Best compact cameras: the ranking (August 2026)
From premium pocket cameras to vlogging gear, the best compacts for every need
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Photography & Consumer Electronics Editor
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Luca writes about cameras and consumer electronics. A few years working as a freelance photographer inform how he evaluates gear — from a shooter's perspective, not just off the spec sheet.

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