From Sony to Olympus, the best small cameras to capture your outdoor adventures with
- Mobile phones are good, but if you want something to get that perfect picture an action camera is better
- Here are our top 4 pocket-sized cameras to help you capture those unforgettable moments out on the hills and trails
As the technology in mobile phones has improved, so have the cameras that come with them, making them great at capturing decent images and videos on the fly.
However, if you want something to get that perfect picture when you’re out biking, hiking or climbing around Hong Kong or elsewhere then a dedicated action camera is never a bad idea.
And if you really want your images and videos to stand out, but still want to keep things simple and pocket-sized then there are some superb options out there – both new and second-hand. Here’s our guide to some of the best for the job.
Sony DSC-RX100 VII
At around HK$8,000, this is a tiny and robust camera that comfortably slips into your pocket, but don’t let size fool you.
The camera has a 1 inch 20 megapixel sensor and an attached (35mm equivalent) 24-200mm f2.8-f4.5 lens. The 4K and slow motion video ability is also amazing for such a tiny camera.
For many years I’ve had an older model RX100 with me on all of my adventures, and with it’s great output quality, excellent battery life and ease of use is perhaps the ultimate pocket-sized camera available.
It’s also well worth considering buying a second-hand older model, which you can pick up for a fraction of the cost of a new one with similar level features.
