Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for compact professional cameras.
Compact cameras are some of the most popular types of cameras. They are small, lightweight and easy to carry around in your pocket. They are mainly used for taking holiday snaps or as a second camera to complement a DSLR or an advanced compact camera. However, some compact cameras are also aimed at enthusiasts or professionals who want a lightweight camera that's easy to carry around and is capable of producing high-quality images. Browse the top-ranked list of compact professional cameras below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Canon - PowerShot G7 X Mark III 20.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver
Model: 3638C001SKU: 6359937Top comment"Best Compact Point and Shoot for Video and Features...I purchased this camera about 18 months ago and it is by far the best point and shoot camera I have ever used. ...So the big question with compact cameras is why not just get a new iPhone? "
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Capture sharp images with this 20.1MP Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera. The 4K recording capability produces high-definition video, and vertical video support lets you change the orientation for playback on mobile devices. This Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera has an external microphone terminal that reduces sound distortion for high-quality audio..Top comment"Best Compact Point and Shoot for Video and Features...I purchased this camera about 18 months ago and it is by far the best point and shoot camera I have ever used. ...So the big question with compact cameras is why not just get a new iPhone? "
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Capture sharp images with this 20.1MP Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera. The 4K recording capability produces high-definition video, and vertical video support lets you change the orientation for playback on mobile devices. This Canon PowerShot G7 Mark III camera has an external microphone terminal that reduces sound distortion for high-quality audio..See all Premium Point & ShootYour price for this item is $749.99Canon - EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Video Camera with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens - Black
Model: 1897C009SKU: 5977704Top comment"Awesome Camera...This is the best camera I have ever owned. The photos are crisp and clear and look like professional photos. ...Professional camera...Professional camera that’s working great for me, it came with a L series lens already that compliment the l series I already have"
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Take stunning shots no matter where your travels take you with this Canon EOS camera. The compact DSLR camera gives you all the function of a full-frame device in a much smaller size, and the included EF 24-105 lens offers sharp zooming. This Canon EOS camera shoots video in full HD, making it an ideal option for vloggers..Top comment"Awesome Camera...This is the best camera I have ever owned. The photos are crisp and clear and look like professional photos. ...Professional camera...Professional camera that’s working great for me, it came with a L series lens already that compliment the l series I already have"
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Take stunning shots no matter where your travels take you with this Canon EOS camera. The compact DSLR camera gives you all the function of a full-frame device in a much smaller size, and the included EF 24-105 lens offers sharp zooming. This Canon EOS camera shoots video in full HD, making it an ideal option for vloggers..See all DSLR Body & LensYour price for this item is $2,499.99Sony - Alpha 7C Full-frame Compact Mirrorless Camera with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens - Black
Model: ILCE7CL/BSKU: 6432059Top comment"Best Camera for Your Lifestyle...I see this can be even a great sub-camera for the professionals to have that reliable second and third view of the recording. ...COMPACT...Very good, wonderful compact camera! Loving it so far :D"
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Sony Alpha 7C – small and light Full Frame Compact Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera with 24.2MP backside illuminated sensor, 4K video, side flip-out LCD and FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens. Together with the new FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 compact lens is ideal for every photographer on the go and perfect for vlogging.Top comment"Best Camera for Your Lifestyle...I see this can be even a great sub-camera for the professionals to have that reliable second and third view of the recording. ...COMPACT...Very good, wonderful compact camera! Loving it so far :D"
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Sony Alpha 7C – small and light Full Frame Compact Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera with 24.2MP backside illuminated sensor, 4K video, side flip-out LCD and FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens. Together with the new FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 compact lens is ideal for every photographer on the go and perfect for vlogging.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $2,099.99Sony - Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII 20.1-Megapixel Shooting Grip Kit Digital Camera - Black
Model: DSCRX100M7GSKU: 6387411Top comment"I forgot what a neat "compact camera" it was. Lot's of features. Other than the compactness I appreciate the 3mm mic* and the ability to articulate the screen 90 degrees for selfie shots. ...Amazing professional point and shoot camera!...This little point and shoot camera has all the major professional quality’s of a higher end mirrorless/dslr. "
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Create pro-quality still shots and videos on the go with this Sony shooting grip kit. The high-magnification zoom lens delivers stunning image quality across the entire zoom range, while real-time Eye AF lets you maintain focus on moving subjects for great portrait shots. This Sony shooting grip kit supports internal 4K recording with image stabilization for high-quality video footage.Top comment"I forgot what a neat "compact camera" it was. Lot's of features. Other than the compactness I appreciate the 3mm mic* and the ability to articulate the screen 90 degrees for selfie shots. ...Amazing professional point and shoot camera!...This little point and shoot camera has all the major professional quality’s of a higher end mirrorless/dslr. "
