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Epic travel memories & experiences to share with family and friends for
years to come. Travel photos are some of my most treasured souvenirs!
But what’s the best travel camera for capturing these special
moments?
My goal with this digital camera buyers guide is to help you narrow
down the overwhelming choices — and pick the perfect camera for
travel so you’re prepared for your next trip.
Experience! I’ve been traveling the world for the past 9 years
working as a professional travel photographer & blogger, licensing
images to brands like National Geographic. This guide is also
completely independent.
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CAMERA DESCRIPTION PRICE
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Sony RX100 VA
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FEATURES: Small point & shoot camera, 1" sensor, professional settings, 4K video, lightweight, AMAZON
beginner friendly.
WEIGHT: 10.6 oz
MEGAPIXELS: 20
WEIGHT: 11.7 oz
MEGAPIXELS: 20
Sony A7 III
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FEATURES: Professional settings, full frame sensor, great low light ability, 4K video, interchangeable AMAZON
lenses, and weather sealed.
WEIGHT: 22.9 oz
MEGAPIXELS: 24
Sony A6600
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FEATURES: Professional settings, large APS-C sensor, 4K video, interchangeable lenses, and flip AMAZON
screen.
WEIGHT: 17.7 oz
MEGAPIXELS: 24
When picking a travel camera, you must define what your needs are.
Here are some key camera features you should be aware of moving
forward.
SIZE & WEIGHT – Gone are the days when a bigger camera means a
better camera. If you want to travel with your camera, you’ll want
something small & lightweight. Luckily technology has improved a lot.
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ZOOM RANGE – A zoom lens lets you get closer to the action,
especially for wildlife or people. But the bigger the zoom the bulkier a
camera gets. The amount of zoom is a personal preference. For travel,
having the option to zoom in without changing lenses is nice.
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RAW – Not all cameras shoot in RAW format. Camera RAW basically
saves the image without any internal modifications, as opposed to JPG.
It’s preferred by advanced users for more leeway when editing their
images with software later.
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With a large sensor, you’ll also get more detail, allowing you to print
your images large, or crop them smaller, and not lose any quality.
However, a large camera sensor means the camera itself will be larger
as well.
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Many shoot 4K video and have manual settings, just like the more
expensive cameras on this list.
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They combine the perfect mix of being portable, powerful, and pretty
budget-friendly too.
Here are my current top 5 picks for compact travel cameras that are
perfect for shooting travel photography on your next vacation.
The Sony RX100 VA is my favorite small travel camera. It’s what I’d call
a “professional” point & shoot. While it is compact enough to fit in my
pocket, it has many of the same features as my larger primary
mirrorless camera.
It’s not the cheapest travel camera, but you can also pick up older
models like the RX100 IV for a bit less. They also make reasonably
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priced underwater dive-housings for this line. It’s a great one for
travel blogging!
PROS CONS
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You’ll save a bit more money with the Canon over the Sony
RX100, but it doesn’t have as many high-end features (like 4K
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The Panasonic LX10 is another nice portable point & shoot camera
that’s good for traveling. It’s very similar to the Sony & Canon in specs.
The big differences are no viewfinder ( just the LCD), a slightly larger
aperture, and less battery power.
PROS CONS
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Larger than a point & shoot, but smaller than a DSLR, mirrorless digital
cameras are all the rage right now.
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The Sony A7 III is the best travel camera money can buy at the
moment. Sony has been on the cutting edge the past few years, and
other brands are having trouble keeping up. Its sensor technology,
focusing speeds, and dynamic range are incredible — while also being
cheaper than competitors.
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Megapixels: 26.1
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One downside is the smaller APS-C crop sensor rather than being Full
Frame like the Sony A7. Another is less power in low-light situations.
The Fuji also has fewer focus points, half the battery capacity, and no
internal stabilization.
PROS CONS
APS-C Sensor Lacks swivel screen
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The Fuji is a favorite for travelers because of its small size, good
lens options, and classic film camera design cues. It’s a nice option
for those who don’t want to spend the extra money on a top-of-
the-line Sony A7.
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The A6600 is also wonderful for travel video with 4K resolution and has
a touch-screen, but with less low-light capability. For a more budget-
friendly version, the older Sony A6400 is almost just as good, for
about $400 hundred dollars less!
PROS CONS
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The EM-10 Mark III is Olympus’ latest excellent Micro 4/3rds model.
Improving on the older Mark II by including 4K video, touchscreen
control, and an enhanced sensor stabilization system, the Mark III
provides a lot for a camera under $500 (body only).
PROS CONS
Compact M43 Body Poor Low-light Performance
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The GoPro Hero 8 is GoPro’s best camera yet, with improved video
stabilization, color, and 60p slow-motion 4K footage. It’s waterproof
case & touch-screen will handle any activity you dream up. A must-
have for adventure addicts like me!
One cool feature of the GoPro is voice activated control. This means if
the camera is mounted on a helmet, or to a surfboard, you can just say
“GoPro start recording” and other voice commands without actually
touching it. There are many great GoPro accessories for attaching
your camera to anything!
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One issue with the Session is that it doesn’t have a screen. However,
you can connect it to the GoPro App on your smartphone in order to
frame your shots if needed (plus a wide angle lens means you really
just point it at the subject).
