Seeing an overall…



Nikon launches Coolpix W300, a rugged compact camera that shoots 4K UHD

Jun 2, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

After Olympus and Ricoh, it’s Nikon’s turn to introduce their latest rugged compact camera. Other than being resistant to water, shock, low temperatures, dust, and…



Ricoh introduces WG-50, a $280 rugged compact camera with 5x zoom

May 25, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Ricoh has introduced WG-50, their new rugged compact camera. It’s a durable little point-and-shoot: it’s freeze-, crush-, water-, dust- and shockproof. It features a 5x…



Olympus launches TG-5, a tough compact camera capable of 4K shooting

May 17, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Summer is coming, and it’s the right time for choosing the perfect camera for the adventures it brings. Olympus seems to have this in mind,…



Compact cameras,the future: a call to compact camera manufacturers

May 12, 2017 Bellamy Hunt

Since I have been running this site and doing this job I have watched as the prices for compact cameras have steadily increased into the…



Nikon cancels all three cameras from DL-series due to profitability concerns

Feb 13, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

After announcing the delay of DL-series, it appears that Nikon won’t be launching it at all. The company has decided to cancel all three cameras…



Canon PowerShot G3 X Comes With a Hefty Lens and No Buffer Lag

Jun 18, 2015 Liron Samuels

Canon’s Latest premium compact camera has been announced today, joining the G1 X Mark II and G7 X. Boasting a 25x optical zoom, equivalent to…