Best 1 inch compact camera?

My pick for most people is the Sony RX100. It's the original one-inch pocket compact, with a 20.2-megapixel sensor, and it's the one I'd suggest to a friend who wants something that fits in a jacket.

If you want more reach, the Canon PowerShot G3 X has the same 1-inch sensor with a 24-600mm-equivalent zoom. It's a bulkier body, but the zoom is the reason to buy it.

If you want the slimmest option, look at the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. Its 28-84mm-equivalent zoom is short, so it suits everyday and street shooting better than distant subjects.

A 1-inch sensor is a real step up from a phone. The sensor sizes guide explains where it sits among the others.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.