OM System Tough TG-7
● £499 ● explore.omsystem.com
This latest model in a long line of class-leading rugged cameras is waterproof to 15m, shockproof against a 2.1m drop, crushproof and freezeproof. The 25-100mm equivalent lens is paired with a 12MP sensor, with in-body stabilisation to combat shake. Viewing is via a 3in LCD. The TG-7 is also one of the few cameras of its type that can record raw files.
Reviewed 2 Apr 2024
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
● £699 ● www.canon.co.uk
This lovely little pocket camera provides a good range of features for both photography and video. You get a 20MP 1in sensor, 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 zoom lens, 4K 30p video recording, and a tilting rear screen. It’s ideal for those who’d like more advanced controls than on a smartphone.
Reviewed 28 Sep 2019
Fujifilm X100VI
● £1,599 ● www.fujifilm.eu/uk
The sixth version of Fujifilm’s charismatic rangefinder-styled compact boasts a 40MP APS-C sensor in front of its fixed 23mm f/2 lens. It also gains in-body stabilisaiton while barely increasing in size. Traditional analogue control dials are joined by a unique hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder and a tilting touchscreen on the back. It’s a truly fabulous camera.
Review 9 Apr 2024
Ricoh GR III
● £949 ● ricohgr.eu/en-gb
A favourite of street photographers, the GR III combines a 24MP APS-C sensor and a sharp 28mm equivalent f/2.8 lens in a slim, pocketable body. It offers sensitivities up to ISO 102,400 and 4fps shooting, while in-body image stabilisation helps keeps image sharp. Viewing is via a fixed 3in rear LCD or an optional optical viewfinder that slots onto the hot
