£1,000
Sony RX100 V
Five stars for the fifth edition of Sony’s multitalented compact camera
£729
Panasonic TZ200
Not without its compromises, but the TZ200 is small, neat and not dramatically overpriced
£650
Panasonic Lumix LX100
The Sony RX100 IV is a better all-rounder, but the LX100’s 4K capabilities give it a crucial edge over its rivals
£500
Fujifilm X70
A cheap-ish compact camera with hipster appeal
£1,249
Fujifilm X100F
If you don't need zoom, then this is the best street photography camera around
£650
Panasonic Lumix FZ1000
It's pushing the limits of the term "compact", but this fixed-lens snapper is a photographic cracker
£340
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V
Versatile and highly capable, there’s more to this tiny camera than its giant zoom
£3,449
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
A phenomenal luxury compact camera, if overkill for most
£1,149
Canon G1X Mark III
An impressive feat of miniaturisation and a great DSLR backup, as long as you can accept a few compromises
£150
Fujifilm XP120
The perfect cheap but rugged stunt double for your smartphone camera
