Best Travel Cameras On The Market in 2022

With a 24.3 megapixel camera, the Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera offers one of the sharpest images you will find for such a small product. It captures every detail of whatever attraction you’re at, so you can keep discovering secrets long after you leave.

These images are enhanced by the Power Zoom lens, which allows vivid photos even if you’re too far away to see them clearly. It’s also superb for fast-moving targets, capturing them with minimal to no blur so you can enjoy sports or speedy action when you are on your travels. At half the size and weight of a standard DSLR, you’re guaranteed superb quality without the need to lug a heavy and cumbersome device around with you everywhere you go.

The Panasonic Lumix ZS50 may not boast the high megapixels of other options, but this shouldn’t take anything away from its ingenuity and easy-to-use design. With a 12.1 megapixel sensor, you’re still guaranteed high-resolution photos that make every picture, whether a sunset or exotic creature is clear, sharp, and vibrant.

It boasts a 30x LEICA optical zoom thanks to the powerful LEICA DC lens, while the 4.0x digital zoom also offers plenty to brag about. There’s a built-in eye viewfinder that helps to eliminate glare on bright and sunny days, and this also brings perfect framing in a range of conditions. For low light areas, the high sensitivity MOS sensor captures a variety of details for both videos and photographs.

The Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53 boasts a 5 times optical zoom that delivers fantastic pictures for close-ups or getting all the details in regardless of where you touch down for your next adventure. This 16-megapixel camera is one of the sharpest options around, while the 28mm wide-angle lens means you will always capture more than you bargained for, so you never need to pick your shots carefully.

It is available in 3 colors so you can match with your backpack, while the super-slim design allows it to slide comfortably into your pocket for easy access whether you’re taking a hiker yo the top of Machu Picchu or relaxing on the beach at the end of a long day of blissful relaxation.

The Fujifilm XF10 Digital Camera boasts a plethora of incredible features that make it a fine addition to your travel gear right up there with your sunglasses and hiking boots. The 24.2 megapixels creates some of the finest images around that you’ll be happy to show off, while its 3-inch color LCD screen makes it easy to view everything after taking the photo to ensure everyone is smiling and there are no thumbs in front of the lens.

The ISO ranges from 200 to an impressive 12800, and even though this isn’t as much as other choices, it still does a great job in low-light scenarios, although you’ll find yourself worth more satisfaction when taking photos in the middle of the day with the sun shining high.

We’re starting off with a top of the line travel camera because, why not? The Nikon D810 FX-Format DSLR is a professional grade single lens reflex camera that ensures your travel pics will allow you to relive the moment in breathtaking detail. The dynamic range of the imagery is stunning and the full HD 1080p video ready for the theater.

From the full-frame sensor that produces images of amazing clarity, to videos that are ready for the film festival and professional quality audio to boot you won’t be taking just any holiday snapshots with this travel DSLR camera. You’ll be capturing a piece of every location. If photography is part of the reason you travel, make sure you have the D810 over your shoulder when you do.

The future of photography is here with the Sony a7 mirrorless digital travel camera. Light, compact and affordable the a7 raises the bar for travelers who want the quality of a DSLR without the bulkiness and weight. You’ll get 24.3 MP resolution from a full frame sensor in a body that’s no bigger than a standard P&S.

In the past if you wanted DSLR image quality you need a DSLR. Many people, however, didn’t want to be lugging around a big, heavy travel camera and so defaulted to the P&S. Now you don’t have to. The Sony a7 travel camera provides true professional grade imagery that will have you ditching the P&S and elevating your travel photography to unheard of heights. This also makes a great gift for photography lovers. 

If you like the Sony a7 travel camera and all it has to offer you’ll love the a7R II. This is the mirrorless camera most others are looking up at with its 42 megapixel full frame sensor and true 4K video. If you’re an AF fan the a7R’s enhanced hybrid autofocus system provides DSLR quality with superb responsiveness.

The second of our Sony mirrorless cameras is indeed a cut above the competition. It gives you all the capabilities of the standard a7 plus the ability to effortlessly capture 4K video and enjoy high speed autofocus even if you’re using non-native lenses. The shutter incorporates a new braking mechanism that cuts curtain vibration by some 50%, which is crucial to reducing blur in a camera with a 42 MP full frame sensor.

Many people want to just reach in their bag when the shot presents itself, take out a camera, point, maybe zoom in to get just the right framing, and then shoot. When they’re finished they want to just turn the travel camera off, put it back in their bag or pocket and move on. For those people we suggest the Canon PowerShot SX600 travel camera.

Some are after the Pulitzer and some just want to grab the best possible shot with the least possible effort. If the latter is you then the Canon PowerShot SX600 travel camera should be on your shopping list before you head out on the road. The 18X optical zoom lets you draw in on your subject quickly and easily and the 16 megapixel sensor allows you to capture them or it clearly for posterity. If capturing great, spontaneous travel shots interests you pick up a PowerShot SX600 and start shooting.

