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The Ricoh GRIV Monochrome and GRIV HDF composited together against a purple gradated background
Ricoh announces two GR IV variants, including a long-awaited first in the series for monochrome fans

By Peter Fenech Published

Ricoh has announced the development of the GR IV Monochrome and GR IV HDF, which promise to give compact camera users even more creative flexibility

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Analogue aF-1 point-and-shoot film camera on a grey block
This new point-and-shoot film compact with autofocus reminds me of my classic Olympus Mju – and I’m totally in for the pre-orders

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Analogue aF-1 has all the ingredients to be a film camera hit

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A ricoh GR compact camera alongside a Realme smartphone, on a green concrete plynth
The Ricoh GR III is my favorite compact camera – and Realme's just announced an exciting smartphone equivalent

By Timothy Coleman Published

Realme is launching the GT 8 Pro smartphone on October 14, powered by Ricoh GR, and I can't wait.

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Canon PowerShot Ixus 285 HS A point and shoot camera in black and in silver on a white wall by the ocean on a sunny day
Canon revives its trending point-and-shoot compact – but it's a pricier downgrade that belongs in 2016

By Timothy Coleman Published

Canon launches the PowerShot Elph 360 HS A (known as Ixus 285 HS A outside the US), a refresh of a point-and-shoot from 2016 with 20MP stills and 12x optical zoom.

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Ricoh GR IV camera on a white background
Thank you Ricoh for the new GR IV premium compact, but I'm going to stick with my GR III for now – here's why

By Timothy Coleman Published

Minor update, mega price hike

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Both front and rear views of the Ricoh GR IV compact camera, on a blue background with radar graphic overlay
Ricoh GR IV preorders are live – here are 3 upgrades to expect from the X100VI alternative, according to the first sample images

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

The newly announced Ricoh GR IV appears to be a modest upgrade of the GR III, but the first unboxing videos and reviews suggest there's more to be excited about.

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Fujifilm X100VI in the hand
Where to buy the Fujifilm X100VI: current delivery estimates and the best retailers

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

Let's secure you a shiny new camera with our guide on where to buy the Fujifilm X100VI - including the latest shipping estimates.

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Sony RX1R III compact camera on a wooden table
The Sony RX1R III could have been my total dream camera, instead it's a beautiful nightmare

By Timothy Coleman Published

Sony surprisingly revived its RX1 line of full-frame compact cameras 10 years after the last model with the new RX1R III, equipped with a 61MP sensor and 35mm f/2 lens.

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Close up of the Rollei Powerflex V8 compact camera, slung over a person's shoulder and resting by their side
Don’t fall for cheap cameras like Rollei’s strange new twin-lens compact – here are 3 budget bargains I’d buy instead

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Rollei Powerflex X8 is a cheap compact camera with twin lenses and an 8x optical zoom, but its 64MP stills and 5K video aren't quite what they seem.

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Leica Q3 and Sony RX1R III cameras on a black background
Sony's RX1R III is an impossibly small full-frame premium compact – here's how it compares to the Leica Q3

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Sony RX1R III and Leica Q3 are two full-frame premium compact cameras with big prices tags. Here's how their specs compare

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