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Create pro-quality still shots and videos on the go with this Sony shooting grip kit. The high-magnification zoom lens delivers stunning image quality across the entire zoom range, while real-time Eye AF lets you maintain focus on moving subjects for great portrait shots. This Sony shooting grip kit supports internal 4K recording with image stabilization for high-quality video footage.See all Premium Point & ShootYour price for this item is $1,399.99Olympus - Tough TG-6 4K 3840x2160 12 Megapixel Digital Camera - RED
Model: TG6REDSKU: 6351697Top comment"Tough Water Resistant Digital Camera, 12 MP...This is a light weight, easy to use, high quality camera. It takes photographs like professional cameras except you click and shoot. ...Great camera for beginners and professionals...This camera was purchased due to its ability to zoom close for pictures of plants and insects"
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You live for the outdoors. Hiking steep mountain trails. Backpacking through a desert canyon. Skiing in the wilderness. The Tough TG-6 is ready for adventure. It’s built to endure all the extreme environments you love exploring. You can drop it. Step on it. Go deep underwater or out into a freezing blizzard. It just keeps on shooting awesome stills and video. Packed with pro features, you’ll nail difficult shots — even in low light. Shoot intricately detailed macro photos and unique shots underwater with vivid color. The lightweight, compact Tough TG-6. Engineered to survive the world’s toughest places.Top comment"Tough Water Resistant Digital Camera, 12 MP...This is a light weight, easy to use, high quality camera. It takes photographs like professional cameras except you click and shoot. ...Great camera for beginners and professionals...This camera was purchased due to its ability to zoom close for pictures of plants and insects"
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You live for the outdoors. Hiking steep mountain trails. Backpacking through a desert canyon. Skiing in the wilderness. The Tough TG-6 is ready for adventure. It’s built to endure all the extreme environments you love exploring. You can drop it. Step on it. Go deep underwater or out into a freezing blizzard. It just keeps on shooting awesome stills and video. Packed with pro features, you’ll nail difficult shots — even in low light. Shoot intricately detailed macro photos and unique shots underwater with vivid color. The lightweight, compact Tough TG-6. Engineered to survive the world’s toughest places.See all Point & Shoot CamerasYour price for this item is $499.99Sony - AX43A 4K Handycam with Exmore R CMOS sensor camcorder - Black
Model: FDRAX43A/BSKU: 6516306Top comment"Design and Build Quality: The Sony AX43A has a sleek and compact design that makes it easy to carry around. ...Very good camera....Really great handycam the stability is really good 4K is excellent. I am a professional photographer and I bought this just as a backup for B roll and safety shot. "
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Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot, to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K1 movie recording and high-quality sound with a unique microphone the AX43A Handycam® camcorder puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.Top comment"Design and Build Quality: The Sony AX43A has a sleek and compact design that makes it easy to carry around. ...Very good camera....Really great handycam the stability is really good 4K is excellent. I am a professional photographer and I bought this just as a backup for B roll and safety shot. "
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Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot, to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K1 movie recording and high-quality sound with a unique microphone the AX43A Handycam® camcorder puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.See all Traditional CamcordersYour price for this item is $949.99Canon - EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens - Black
Model: 5137C009SKU: 6508508Top comment"Great camera...Overall, this is a great little camera that can be used by novice and professional alike. ...I love this Camera ! you will love it too .. Great for beginners in mirrorless Cameras ."
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With a 15 FPS mechanical shutter, the EOS R7 is Canon’s most advanced APS-C camera. Featuring a high-speed 32.5 MP sensor, in-body stabilization up to 7.5 stops with coordinated control IS^, and 4K60p video, it offers versatility for capturing photo and video of fast action, wildlife, and more.Top comment"Great camera...Overall, this is a great little camera that can be used by novice and professional alike. ...I love this Camera ! you will love it too .. Great for beginners in mirrorless Cameras ."
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With a 15 FPS mechanical shutter, the EOS R7 is Canon’s most advanced APS-C camera. Featuring a high-speed 32.5 MP sensor, in-body stabilization up to 7.5 stops with coordinated control IS^, and 4K60p video, it offers versatility for capturing photo and video of fast action, wildlife, and more.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $1,899.99GoPro - HERO11 Mini Camcorder - Black
Model: CHDHF-111-TH/CHDHF-111-RWSKU: 6520372Top comment"Never underestimate this camcorder by its size the things this Camera does is way beyond anyone can expect its very light and small but doesnt compromises in durability very tough can withstand extreme weather conditions, waterproofed and hard to break The kind of big 1/1.9-inch sensor Manufacturer was able to accommodate in this compact design is outstanding with 8:7 aspect ratio which provide widest angle 16:9 shot with the new HyperView Lens It produces content upto insane 5K60/4K120 with great stability it just awesome to watch This mini Gopro got a fantastic non-removable battery in paper it may sound it got smaller 1500mah battery but as this doesn't have any screen the battery will last longer then its predecessors This camera comes with dual mounting fingers on bottom and back and also comes with a tape which can easily mounted to any helmet without much hassle With the latest G2 processor it is so powerful it wont compromise with any kind of task This GoPro mini will do all the things like its predecessors with awesome image and video clarity even the compact design it was built doesn't hinder its performance at any level hands down best mini camcorder ever built...Great Secondary Action Camera...In other words, I think this model would be excellent as a secondary camera."
