Best New Compact Cameras For Travelers
TRAVEL GENERATES MOMENTS you know you’ll remember forever: spotting an elusive blue whale, reveling in a colorful street festival, reaching the summit of that windy peak. Sometimes the experience is so transformative you want to share some of that magic with family and friends. As the photo engineer for National Geographic, I design and build custom equipment, such as a robotic camera platform shaped like a bird, so pros can capture that hard-to-get image. But I also test consumer products to help travelers record their global adventures. I took several compact point-and-shoot cameras on my own trips to try out their features in real-world situations. The result? My list of top 10 best compact cameras for 2020. Fujifilm X-Pro 3 Best for: Staying in the moment. The Fujifilm X-Pro 3’s hidden main screen helps prevent distractions so photographers can immerse themselves in the experience. PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK THIESSEN The X-Pro 3