The Nikon D7200 is an upgrade of their earlier D7100 model, which was a fine travel camera in its own right. The changes here are subtle but noticeable and range from the improved autofocus in low light situations to WiFi capability to longer battery life.

The Nikon D7200 is an excellent consumer grade DSLR travel camera that will allow you to capture the magic of your journeys in true 1080p high def video or crystal clear still imagery. Everything about it is designed to help you take better pictures more easily. It occupies the center of that vast area between the P&S and the professional grade DSLR and holds its ground with authority. At well below $1,000 the refurbished D7200 travel camera is a value proposition that’s hard to pass up.

The new EOS 50D travel camera combines speed and sensitivity to produce incredible image quality. Whether you’re capturing the kids romping at the beach or a panoramic shot from the top of the Eiffel Tower the 50D has you covered. Shoot up to 90 shots in a single sequence at up to 6.3 frames per second or switch to video mode and capture high quality 1080p HD video.

The 50D is the perfect DSLRtravel camera for someone wanting to expand their image harvesting horizons. Upgrades to the sensor, autofocus mechanism and ISO control mean the camera is working for you to help you capture the highest quality images possible. If you’ve decided you want to leave your P&S travel camera behind on this trip and focus a bit more on the quality of your travel images you really can’t lose with the Canon 50D.

There are Point and Shoots and then there is the Sony DSC-RX100/B travel camera. The RX100/B looks, feels and is priced like a P&S and yet it takes incredibly clear photos and video with its Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens and its 20.2MP 1” CMOS sensor. If you’re the kind who likes to reach into your pocket and come out shooting you need to consider this versatile little wonder for your next trip.

Every once in a while a Point and Shoottravel camera comes along that makes us question why we spend all that money on DSLRs or MILCs and this is one of those times. From the high quality all-purpose f1.8 lens to the outstanding AF capabilities to the fact that you can recharge this baby in your car you might want to take one of these along just for those occasions you don’t have the time or inclination to set up the DSLRtravel camera.

The Fujifilm X-T10 Mirrorless Digital Travel Camera offers a ton of control points you won’t get from a Point and Shoot but with nearly the same compact profile. It’s a lightweight DSLR that sports an unremarkable profile that belies its finer qualities.

The Fujifilm X-T10 Mirrorless Digital Travel Camera is a slightly stripped down version of the company’s breakthrough X-T1 but it retains enough of the positive attributes of its predecessor to merit inclusion as a top Travel Camera. Overall the camera is easy to handle, light enough to not become a burden when you’re carrying it all day and flexible enough to snag the shot you want with minimal fuss.

The Powershot G9X Digital point and shoottravel camera from Canon will make you forget you have a camera on your smartphone. It’s the smallest camera on the market as of this writing with a full 1” sensor and the results speak for themselves.

This is another impressive Point and Shoottravel camera that will provide boffo service for anyone who doesn’t want to spend time learning the vagaries of high end DSLRs or MILCs. The 1” sensor grabs hold of the smallest details and they’re beautifully rendered via the DIGIC 6 processor. The f2.0 – 4.9 equivalent lens helps you snag those special moments even when the sun is going down over Half Dome. And the zoom, while not robust, is nonetheless quick and effective. 

The Canon EOS 80D travel camera is an upgrade of their 70D and includes a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor with dual pixel autofocus. The 45 point autofocus system is slightly less than that of the 7D Mark II and considerably more than the 70D.

The 80D travel camera is a noticeable upgrade from the 70D that will provide outstanding image quality under most conditions. It won’t do 4K video but how many people need a 4K video of the Spanish Stairs or their night out in Hong Kong? All in all the 80D travel camera will produce the high resolution photos and sharp compelling videos you’re after for a price you can afford.

Whether you’re a hobbyist wanting to elevate your game or a pro in need of a reliable backup the Canon EOS 700D EF-S DSLR is here to answer the call.

While the spare number of AF points doesn’t have us dancing in the street the rest of the 700D travel camera is ready made for the road. It’s svelte at just a pound and half, it generates beautiful HD video thanks to its subject tracking and continuous AF, the photos have the typical aura of Canon quality about them and it’s as affordable as all get out. A Best Bang for your Buck travel camera if ever there was one.

The Sony a6500 mirrorless travel camera provides 24MPs of image clarity, enhanced image stabilization and an easy to use and reliable touchscreen. It’s among the most sophisticated of the company’s MILC cameras and one that will turn your ordinary travel pictures into high quality, crystal clear memories you can relive over and over.

If you have a slightly larger budget than most to work with it would behoove you to pick up the Sony 6500 travel camera. It’s a no lose value proposition that will generate astonishing imagery will very little fuss and, although it’s not cheap, it’s still significantly less than some other cameras that are not nearly as nifty.