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Get the incredible video performance of HERO11 Black in a smaller, lighter, simpler design that's ready for action. HERO11 Black Mini's compact size makes it more comfortable to wear when capturing immersive point-of-view footage while its new dual mounting fingers boost your body and helmet mounting options. Just as waterproof as ever and even more rugged, it's made to capture any adventure. Simply press the Shutter button to power up and start recording with our best settings. After recording, all you have to do is charge your camera and relax. Your footage will be automatically uploaded to the cloud, turned into an amazing highlight video and sent to your phone ready to share. 1 Its new image sensor ensures you'll get 5.3K video with stunning image quality and the silky-smooth steadiness of award-winning HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization.Top comment"Never underestimate this camcorder by its size the things this Camera does is way beyond anyone can expect its very light and small but doesnt compromises in durability very tough can withstand extreme weather conditions, waterproofed and hard to break The kind of big 1/1.9-inch sensor Manufacturer was able to accommodate in this compact design is outstanding with 8:7 aspect ratio which provide widest angle 16:9 shot with the new HyperView Lens It produces content upto insane 5K60/4K120 with great stability it just awesome to watch This mini Gopro got a fantastic non-removable battery in paper it may sound it got smaller 1500mah battery but as this doesn't have any screen the battery will last longer then its predecessors This camera comes with dual mounting fingers on bottom and back and also comes with a tape which can easily mounted to any helmet without much hassle With the latest G2 processor it is so powerful it wont compromise with any kind of task This GoPro mini will do all the things like its predecessors with awesome image and video clarity even the compact design it was built doesn't hinder its performance at any level hands down best mini camcorder ever built...Great Secondary Action Camera...In other words, I think this model would be excellent as a secondary camera."
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Get the incredible video performance of HERO11 Black in a smaller, lighter, simpler design that's ready for action. HERO11 Black Mini's compact size makes it more comfortable to wear when capturing immersive point-of-view footage while its new dual mounting fingers boost your body and helmet mounting options. Just as waterproof as ever and even more rugged, it's made to capture any adventure. Simply press the Shutter button to power up and start recording with our best settings. After recording, all you have to do is charge your camera and relax. Your footage will be automatically uploaded to the cloud, turned into an amazing highlight video and sent to your phone ready to share. 1 Its new image sensor ensures you'll get 5.3K video with stunning image quality and the silky-smooth steadiness of award-winning HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization.See all Action CamerasYour price for this item is $349.99The previous price was $399.99Canon - PowerShot Pick Active Tracking PTZ 11.7MP Digital Camera - Black
Model: 4828C013SKU: 6513119Top comment"It is portable, lightweight and compact so that it is easy to take with you wherever you go. ...The PowerShot PICK Active Tracking PTZ Camera is great to use at any event or function. I specifically love to use it at birthday parties and sporting events. "
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Capturing moments is important. But, it’s also not always easy. Being the family photographer often requires you to pause the moment, asking everybody to pose, making sure everyone is in the frame, and even if all that goes well the person behind the camera doesn’t get to be in the picture. Canon PICK changes all this and more. By ensuring that you record experiences as they happen organically, genuinely. No posing, no pausing—just candid memories that can last forever.PICK's unique algorithm has been years in the making, with a dedicated app to get the image just right. It will automatically* search for faces and smiles while adjusting the composition of the frame with its Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) mechanism. The camera captures and records moments while you’re enjoying them and you don’t have to do anything, no timers, no clicking, no posing—just living in the moment.Top comment"It is portable, lightweight and compact so that it is easy to take with you wherever you go. ...The PowerShot PICK Active Tracking PTZ Camera is great to use at any event or function. I specifically love to use it at birthday parties and sporting events. "
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Capturing moments is important. But, it’s also not always easy. Being the family photographer often requires you to pause the moment, asking everybody to pose, making sure everyone is in the frame, and even if all that goes well the person behind the camera doesn’t get to be in the picture. Canon PICK changes all this and more. By ensuring that you record experiences as they happen organically, genuinely. No posing, no pausing—just candid memories that can last forever.PICK's unique algorithm has been years in the making, with a dedicated app to get the image just right. It will automatically* search for faces and smiles while adjusting the composition of the frame with its Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) mechanism. The camera captures and records moments while you’re enjoying them and you don’t have to do anything, no timers, no clicking, no posing—just living in the moment.See all WebcamsYour price for this item is $499.99Nikon - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens - Black
Model: 1749SKU: 6512000Top comment"Great compact camera...I was already familiar with my Nikon D800 and D300 controls so buying this smaller APSC camera for travel was a no brainer. Similar controls and lots of features in a small/compact package. ...Great camera...Is great quality. I feel like a professional lol. I do recomend research to make sure you know how to use it with all the features."
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.Top comment"Great compact camera...I was already familiar with my Nikon D800 and D300 controls so buying this smaller APSC camera for travel was a no brainer. Similar controls and lots of features in a small/compact package. ...Great camera...Is great quality. I feel like a professional lol. I do recomend research to make sure you know how to use it with all the features."
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $799.99The previous price was $849.99