20 Best Compact Zoom Cameras [2024]

Are you looking for the best compact zoom cameras? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling compact zoom cameras.

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1 Canon PowerShot SX740 Digital Camera w/40x Optical Zoom & 3 Inch Tilt LCD - 4K VIdeo, Wi-Fi, NFC,... Canon PowerShot SX740 Digital Camera w/40x Optical Zoom & 3 Inch Tilt LCD - 4K VIdeo, Wi-Fi, NFC,...
2 Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X LEICA DC... Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X LEICA...
3 Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70/TZ90: Gettting the Most from this Compact Travel... Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70/TZ90: Gettting the Most from this Compact...
4 COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + Expo Basic... COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + Expo Basic...
5 Sony RX100 VI 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 24-200mm ZEISS zoom lens and... Sony RX100 VI 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 24-200mm ZEISS zoom lens...
6 Panasonic LUMIX LX10 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor, 3X LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX... Panasonic LUMIX LX10 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor, 3X LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX...
7 Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black
8 Nikon 26527B Coolpix A1000 16MP 35x Optical Zoom 4K Compact Digital Camera - (Renewed) Nikon 26527B Coolpix A1000 16MP 35x Optical Zoom 4K Compact Digital Camera - (Renewed)
9 Sony RX100 VI 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 24-200mm ZEISS zoom lens and... Sony RX100 VI 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 24-200mm ZEISS zoom lens...
10 Nikon Z50 Compact Mirrorless Digital Camera with Flip Under 'Selfie/Vlogger' LCD | 2 Zoom Lens Kit... Nikon Z50 Compact Mirrorless Digital Camera with Flip Under "Selfie/Vlogger" LCD | 2 Zoom Lens...
11 Sony RX100 III 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/1-inch Sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS... Sony RX100 III 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/1-inch Sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS...
12 Sony RX100 VII Premium Compact Camera with 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor (DSCRX100M7) Sony RX100 VII Premium Compact Camera with 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor (DSCRX100M7)
13 Digital Camera, FHD 1080P Digital Camera for Kids Video Camera with 32GB SD Card 16X Digital Zoom,... Digital Camera, FHD 1080P Digital Camera for Kids Video Camera with 32GB SD Card 16X Digital...
14 Nikon COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens Bundle... Nikon COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens Bundle...
15 Digital Camera, Kids Camera with 32GB Card FHD 1080P 44MP Vlogging Camera with LCD Screen 16X Zoom... Digital Camera, Kids Camera with 32GB Card FHD 1080P 44MP Vlogging Camera with LCD Screen 16X...
16 Panasonic Lumix 4K Digital Camera with 30X LEICA DC Vario-ELMAR Lens F3.3-6.4, 18 Megapixels, and... Panasonic Lumix 4K Digital Camera with 30X LEICA DC Vario-ELMAR Lens F3.3-6.4, 18 Megapixels, and...
17 Sony Alpha a6000 Digital Camera Wi-Fi w/ 18-55mm 55-210mm Zoom Lens Bundle (Renewed) Sony Alpha a6000 Digital Camera Wi-Fi w/ 18-55mm 55-210mm Zoom Lens Bundle (Renewed)
18 David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS 7D (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides) David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS 7D (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides)
19 OLYMPUS Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, Black OLYMPUS Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, Black
20 Elgato HD60 S+, External Capture Card, Stream and Record in 1080p60 HDR10 or 4K60 HDR10 with... Elgato HD60 S+, External Capture Card, Stream and Record in 1080p60 HDR10 or 4K60 HDR10 with...
Bestseller No. 1
Canon PowerShot SX740 Digital Camera w/40x Optical Zoom & 3 Inch Tilt LCD - 4K VIdeo, Wi-Fi, NFC,...
  • Powerful 40x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and Zoom Framing Assist
  • 4K Video and 4K Time-lapse Movie
  • Built-in Wi-Fi* and Bluetooth** Technology
  • 20.3 Megapixel*** CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 8 Image Processor.Optical Viewfinder:Not available
SaleBestseller No. 2
Panasonic LUMIX ZS100 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor 30p Video Camera, 10X LEICA DC...
  • POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA: Large, 1-inch 20.1-megapixel MOS sensor plus 10X zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens (25-250mm) and HYBRID O.I.S. (Optical...
  • EYE-LEVEL ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER AND LCD DISPLAY: High-resolution 1,166k-dot viewfinder and rear touch-enabled 3-inch LCD display (1040K dots) are...
  • 4K VIDEO CAPTURE: 4K QFHD video recording (3840 x 2160), plus exclusive LUMIX 4K PHOTO and 4K Post Focus with internal Focus Stacking...
  • LENS-MOUNTED CONTROL RING: Manual lens-mounted control ring brings DSLR-like exposure control to a compact point-and-shoot camera body; Temperature:...
  • USB CHARGING AND WI-FI CONNECTIVITY: Enjoy travel ready technologies like USB charging and Wi-Fi connectivity to your mobile device; micro-HDMI type D...
Bestseller No. 3
Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70/TZ90: Gettting the Most from this Compact Travel...
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • White, Alexander (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 482 Pages - 08/29/2017 (Publication Date) - White Knight Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 4
COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens + Expo Basic...
  • Bundle Includes : Nikon COOLPIX P950 + 64GB SD Card + SD Card Reader + Carrying Case (CC4) + Manufacture Accessories Bundle (International Version)...
  • The 83x optical zoom of the COOLPIX P950 covers an incredible focal-length range, from wide-angle 24mm to super-telephoto 2,000mm and everything in...
  • Thanks to its Dual Detect Optical VR (Vibration Reduction), the COOLPIX P950 effectively reduces image blur caused by camera shake for sharp images of...
  • Cinematic 4K UHD movies. Record high-quality 4K UHD/30p movies across its entire zoom range, from 24mm all the way up to 2000mm. | Control at your...
  • International Version ( No Warranty )
Bestseller No. 5
Sony RX100 VI 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 24-200mm ZEISS zoom lens and...
  • 24-200mm F2.8-F4.5 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens
  • World's fastest (0.03 sec) hybrid AF system (contrast + phase)
  • Battery life:Up to 330 shots / 165 minutes
  • Battery life:Up to 330 shots / 165 minutes
SaleBestseller No. 6
Panasonic LUMIX LX10 4K Digital Camera, 20.1 Megapixel 1-Inch Sensor, 3X LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX...
  • POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA: Large, 1-inch 20.1-megapixel MOS sensor plus 3X zoom LEICA DC VARIO-SU millimeter ILUX lens (24-72 millimeter) and POWER...
  • TILTING SELFIE DISPLAY: Rear touch-enabled 3-inch LCD display (1040K dots) tilts upward 180 degree for easy selfie photos
  • 4K VIDEO CAPTURE: 4K QFHD video recording (3840 x 2160), plus exclusive LUMIX 4K photo and 4K Post Focus with internal Focus Stacking...
  • LENS-MOUNTED CONTROL RING: Manual lens-mounted control ring brings DSLR-like exposure control to a compact point-and-shoot camera body
  • USB CHARGING AND WI-FI CONNECTIVITY: Enjoy travel ready technologies like USB charging and Wi-Fi connectivity to your mobile device; micro-HDMI type D...
Bestseller No. 7
Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black
  • Clear Image Zoom ZEISS Lens. Panorama (Recording): Intelligent Sweep Panorama (supports 360 format)
  • 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low  light images
  • Keep your subject in focus with Lock-On AF. Screen type: 7.5cm (3.0 type)(4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
  • Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi w/NFC3
  • Map your images with GPS tagged photos.Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens):0.39 in - Infinity (W), 7.87 ft - Infinity (T)
Bestseller No. 8
Nikon 26527B Coolpix A1000 16MP 35x Optical Zoom 4K Compact Digital Camera - (Renewed)
  • 35x optical zoom Lens with macro capability
  • Backside-illuminated CMOS sensor and wide is range-from is 100 to 6400
  • 4K Ultra HD videos with stereo sound
  • 3-Inch, approx. 1036K-dot tilting LCD display with anti-reflection coating
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low energy (BLE)
Bestseller No. 9
Sony RX100 VI 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor, 24-200mm ZEISS zoom lens and...
  • 24-200mm F2.8-F4.5 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens
  • World's fastest (0.03 sec) hybrid AF system (contrast plus phase)
  • Battery life:Up to 330 shots / 165 minutes
  • In-the-box: Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1, AC Adaptor, Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Strap Adapter
  • Viewfinder type: electronic viewfinder
SaleBestseller No. 10
Nikon Z50 Compact Mirrorless Digital Camera with Flip Under "Selfie/Vlogger" LCD | 2 Zoom Lens Kit...
  • Compact, lightweight and durably constructed mirrorless camera
  • First DX-format mirrorless camera to use a large 55 millimeter lens mount, offering advantages in high image quality and lowlight performance.
  • 20.9 MP sensor with robust 4K UHD video features
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for simple pairing to a smartphone.
  • "Selfie" flip down touch LCD screen, great for self-portraits and vlogging.
Bestseller No. 11
Sony RX100 III 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/1-inch Sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS...
  • 209 MP 1"-type Exmor R CMOS sensor ; Optical zoom:2.9x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
  • Operating temperature:32-104°F / 0-40°C.24-70mm equivalent F/18-28 lens
  • Continuous shooting up to 10 FPS
  • Pop-up electronic OLED viewfinder with 1,440,000 dots
  • ISO 160-12800, expandable ISO 100, 125, and 25,600
Bestseller No. 12
Sony RX100 VII Premium Compact Camera with 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor (DSCRX100M7)
  • 20. 1MP 1. 0 Type stacked CMOS sensor, Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 24 200 millimeter F2. 8 F4. 5 large aperture high magnification zoom lens
  • 0. 02 sec. High AF speed, 357 point focal plane Phase detection AF and 425 point contrast detection AF
  • Up to 20 fps blackout free shooting, using up to 60 times/sec. AF/AE calculations. Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 to +3.0 m-1. Operating Temperature- 0...
