The cameras in today’s smartphones are better than ever, but there are still limitations to even top-tier phones, such as the iPhone 6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S7. Wide angles, zoom lenses and aperture adjustments are all areas where smartphones fall short. Plus, there’s always the chance that your phone will run out of juice before you get that perfect holiday shot.

Compact cameras not only produce crisp images but also don’t take up much more space than the average smartphone. Combined with bigger batteries and expandable storage, compact cameras are easy-to-carry devices that can expand your photographic tool kit without weighing you down.

Our favorite compact camera is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500, which costs just under $300, and has a wide focal range, flip-up LCD, and a bevy of other features, such as Wi-Fi and image stabilization.
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