The golden rule of travel photography: the best camera is the one you actually carry. We picked cameras that
pack pro image quality into bodies small enough for a jacket pocket.
The A6700 is a travel powerhouse. It fits in a small sling bag but shares the AI-autofocus brain of Sony's
$4,000 professional cameras. It tracks cars, trains, bugs, and humans instantly.
Pair it with the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens, and you have a kit that covers landscapes, portraits, and
street photography while weighing less than a bottle of water.
The viral sensation. The X100VI is a fixed-lens camera (you can’t change the lens), which forces you to be
creative. It’s gorgeous, fun to use, and produces photos that look like memories rather than digital
files.
The new 40MP sensor allows you to crop securely, giving you "digital zoom" versatility. It finally adds
IBIS (Stabilization), making it viable for handheld night street shots and quick videos.
If you hike in rain, snow, or dust, get this. It has superior weather sealing (IP53 rated). The Micro Four
Thirds sensor means the lenses are tiny. You can carry a telephoto lens that fits in your palm.
It features computational photography magic like "Live ND" (simulating long exposures without filters) and
arguably the best image stabilization in the industry, letting you leave the tripod at home.
Try to travel with just one versatile zoom (like a 24-70mm equivalent). Changing lenses in a dusty market
or windy beach is a recipe for dirty sensors.
Back up Daily
SD cards fail. Bring a small SSD or use Wi-Fi to transfer your best shots to your phone every evening.
