The best travel camera in 2022
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1. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
We focus on portability when selecting the best travel camera, and the small yet powerful Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is one of the best portable cameras available. It not only has an extremely light body with tactile dial-led controls, but it also employs the tiny Micro Four Thirds sensor.
While this has significant drawbacks in terms of low-light capabilities, it practically doubles the focal length of any lens affixed to the camera, thus a 50mm lens will behave like a 100mm. This goes a long way in vacation photography, helping you keep your gear size down. We haven't even mentioned everything else that makes the E-M10 Mark IV great: its quick burst shooting, excellent focusing, and amazing 4K video. It's an excellent all-around camera.Take note, readers in Europe and the United Kingdom: Olympus has recently released the Pen E-P7(opens in new tab), a fashionable take-anywhere camera that inherits a lot of technology from the E-M10 Mark IV. We haven't included it because it's uncertain when or if it will be released in the United States, but it's worth considering if your budget allows.2. Fujifilm X-S10
The Fujifilm X-S10 is most likely the best all-around APS-C camera available right now. It has a fully articulated screen and performs admirably despite having fewer external control knobs and buttons than the Fujifilm X-T4(opens in new tab) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (opens in new tab) Having IBIS (in-body stabilization) is also a significant plus, since it allows you to shoot hand-held with slower shutter speeds, which is great for low-light photography. The jpeg shots are amazing without any processing, like with all Fujifilm cameras, and it has a range of alternative film imitation modes if you want to add a little something to your pictures.We can't think of another APS-C camera that delivers a better blend of features, performance, and pricing than the Fujifilm X-S10, which is why it's our top pick.
3. Nikon Z fc
If the appearance of your camera is essential to you, the Nikon Z fc is an excellent choice. It's available in a variety of colorful colors, including mint green, coral pink, and dark orange, so there's bound to be one you like. When it was initially debuted, this camera was so popular that Nikon struggled to keep up with demand (opens in new tab). And it's no surprise that this small, lightweight camera features Nikon's sophisticated 12-pin Z mount, which enables for quick communication between the camera and lens. The 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor produces extremely high-quality photographs that can be transferred on the move with the built-in Bluetooth and WiFi.One of the main drawbacks of the Z fc (and, for that matter, the Nikon Z50 (opens in new tab)) is the scarcity of lenses. Nikon and other third-party brands are slowly releasing more, but we are confident that more will follow in due course. If money is a concern, the Nikon Z50 is nearly identical - it's just not as attractive.
4. Sony ZV-E10
The Sony ZV-E10 is one of the most affordable vlogging cameras available, and this, combined with its small size, makes it an ideal choice for travelers who want to record a short video. It has sophisticated built-in mics and a noise-cancelling clip-on windshield, making it considerably easier to obtain clean audio on your vlogs even outside, and the 4K UHD video it produces is of high quality. Autofocus is excellent, as we've come to expect from Sony, whether shooting video or stills. And it's worth noting that, while the ZV-E10 is optimized for vlogging, it's also a strong stills camera with 11fps burst shooting in the tank, so don't worry about being limited by it.The ZV-E10 is an excellent camera for travel.
5. Panasonic Lumix G100
People no longer merely shoot stills! For many of us, video is equally as vital as still photographs, if not more so, and the Lumix G100 is aimed at vloggers and content creators. Its user-friendly button layout makes it simple to take high-quality video and stills. Even those who are uninterested in the technical aspects of capturing great-looking films will be able to achieve outcomes with this camera.When designing a camera for social media creatives, there's always the risk of dumbing things down too much, but Panasonic has avoided that problem with the Lumix G100. Panasonic has given the G100 an advantage in a highly competitive market by providing it with a great viewfinder and "real camera" ergonomics. If you're interested in vlogging as well as ordinary photography, this is an excellent camera to start with. It's also a super-compact, super-cute camera with a large selection of Micro Four Thirds lenses.
COMPACT CAMERAS
6. Panasonic Lumix TZ200/ZS200
as well as a 15x zoom (equivalent to 360mm on a full-frame sensor). You can shoot in JPEG if you want to utilize the photographs right away, or RAW if you want to edit them beforehand. It can shoot in 4K and features a 4K photo mode that can output 8K photographs from a burst sequence for individuals who enjoy capturing vacations through video. Look no farther if you want adaptability, mobility, and advanced features without the hassle of interchangeable lenses.
7. Sony ZV-1
The Sony ZV-1, aimed for vloggers, may appear to be another version of the Sony RX100 series, but it is much more. If you've used an RX100, the sensor and lens will be very familiar to you. The controls, rear screen, and body of this camera stand out. It, too, has a 24-70mm zoom range with a variable aperture of f/1.8 - f/2.8. Although the SteadyShot active stabilization isn't the best, the focusing is extremely good. It includes a vari-angle, back tilting screen that is ideal for recording yourself or shooting selfies, and it comes with a mic-wind shield, so the audio quality is still rather decent even with the built-in mic. It's a terrific tiny compact camera for video and still photography, and it produces good results.
8. Olympus Tough TG-6
Despite the fact that the Olympus TG-6(opens in new tab) lacks a large zoom range and sensor, it earns a spot on this list. What it lacks in sensor size and zoom range, it makes up for by being resistant to water, ice, dust, rain, and collisions.If you plan on trekking, climbing, swimming, participating in water sports, or participating in other extreme sports, the Olympus TG-6 is certainly a better camera for you than your usual compact. It can even produce Raw images and 4K video, which is uncommon among the best waterproof cameras (opens in new tab). The sensor might only be 12-megapixels but it can nevertheless generate superb quality photographs with minimum noise. Overall, it's an excellent camera for the thrill-seeking traveler who need something more sturdy and capable of withstanding the odd knock or tumble.
9. Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Canon produces numerous smaller cameras with 1-inch sensors, the smallest of which is the G9 X Mark II. It's so small, at 98.0 x 57.9 x 31.3mm and 206g, that you have to hold one to realize how small it is. This means that the 3-inch screen dominates the back panel, so physical buttons are scarce and don't feature a traditional 4-way navigation dial.Because of the reduced dimensions, you don't get an electronic viewfinder, but many EVFs on ultra-compact cameras are small and hard to use, so you might not be missing out on much. The 3x zoom lens is another space-saving compromise. Its maximum aperture of f/2 is respectable, but because to the 84mm-equivalent maximum zoom, it has shrunk to a meager f/4.9. However, if you don't mind the limited zoom range, the G9 X is the finest travel camera for those looking to save money while still getting the image quality of a 1-inch sensor.
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