Best Point-and-Shoot Camera for 2026

A 2026 buying guide spotlights the best point-and-shoot cameras from Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Ricoh, Kodak, and Fujifilm Instax.

The roundup covers compact models for different priorities, including optical zoom, image quality, pocketability, and retro styling.

Dedicated compacts are gaining traction again as smartphone cameras plateau and users want features phones still can’t match.

Standout options include the Lumix ZS99, Ricoh GR IV, Fujifilm X100VI, Kodak PixPro FZ55, and Instax Mini LiPlay Plus.