Beginner camera help for family photos and trips

Find a beginner camera for family photos and travel

Plain picks and side-by-side comparisons for beginner mirrorless cameras and point-and-shoot compacts from Canon, Sony, Nikon and Kodak. Start with your budget, your trips or the model you're weighing.

Latest guides

  • Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with 18-45mm
    Matchups & Reviews

    Canon EOS R50 vs Sony A6700: Which to Buy?

    Canon EOS R50 vs Sony A6700: compare lenses, autofocus, video and handling to pick the camera that fits how you shoot photos and video.

  • Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S
    Matchups & Reviews

    Canon EOS R100 vs Nikon Z50: Which to Buy?

    Canon EOS R100 vs Nikon Z50: compare sensor size, autofocus, video and handling to decide which beginner mirrorless camera you should buy.

  • Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
    Matchups & Reviews

    Canon Rebel T7 vs Nikon D7500: Which to Buy?

    Canon Rebel T7 vs Nikon D7500: compare sensor, autofocus, speed and video, then pick the camera that fits your budget and the photos you shoot.

  • Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
    Matchups & Reviews

    Canon Rebel T7 vs Nikon D3500: Which to Buy?

    Canon Rebel T7 vs Nikon D3500: compare sensor size, autofocus, burst speed and lenses to pick the entry-level DSLR that matches how you shoot.

  • KODAK PIXPRO AZ425 20MP Digital Camera
    Compact & Pocket Cameras

    Kodak PIXPRO AZ405 vs AZ425: Which to Buy?

    Kodak PIXPRO AZ405 vs AZ425: the AZ425 wins on zoom and sensor, the AZ405 on AA batteries. Compare both bridge cameras and pick the right one.

  • Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3
    Matchups & Reviews

    Canon EOS R10 vs Sony A6400: Which to Buy?

    Canon EOS R10 vs Sony A6400: compare sensor, autofocus, burst speed, video and handling, then pick the camera that fits how you shoot.

  • Kodak PIXPRO FZ55
    Compact & Pocket Cameras

    Are Compact Cameras Worth It?

    Are compact cameras worth it? See when a small point-and-shoot makes sense, what it can do well, and when a mirrorless camera may suit you better.

  • Canon EOS R100 Kit (RF-S 18-45mm)
    Beginner Mirrorless

    Are Mirrorless Cameras Good for Beginners?

    Are mirrorless cameras good for beginners? Learn which features matter, how to choose your first kit, and simple ways to avoid common photo mistakes.