Compact camera reviews

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  January 24, 2025

  Pentax WG-8 review – made for tough adventures

  : out of 5

  Sitting just beneath the range topping WG-6 in Pentax’s toughened camera line up, does the WG-8 offer enough over and above the simultaneously released WG-1000 to justify almost double the price tag?

  by Gavin Stoker

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  January 21, 2025

  Pentax WG-1000 review – rugged, waterproof 16MP compact

  : out of 5

  If, as a compact camera manufacturer, you’re seeking to challenge smartphone supremacy, then better to offer something extra. Designed for active, outdoor use, Gavin Stoker asks if the shockproof and waterproof Pentax WG-1000 mounts a…

  by Gavin Stoker

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  January 20, 2025

  Ricoh GR IIIx Review – 40mm pocket wonder

  : out of 5

  Tim Coleman reviews the new Ricoh GR IIIx: a compact snappy APS-C camera, with a new 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens.

  by Tim Coleman

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  January 20, 2025

  OM System Tough TG-7 Review – Raw makes it

  : out of 5

  The OM System Tough TG-7 is one of the few tough, waterproof, compact cameras left. Our camera expert and online editor, Joshua Waller, gives his review.

  by Joshua Waller

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  December 26, 2024

  DJI Air 3S review – versatile mid-range drone

  : out of 5

  It’s subject to stricter regulations than a sub-250g drone, but the DJI Air 3S has lots more to offer. Angela Nicholson has been flying it for our review.

  by Angela Nicholson

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  November 5, 2024

  Leica Q3 43 review – compact perfection?

  : out of 5

  The best compact camera in the world gets a new lens with a ‘perfect normal’ focal length. Andy Westlake tries out the Leica Q3 43

  by Andy Westlake

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  November 1, 2024

  DJI Mavic 3 Classic Review

  : out of 5

  DJI’s Mavic 3 Classic has everything that we love about the Mavic 3 in a more affordable package, Angela Nicholson has been flying it for our review

  by Angela Nicholson

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  October 13, 2024

  Alfie Cameras Tych+ review

  : out of 5

  The Alfie Cameras Tych+ is an intriguing, premium half-frame camera. Jessica Miller takes the rotary lens design for a spin…

  by Jessica Miller

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  October 11, 2024

  Leica Q3 – our in-depth review of this premium compact camera.

  : out of 5

  The best compact camera in the world got better – much better. Andy Westlake tests the Leica Q3, with its 60MP sensor, updated autofocus and tilting screen

  by Andy Westlake

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  September 24, 2024

  The worst camera I’ve ever used! Sonida DC202 ‘fake X100’ review

  Not Yet Rated

  This low-price digicam wants you to believe it’s a premium product, but as Andy Westlake finds out, it’s truly terrible

  by Andy Westlake