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Best Mirrorless Travel Cameras

1. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

2. Fujifilm XS-10

3. Nikon Z fc

4. Panasonic Lumix G100

5. Sony ZV-E10

Compact Travel Cameras

6. Sony ZV-1

7. Panasonic Lumix TZ200/ZS200

8. Olympus Tough TG-6

9. Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II

10. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX99
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10 Best Travel Cameras To Wander And Click

Nowadays, with the everchanging technology, we use our phones for almost everything, even for clicking pictures. Still, real photographers know the importance of cameras, and travel photographers know how important it is to carry travel cameras because your phone does not do justice to the beauty of the things you see with your naked eyes. 

You may get the most clear pictures you want, but as a photographer, your camera is where your talent lies and you would rather prefer to take snaps from your camera than your phone. 

So the point is that if you are a nomad who travels a lot, then your travel cameras should have to be better than your phone by combining image quality with compactness. Besides having portable travel cameras or compact travel cameras can make your life as a travel photographer easier. 

However, hundreds of cameras are available in the market, so which one to choose?

We have narrowed down some of the best travel cameras for you and have divided them into two parts, one mirrorless travel camera, and the other one is compact travel cameras. 

Best Mirrorless Travel Cameras

Mirrorless cameras are heavier and larger as compared to compact travel cameras but the quality of images produced is relatively high due to large sensors, and they also give you the option to change the lenses. 

These lenses help you take better pictures with ultra-wide angles, and also perform better in low lights. 

1. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

When choosing a camera, our priority is to choose portable travel cameras, which can be carried everywhere without any hassle. The camera is incredibly lightweight but has a small and powerful Micro Four Thirds Sensor. 

The best Olympus lens uses incredibly tiny lenses that go a long way for travel photographers. It is said to be one of the best travel cameras because of its snappy bursts, unique 4k features, and accurate autofocus, which makes it worth the purchase. 

Specifications: 20.3 Megapixels, Mirrorless camera, Micro Four Thirds Sensor, Screen tilting 3in, 1.04 million dots, 8.7fps max bursts with 4k video resolution.

User Level: Beginners

2. Fujifilm XS-10

Fujifilm XS-10 has an in-body stabilisation and a fully articulated screen, which compels you to buy it. The camera has slower shutter speeds which helps in low light work and also for using longer lenses. 

It has different film simulation modes if you want to make your picture come to life. Out of all the APS-C cameras, this one is the best travel cameras, in terms of price and features. 

Specifications: Mirrorless camera, with APS-C sensor, 21.6 megapixels, 3-inch vari-angle touch screen with 1.04m dots, and a video resolution of 4K. 

User Level: Intermediate/Expert

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3. Nikon Z fc

If how your camera looks, is an important aspect for you, apart from your pictures, then the best camera for you to choose is the Nikon Z fc because it comes in a variety of vibrant colours such as Coral Pink, Dark Orange, Mint Green, and so on.

When this camera was launched, it gained so much popularity that the demand exceeded the supply. It is not only beautiful but also click some real high-quality images with its 20.9 MP APS-C(DX) sensor. 

Specifications: Mirrorless camera with APS-C Sensor, 20.9 megapixels with 3in vari-angle touch screen, 1,040,000 dots, and a video resolution of 4K. 

User Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

4. Panasonic Lumix G100

In the era where vlogging is so much in trend, some of the best travel cameras are not just limited to photographs because videos are as important as photos. The Lumix G 100 aims at shooting a high-quality video, and even if you just want to take pictures, you can take still images from this camera.

It is a perfect camera to start vlogging if you have always been into photography and not so much in videography. It is a cute, and small camera with a micro four-thirds wide range lenses.

Specifications: Mirrorless Camera with Micro Four Thirds Sensor, 20.3 megapixels, with 3-inch vari-angle screen, 1840k dots, and a max video resolution of 4K UHD.