  • AI based real time tracking for stills and movies, and touch tracking. Real time eye AF for human (stills and movies), and for animal (stills only)
  • 4K video with us log3 and Interval Shooting. Microphone jack and vertical position data recording. Active mode image stabilization in 4K video...
SaleBestseller No. 13
Digital Camera, FHD 1080P Digital Camera for Kids Video Camera with 32GB SD Card 16X Digital Zoom,...
  • 【FHD 1080P & 44MP DIGITAL CAMERA】: This compact digital camera for indoor/outdoor can be used for making video features with Full HD 1080P video...
  • 【16X DIGITAL ZOOM & MULTIFUCTIONAL HD DIGITAL CAMERA 】: This kids digital camera supports 16x digital zoom, You can zoom in or zoom out the...
  • 【YOUTUBE VLOGGING RECORDING & WEBCAM】: This vlogging camera supports video mode, built-in microphone, you could gain clear recording videos. This...
  • 【PAUSE FUNCTION & EASY TO USE】: The pause function allows you to pause when recording or seeing playback videos. And the built-in fill light helps...
  • 【CONVINENCE & WHAT YOU GET】: Smaller than cell phones, portable camera is small enough to fit your pocket, easy to carry at anywhere,...
SaleBestseller No. 14
Nikon COOLPIX P950 Compact Digital Camera with 83x Optical Zoom Super Telephoto Lens Bundle...
  • NIKON USA AUTHORIZED - Includes Full NIKON USA WARRANTY
  • The 83x optical zoom of the COOLPIX P950 covers an incredible focal-length range, from wide-angle 24mm to super-telephoto 2,000mm and everything in...
  • Thanks to its Dual Detect Optical VR (Vibration Reduction), the COOLPIX P950 effectively reduces image blur caused by camera shake for sharp images of...
  • Cinematic 4K UHD movies. Record high-quality 4K UHD/30p movies across its entire zoom range, from 24mm all the way up to 2000mm. | Control at your...
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Nikon COOLPIX P950 (Black) | EN-EL20a Battery | EH-73P Charging AC Adapter | UC-E21 USB Cable | AN-DC3 Strap | Lens Cap | HN-CP20...
SaleBestseller No. 15
Digital Camera, Kids Camera with 32GB Card FHD 1080P 44MP Vlogging Camera with LCD Screen 16X Zoom...
  • [Multifunctional Digital Camera] Featured with fill light,anti-shaking,continuous shooting,face detection,smile capture,self-timer,internal microphone...
  • [1080P 44MP FHD Digital Camera] This kids camera featured with 1080P FHD video resolution,44MP (max) picture pixel, largely enhancing image clarity,...
  • [Vlogging Record & Webcam] Equipped with video mode and a built-in microphone, you can record more stable and smooth videos. This digital camera can...
  • [Portable & Easy to Use Camera ] Smaller than smartphone, this compact mini pocket camera is small enough to fit your pocket or backpack, you could...
  • [Perfect Gift & After-Sales Maintenance] This is a cost-effective entry-level digital point and shoot camera ,easy to operate,ideal gift for...
Bestseller No. 16
Panasonic Lumix 4K Digital Camera with 30X LEICA DC Vario-ELMAR Lens F3.3-6.4, 18 Megapixels, and...
  • 30x (24-720 millimeter) Leica DC lens optical zoom performance is ideally suited for travel and everyday photography
  • 18 Megapixel sensor delivers high-resolution photos with fewer image artifacts
  • 4K Ultra HD video recording Plus exclusive Lumix 4K PHOTO and 4K post focus photo capture features
  • Eye-level electronic viewfinder (EVF) and touch-enabled LCD for a wider viewing experience
  • Lens-mounted control ring brings DSLR-like exposure control to a compact point-and-shoot camera body.Kindly refer the user manual before use.Wi-fi:...
Bestseller No. 17
Sony Alpha a6000 Digital Camera Wi-Fi w/ 18-55mm 55-210mm Zoom Lens Bundle (Renewed)
  • Black and White Setting: Has Black and White Setting
  • Brand: Sony
  • Built-In Flash: Yes
  • Depth: 1.81 in.
Bestseller No. 18
David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS 7D (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides)
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Busch, David D. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 160 Pages - 05/06/2011 (Publication Date) - Cengage Learning PTR (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 19
OLYMPUS Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, Black
  • Water proof (50 feet /15 meter), dust proof, shock proof (7 feet / 2.1 meter), crush proof (100 kgf), freeze proof (14 degree Fahrenheit / -10 degree...
  • High resolution F2.0 lens, maximum 8x zoom, true pic VIII, back illuminated CMOS image sensor
  • Variable macro system comprised of 4 macro shooting modes, magnified shooting up to 1 centimeter from the end of the lens
  • 5 underwater shooting modes including underwater microscope, 3 underwater white balance modes. Image file format: JPEG, raw
  • 4K movie and full HD 120 fps high speed movies can be recorded. Max. recording time: 20 seconds
SaleBestseller No. 20
Elgato HD60 S+, External Capture Card, Stream and Record in 1080p60 HDR10 or 4K60 HDR10 with...
  • 1080p60 HDR10 Capture: share your gameplay in superb viewing quality.
  • 4K60 HDR10 Zero-Lag Passthrough: play your high-fidelity Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X, PS5 and PS4 Pro games in original format.
  • Instant Gameview: power your workflow with ultra-low-latency technology.
  • Unlimited Capture: record hours of footage directly to your hard drive.
  • Flashback Recording: slide back in time to save epic moments retroactively.

