Classic compacts

With fewer and fewer new compact cameras being released, we often have to look at the second-hand market to find the best value. Here we’ve been looking through some of the great compact cameras of the recent past, and potential future classics, that you should be looking at if you’re in the market for a second-hand camera.

We’ve selected models that offer manual control, raw shooting support, plus additional advanced features, that make these great models to use especially if you’re looking to get the best out of these cameras. Some of these offer classic styling, as well as external control dials, making them much more pleasant to use than your standard compact camera.

You’ll also find that buying from a UK retailer means you can often get a warranty to go with the used camera, whereas if buying from other second-hand marketplaces such as eBay or Facebook, it’s unlikely you’ll get any warranty.

Some of these models, despite their age, may also be available new, giving you the chance to buy one in mint condition.

Fujifilm X100T

The Fujifilm X100 introduced in 2012 brought with it several things that people instantly loved, including the classic look of film rangefinder cameras, a large