Sometimes, the Best camera for the job is something that’s compact and easy to use. Plus, many of us aren’t skilled enough to use bulkier cameras with tons of controls. A simpler tool that you could, say, point-and-shoot, is often a much better choice. That’s why we decided to find the best point-and-shoot cameras in 2021 and bring them to you!
When you’re having an outdoor adventure or playing a sport, regular cameras don’t cut it. Photos or videos captured will be blurry and won’t highlight you or your friend in all the glory possible. Plus, normal cameras aren’t all that durable and are rarely waterproof.
That’s why we took it upon ourselves to find the best action cameras in 2021. Action cameras are usually waterproof and have special sensor suites to help them stabilize images and eliminate blurriness as they capture photos and videos of moving targets. Let’s take a look at the cameras we tested and loved.
Recently, Polaroid Originals gave us the OneStep+, a dual-lens camera with Bluetooth connectivity in a classic Polaroid instant camera body. Now, with a rebrand that sees Polaroid Originals return to simply Polaroid, the company has released the Polaroid Now, an even simpler camera that aims to get back to the basics of fun, instant shots.
The Polaroid Now drops some of the features of the OneStep+ while simplifying others.
Gone is the physical toggle for choosing between portrait and landscape – the Polaroid Now does this for you. You also don’t need to worry much about focusing, as the lens in the Polaroid Now is autofocus, sliding in a 35 mm or 40 mm lens depending on how far away your subject is.
Dropping the Bluetooth features and swapping to autofocus sees the Polaroid Now positioned as a point-and-click instant camera for those who prefer to keep things simple.
The X-T4 is the latest flagship APS-C mirrorless camera from Fujifilm. It’s a 26-megapixel camera capable of shooting up to 20 frames per second.
The Fujifilm X-T4 uses the same processor and sensor as the X-T3, which will continue to be for sale. However, impressive leaps forwards have been made elsewhere. The banner changes are in-body stabilization, faster shooting, a larger battery, and improved autofocus features. Other design changes may tempt you to upgrade from the superb X-T3.
Fujifilm’s X100 series of fixed-lens cameras has been many photographers’ favorite for almost a decade. We like the performance, portability, and physical design of this prime-lens compact camera. Now the X100V hits the market and we’re keen to see what the latest model might improve upon. It turns out, it’s a lot.
The X100V promises more capability, a redesigned lens, improved autofocus, and a laundry list of video features. So let’s dive in to see why we think this is a top choice if you’ve never owned an X100 series before and whether to upgrade if you have an earlier model of X100.
The Canon EOS 200D (also known as the EOS Rebel SL2) is an ultra-compact DSLR at a fantastic price. It features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 9-point autofocus, 5 fps burst speed shooting (3.5 fps with AF), and a 3-inch articulating touchscreen.
It’s designed for those who want an unintimidating compact camera that can still offer outstanding photos. It may not have all of the bells-and-whistles of much more expensive kit, but it includes all of the most important abilities and features you need to take great shots.
The Sony A6400 is a new addition to the APS-C range, slotting in below the A6500 and replacing the A6300. Like both of these models, the A6400 has a 24.2-megapixel sensor, but with a new BIONZ X image processor and a front-end LSI, the processing speed is almost two times as fast as the A6300 was.
The improvements stretch the ISO ceiling to 102,400 from the 32,000 of the A6500 and color reproduction has been improved.
Sony’s top-tier Alpha 6500 is a mirrorless APS-C that supports 24-megapixel stills and video capture. It has built-in image stabilization and a touchscreen.
In this Sony A6500 review, we’ll look at what makes it one of the best cameras ever manufactured for action shooting.
The 20.7-megapixel APS-C DSLR Nikon D500 is a DX-format camera that can shoot 10 frames per second and has an autofocus system similar to the D5. In other words, it’s a very high-performance camera small enough to get into the thick of the action.
With a 153-point autofocus system, a rugged build, 10 fps continuous shooting, and 4k video support, the D500 delivers more than expected. It’s closely aligned to Nikon’s heavier full-frame pro-level camera.
The D7500 is an exciting departure for Nikon, an upgrade to the D7200 that borrows more than a little tech from the top-of-the-range DX-format D500. It’s not a direct replacement for the D7200 as the D7200 will continue to be on sale, instead representing a half-way house between the enthusiast-level D7200 and the professional D500.
The most exciting thing about the D7500 is its 20.9-megapixel sensor and EXPEED 5 image-processing engine that’s lifted directly from the flagship D500. You also get an improved autofocus module, a tilting screen, and the ability to capture video in 4k resolution.