Best travel cameras: The latest point-and-shoot cameras are still smarter than smart phones and have loads of fun options and easy-to-use settings good for amateurs and pros traveling light.
Leica TL2: One of the best-performing compact cameras available, the Leica TL2 uses interchangeable lenses to produce stunning images. It's a premium product with a price tag to match.
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Panasonic Lumix TZ90 / SZ70: An incredible compact camera in its price bracket that offers an array of fun extras as well as a crystal clear 60x intelligent zoo and some of the best selfie features on the market.
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Nikon COOLPIX W300: A great, lightweight all-rounder, this camera's waterproof, so can even go scuba diving to 30 meters without extra protection. Its clever dustproof lens is ideal for the beach and if the kids run off with it, its shockproof build can survive a 2.4-meter drop.
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Canon PowerShot SX730HS: A reliable 20 megapixel compact that is easy to use in a wide range of situations, has full HD video capabilities and takes high-quality photos in manual or automatic modes.
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Fujifilm X-A10: This cool-looking camera is crammed with enough options to delight anyone who likes to get creative with filters and settings.
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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX90V: This understated, 18-megapixel compact is easy to use and takes surprisingly sharp photos.
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Lomo LC-A+: What the LC-A+ lacks in megapixels, optical zoom or in-camera editing, it delivers with creativity and a true screenless, digital detox. This sturdy shooter, descended from cult Soviet-era cameras, has minimal settings, and rudimentary focusing capabilities.
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Fujifilm FinePix XP120: A rugged low-cost camera that the whole family can use easily and which produces cool images for posting to social media.
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Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Magellan: A retro-style shoot-from-the-hip camera with a built in Polaroid-style printer for instant retro satisfaction. Low-tech but lots of fun.