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This problem is well understood by us because we have gone through the entire compact zoom cameras research process ourselves, which is why we have put together a comprehensive list of the best compact zoom camerass available in the market today.

After hours of searching and using all the models on the market, we have found the best compact zoom cameras for 2023. See our ranking below!

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We understand, because we’ve already gone through the whole process of researching compact zoom cameras, which is why we have assembled a comprehensive list of the greatest compact zoom cameras available in the current market. We’ve also come up with a list of questions that you probably have yourself.

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  • Is it worth buying an compact zoom cameras?
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  • Why is it crucial to invest in any compact zoom cameras, much less the best one?
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John Harvards provides an compact zoom cameras buying guide, and the information is totally objective and authentic. We employ both AI and big data in proofreading the collected information.

How did we create this buying guide? We did it using a custom-created selection of algorithms that lets us manifest a top-10 list of the best available compact zoom cameras currently available on the market.

This technology we use to assemble our list depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following:

  1. Brand Value: Every brand of compact zoom cameras has a value all its own. Most brands offer some sort of unique selling proposition that’s supposed to bring something different to the table than their competitors.
  2. Features: What bells and whistles matter for an compact zoom cameras?
  3. Specifications: How powerful they are can be measured.
  4. Product Value: This simply is how much bang for the buck you get from your compact zoom cameras.
  5. Customer Ratings: Number ratings grade compact zoom cameras objectively.
  6. Customer Reviews: Closely related to ratings, these paragraphs give you first-hand and detailed information from real-world users about their compact zoom cameras.
  7. Product Quality: You don’t always get what you pay for with an compact zoom cameras, sometimes less, and sometimes more.
  8. Product Reliability: How sturdy and durable an compact zoom cameras is should be an indication of how long it will work out for you.

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FAQ:

Q: Which camera has the best zoom?

A: Nikon P1000. The Nikon P1000 is definitely a remarkable feat of engineering. … Panasonic FZ80/FZ82. Few enthusiast or pro photographers have a lens with a focal length that matches the 1200mm equivalence of the FZ82 at it’s longest point. Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. … Nikon P900. … Sony RX10 IV. … Canon SX530 HS. … Nikon B500. …

Q: What camera has the most zoom?

A: Once you’ve seen one Zoom class, it can feel like you’ve seen them all. Behind the accidentally unmuted microphones, sea of black squares and technological difficulties, online school quickly becomes impersonal and ineffective, no matter how interesting the course material.

Q: What is the highest possible zoom camera to buy?

A: – Canon 5200mm f/14 – Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 1700 mm F4. – Leica 1600mm f/5.6 Telephoto Lens – Canon 1200mm f/5.6. – Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS – Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8

Q: What camera is best for Zoom?

A: Up first is the RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM. Coming in as a sort of affordable companion to the RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1L, this 100-400mm model looks to serve as a spiritual sibling to the affordable 600mm and 800mm F11 primes.

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