Want a high-quality camera that actually fits in your pocket? In this video, I count down my Top 5 best point-and-shoot cameras in 2026—because even with smartphones everywhere, compact cameras still win when you need better image quality, longer zoom, or purpose-built features for travel, street, and vlogging. I break down the real-world strengths of each pick, including sensor size (APS-C vs 1-inch), fixed lens simplicity vs zoom versatility, and which models make the most sense depending on what you shoot. I start with the best budget travel zoom, the Panasonic Lumix ZS99, for anyone who wants maximum reach in a tiny body, then move into the Sony ZV-1 for vloggers who need a flip-out screen, strong autofocus, and creator-focused modes like Product Showcase. For a premium “do-it-all” pocket camera, I cover the Sony RX100 VII with its stacked 1-inch sensor, 20fps bursts, pop-up EVF, and versatile zoom. Then it’s the RICOH GR III for photographers who want true pocketability with an APS-C sensor and a pure stills-first experience. And at #1, I explain why the Fujifilm X100VI earns the hype: 40MP APS-C quality, a fast 35mm-equivalent lens, hybrid viewfinder, IBIS, and film simulations—if you can find one in stock.