Read our reviews of compact digital cameras and see how today's top-of-the-line pocket cameras make pro features more portable.

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Which Camera Is Right For You?

Before comparing specific models, get a grip on the type of camera that will suit you best

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Advanced Compacts

Generous zoom ranges and enhanced controls make these cameras a good option when portability is essential

Interchangeable-lens cameras offer the most options for creative control, but don’t count out the capabilities of the advanced fixed-lens cameras.

Pocket Cameras

When portability is essential, nothing beats these ultracompact models

There are two types of photographs: the kind we set out with the intention to make and the kind that happen when we’re doing other things.

Toolbox: Top Compact Cameras

For candid and casual photography, today’s fixed-lens cameras offer near-SLR performance and some unique tricks all their own

In terms of sheer performance and flexibility, nothing beats a digital SLR for serious photography, but try slipping one into your pocket. There are times when it’s more important to have a camera that’s portable, speedy and nimble—when a D-SLR, for all of its benefits, is too large, heavy or conspicuous.

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