PROS CONS
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While GoPro generally controls the adventure travel camera market the
Chinese made YI 4K Plus is a solid alternative that’s significantly
cheaper as well. The features are nearly identical, including 4K video at
60 fps and touchscreen or voice control as needed.
The YI also has digitally stabilized video, much like the GoPro, but
offers little beyond basic 4K recording and a 12 MP photography
experience. If you don’t need the additional features of the GoPro line
the YI 4K+ is a decent budget alternative.
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PROS CONS
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1. Nikon D7200
Weight: 23.9 oz.
Zoom: Various Lenses
Sensor Size: APS-C
Megapixels: 24
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The standard optical viewfinder and SLR mirror design mean it’s not as
discrete as the Fuji X or even the Sony A7 series. While great for all
types of photography it’s not the sort of camera that fits easily into a
back pocket or a crowded event without notice.
PROS CONS
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2. Canon 80D
Weight: 25.75 oz
Zoom: Various Lenses
Sensor Size: APS-C
Megapixels: 24
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As a rugged upgrade for the many Canon Rebel users out there, the
Canon 80D offers weatherization, a great feature to have on a travel
camera. Dust and light moisture is prevented from ruining the
electronics, as long as the lens is sealed.
PROS CONS
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And if these are still too expensive for you, try looking at the “used”
versions of these cameras. They can cost a few hundred less, and work
just as good.
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If you’re looking for the smallest, most affordable travel camera that
will fit in your pocket but can also take quality photos, look no further.
It’s a great value at under $400 USD.
shoot in RAW format, as well as full manual control — this camera will
allow you to grow as a photographer too.
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The somewhat venerable Nikon D3500 was one of the most popular
DSLR cameras ever created, and for good reason. It has a slightly
lighter body compared to the likes of the Canon 80D and a significantly
lighter one compared to the Nikon D7200.
The light body trades the weatherization that the other two DSLRs
provide, but includes nearly every other features of the D7200 save
wireless camera control. One standout feature of the D3500 is the
insane battery life at 1200 shots per charge.
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With many lenses to choose from, you’ll find an aperture and focal
length combination to suit any sort of photography style. While not a
particularly discrete camera the T6 is affordable and provides great
photo and Full HD video quality on a budget.
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The Olympus EM10 II is just a slightly older model which has seen a
price reduction after the Mark III was released. Now you can pick up
this highly-capable compact micro 4/3rds camera with the kit lens for
under $500.
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The big differences are that this model doesn’t include 4K video
recording, and it doesn’t have a touch-screen display. But if you can
live with that to save some money, this is a great option!
Top Smartphone Cameras For Traveling
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You’ll sacrifice a bit of quality due to the super small camera sensor in
phones, but if you’re only publishing images online, most people won’t
notice.
1. iPhone 11 Pro
Smartphone cameras are continuing to eat into the camera market
share and the iPhone 11 Pro is one of the best on the market. With
THREE dedicated lenses built-in: ultra-wide 13mm f/2.4, wide 26mm
f/1.8, and telephoto 52mm f/2.0 — you have a variety of viewing
angles to choose from.
The out-of-focus areas are surprisingly well rendered as well; while not
as good as what you’ll get with a larger sensor and fast aperture, still
amazing given how small smartphone sensors are. You can even adjust
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2. Honor 20
The Honor 20 Pro is another competitive smartphone camera that
packs a surprising punch for a hybrid device. This smartphone packs 4
different cameras on the back! The main one has an impressive f/1.4
aperture — making it amazing in low-light.
3. Google Pixel 4
Google’s new Pixel 4 has one of the best portrait modes you can find
and intelligently sharpens the borders around your subject while
allowing for micro-adjustment of the background blur. The low light
photography experience is also very good.
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Night Sight allows for exposure stacking using multiple images taken in
tandem and even non-stacked images properly preserve dark areas
and bright highlights without excessive noise. With three total lenses
available the Google Pixel 4 is one of the best smartphone cameras on
the market right now.
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You honestly don’t need a million different camera lenses for travel.
When I first started traveling, I used a single general-purpose zoom
lens that was perfect for most things.
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To keep things easy, I’d recommend just one lens at first. Something
with a decent focal range, like 18-55mm or 28-70mm. Because I’m a
Sony guy, I’d pick up the 24-70mm F4 or the 24-70mm F2.8.
When looking at the camera lens apertures, the lower the number, the
better it is in low light. F2.8 or F4 should cover you for most situations.
If you want to shoot star photography while traveling, go with F2.8.
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Drones are incredible tools for capturing images & video from a totally
different perspective. But this probably isn’t the most important travel
camera for the average person.
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If you REALLY want to travel with a drone, I’d recommend the DJI
Spark for beginners. It’s tiny, pretty affordable, and very easy to use.
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My Camera Collection
Sony A7R III – My main travel camera.
Sony A6600 – This is my backup camera.
GoPro Hero 8 – Action camera for extreme sports.
DJI Mavic 2 Pro – Drone for aerial photography & video.
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And I don’t mean pressing the shutter — I mean things like:
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So sure, invest in a new travel camera if you want to, but remember to
invest time into learning new photography skills if you really want to
create those jealousy-inducing images for your Instagram feed!
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Well, I hope you learned a little bit more about the different kind of
travel cameras available, and are able to choose one that fits your
budget and needs.
Happy travels, and let me know which camera you decide to go with!
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