Ranking 10 Of The World's SMALLEST Mirrorless Cameras!
Ranking 10 Of The World's SMALLEST Mirrorless Cameras!
I have reviewed a lot of very small mirrorless cameras – some of them good, some of them not so good. So today, Iβm going to create a tier list featuring 10 of the smallest mirrorless cameras Iβve ever tested to find out which ones I think are the best.
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Intro – @0:00
Panasonic Lumix GM1 – @0:26
Samsung NX Mini – @1:36
Sigma fp-L – @3:53
Pentax Q-S1 – @6:02
Olympus E-PM1 – @7:30
Panasonic Lumix GM5 – @8:25
Nikon 1 J5 – @9:42
Sony NEX-C3 – @11:10
Canon EOS M3 – @12:19
Fujifilm X-M1 – @13:39
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I have all four of the little Pentax’s in my collection. Yes, the image quality could be better, but they are hard not to love.
Dla mnie sΔ dwa aparaty najlepsze, ten zestaw nazywam minimax: Sony RX100 MVII i Sony RX 10 MIV. Te o czy mΓ³wisz to tylko reklama.
sadly the NEX-C3 has risen in price pretty quickly
Lumix gf3 es la mas pequeΓ±a
You put that crappy Pentax ahead of Sigma FP-L ?!!!!!!
does the ZV1 II have minimum shutter speed setting like the A9 models have ( the previous model did not have that feature ) ???
Why did you pick the NEX C3 over the NEX 3N?
The 3N is way better!
none of these cameras were released after 2021 (except sigma -> 2200β¬ price tag)
Please make a video about the Samsung nx500 ππππ
If we’re going to put cameras with 1in sensors into S tier over full frame models, then the Sony RX100 deserves a mention, even if it does include an integrated lens.
I’d suggest avoiding the super zoom revisions and sticking with earlier models that included a fast lens with ND filters. Rumors has it that Sony isn’t making any more RX100’s and that’s a shame, considering it’s all alloy and somewhat weatherproof. My RX100M5 is among my forever cameras (I’ll never sell!)
Have had multiple Nikon 1 J5 cameras. Shoots 60FPS. Used for some commercial golf shots just after it came out. Had a faster frame rate than many higher end cameras we were using
I picket one up (X-m1) mint the end of last year for travel and I love it for the photos it takes.
I love this!
What do you think of the Nikon 1 V1 and the Nikon 1 J3? Which one do you prefer?
Can you make this list with cameras that are not discontinued ?
As a Samsung NX owner yes, please Samsung come back.
Eyyyy! Loved this! The Sigma bit killed me off π ill have to send you my GM5 so you can give it a test drive and get it into that S tier π π
I wish that Fuji had an add on viewfinder for the X-M1.
If they did I would have purchased it by now. Living in Western Australia where we have some of the brightest sunlight and most sunny days anywhere, there are times you just really need a viewfinder.
Where is the Ricoh gr?
I have a NX-Mini, the lack of lenses and no adapter to use other lenses made me stop to use it, probably because my only lens, the 9mm f/3.5 stopped working. π
After watching the vid, i totally understand why the nx mini is on the top. Sheer simplicity, flawless performance and a miniature look can be a major aspect to why some people adore a camera like the nx mini. Shame that samsung no longer have the time to dedicated or prioritize on reviving it’s mirrorless camera line up or atleast this particular camera, probably it would take time and hell a lot of money to process and work on it. But if they did, it could probably flop concrete HARD since it’s pointless to them and the camera’s in their galaxy lineup of smartphones have already got that performance almost as same as mirrorless cameras and are selling like hotcakes on a saturday afternoon. So absolutely no way in hell they ain’t gonna do all of that just because some guy on the internet said soπ. Damn shame.
My Sony a5100 coupled with a βlens capβ lens is so compact and capable.
Pentax Q is the smallest.
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11:00 Just super glue the button stuck, so you can’t ever press it again! Problem solved!!
Hey Tom! What would you choose between a nx mini with the 9mm lens for 240β¬ vs the fuji X-M1 with the XC16-50 mm for 350β¬? I love cameras but going to get something small for an interrail around europe! Incredible video <3
CANON EOS M6 Mark II a real beast and far better than all the others
The bit with Sigma was πππ
Fuji XF10.
no ricoh
Thank you
So what do you have to do to find a pocket camera with a view finder?
If Samsung would have stuck around in the camera market I think they would be top dog then canon then Sony and Nikon would have actually gone bankrupt haha
ngl a lot of these older cheapo cameras pale in comparison to a modern day smartphone. Don’t find it worth owning. Feels like a gimmick more than anything else tbh. Some of the newer ones sure but the older ones? nah
E-PM1 is pretty small but has some compromises. Olympus E-PL3 or E-PL5 …. are also pretty small but much more features and better ergonomics and are also very cheap.
Why, why WHY everything is so (more!!) expensive now ?!?!?!?!?
Between small, compact camera, ergo and their capabilities.. I think Nikon Z30 is the best for now, if i want smaller camera i use smartphone instead.
Dont get me wrong i loved to see and use these camera on the list, but i felt redundant.
I’m a Nikon fan and you sold me on it. I can live with the issues . Best thing is I can use some of my DX lenses with the F1 adapter. Thanks for the Video.
Please can you give me one of them
I can credit you with inspiring me to purchase a Nikon 1 J5. I like it! Very quick, snappy, and easy to carry around. I’m not putting my OM-D E-M5 ii out to pasture π. Lumix gm5 is just toooo expensive.
I got NX Mini & because of this review and canβt get rid of it haha so if you want it back hit me up! Great content btw π
Where are the comments about the dirty sensor on the GM1?
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Canon made the S95 which is very small and I love using my Fuji X30 and X70 which are great little cameras. The used prices on these are getting ridiculous.
How can you rate the Samsung so highly. Such a bland camera.
please give me the lumix one,, I’m so in need!π₯Ί
Your prices are off. None of the cameras with lenses you mentioned are for sale for the price you mentioned.
I have a Samsung NX1100 and it is super fun to use. When i bought it, it cost me about $120USD i really recommend it.
I am still using the pentax qs-01β€β€β€!!!
I’d like to throw my Olympus pen pl8 into the mix. It’s got a metal build, gorgeous retro looks and I just love shooting with it. I use canons and Nikons at work but for my own personal use I prefer using my pl8. It just feels so nice and made me fall in love with photography again. It sort of reminds me of my student days with my old Pentax.