User Level: Beginner/Enthusiast 

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5. Sony ZV-E10

If you cannot afford costly cameras for vlogging on your channel, then this one is perfect for you because it is the cheapest camera for vlogging. Its slim dimensions make it a suitable choice for people willing to shoot small videos. 

It’s sophisticated built-in mics and windshield clip for noise reduction help in recording clean audio in your videos, even if you are outside. It may have been optimized for vlogging, but its autofocus is the best in class, allowing it to take some authentic, high-quality still images and 11fps burst shooting, so it’s also an excellent travel camera. 

Specifications: Mirrorless camera with APS-C sensors, 24.2 Megapixels, 3in vari-angle touchscreen with 921600k dots with 4k UHD resolution.

User Level: Beginner/Intermediate

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Compact Travel Cameras

If you like portable cameras that you can carry anywhere, then you should go for several compact cameras available in the market. Some of the best ones are listed below. 

These cameras have small sensors, so the image quality may not be as good as other cameras, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good picture with these cameras. 

They have impressive focal ranges, which allow you not to carry a heavy kit bag while travelling with these cameras. Some of these cameras are: 

6. Sony ZV-1

Sony ZV-1 Camera excels in terms of controls, rear screen, and body. It has a zoom room range of 24-70mm, wth variable aperture of f/1.8-f2.8. The impressive autofocus of this camera and the vari-angle rear screen is perfect for shooting videos or taking pictures or selfies. Since it comes with a microphone windshield, you can expect good audio quality. 

Specifications: Compact camera type, with 1in sensor, 20.1 megapixels, 3in vari-angle touchscreen, 921000 dots, and a video resolution of 4K.

User Level: Enthusiast

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7. Panasonic Lumix TZ200/ZS200

This camera is perfect for those who like to document holidays through videos, as they can shoot in 4K resolution. Besides, it also has 4K mode for taking pictures, extracting still images up to 8MP from a burst sequence. It has a 15x zoom, zooming 360mm on a full frame. 

You can expect portability, versatility, and advanced features all in one camera.

Specifications: Superzoom compact type camera, 1-inch sensor, 20.1 megapixels, 3-inch fixed touch screen, 1.24 million dots, with max video resolution of 4K. 

User Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

8. Olympus Tough TG-6

It has a backside illuminated sensor, which makes up for the fact that Olympus Tough has a conservation 12 megapixels resolution, which means that there are less number of pixels but each pixel can capture more light.

This camera can take pictures underwater, sand, dust, and heat. It is also freeze-proof, crush-proof, and shock-proof.

It has brilliant macro and microscopes modes for close-up shooting. It is called for a reason because it is indestructible, making it one of the best travel cameras. 

Specifications: Compact camera type, 1/2.3in, 12 megapixels, 3in LCD screen with 460k dots, waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, with a max 4K resolution.

User Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

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9. Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II

Canon has made a lot of compact and portable cameras with 1-inch sensors, out of which this is the smallest. The camera weighs just 206g, with its dimensions 98×57.9×31.3mm, which needs to be applauded.  

The zoom range of this camera is a 3x zoom lens which is a compromise for saving space. This is the best camera when you don’t want to spend too much but still want good pictures. 

Specifications: Compact camera type, 1in sensor, 20.1 megapixels, 3in flip-up touch screen with 1,040,000 dots, and a max video resolution 1080p.

User Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

10. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX99

If you are like most people who do not like to carry a lot of things while travelling, then this feather-weight camera is just for you. It’s so compact that its dimensions are 102.0mm x 58.1mm x 35.5mm, yet it has a 24-720mm equivalent zoom lens. 

The low-light performance is also applaudable, given the small sensor, defeating its rival cameras due to its fine detail captures. 

Specifications: Superzoom compact type camera, 1/2.3in sensor, 18.2 megapixels, 3in flip-up touchscreen with 921600 dots, and a max video resolution of 4K.

User Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

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