Best cameras for everyday & travel
Light, versatile, good in low light. These are the cameras that meet the most of what everyday & travel needs, by the maker's spec sheet: every pick shows the specs that earned it a place. No paid placement. Prices are today's cheapest at the stores we track in United Kingdom, new or used. Want a budget or a size? Try the camera finder.
Top picks
OM System
PEN
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from £849at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from £589Used from £750at 4 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
Fujifilm
X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
New from £1,295Used from £1,005at 3 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
OM System
OM-3
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from £989Used from £1,128.70at 4 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
Fujifilm
X-T50
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
New from £1,299at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
Sony
α6700
APS-C · 26 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
New from £1,329Used from £949.99at 3 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
Fujifilm
X-S20
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
New from £1,149at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
OM System
OM-5
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2022
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from £899Used from £1,099at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
OM System
E-M10 Mark IV
Micro Four Thirds · 20.3 MP · 2020
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from £339at 3 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
OM System
E-M5 Mark III
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2019
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
Used from £530at 1 store- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
Ricoh
GR IV Monochrome
APS-C · 25.7 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 1080p video
New from £1,599at 1 store- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
Ricoh
GR IV
APS-C · 25.7 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 1080p video
New from £1,211.49Used from £995at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
Smaller and lighter
Under 650 g, for when the camera has to come along every day.
Leica
D-Lux 8
Micro Four Thirds · 17 MP · 2024
- 4K 30p
- 397 g
Used from £1,250at 1 storeLaunch RRP £1,450- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ Built-in zoom lens
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
Sony
ZV-E1
Full frame · 12.1 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
New from £1,779at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
Ricoh
GR IIIx
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2021
- IBIS
- 1080p video
New from £1,039Used from £860.15at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
Ricoh
GR III
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2019
- IBIS
- 1080p video
Used from £611.95at 1 store- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
Fujifilm
X-T30 III
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
New from £818at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder
Sony
RX1R III
Full frame · 61 MP · 2025
- 4K 30p
- 5 fps
New from £3,600Used from £2,900at 1 storeLaunch RRP £4,200- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder