What is the smallest and lightest mirrorless camera in the market?
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Fujifilm X-T50
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£1418.72 ≈ | 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 40.2 MP | 30 sec - 1/4000 sec mechanical; 30 sec - 1/180000 sec electronic | 8 fps mechanical; 20 fps (electronic, 1.29x crop) | 117 or 425 | Up to 6.2K 30p; 4K 60p; Full HD 240p | ✓ |
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The Fujifilm X-T50 is a compact APS-C mirrorless camera with a 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor, X-Processor 5, subject-detection AF, and up to 7 stops of in-body image stabilization. It records up to 6.2K/30p internally in 10-bit 4:2:2 and offers a dedicated Film Simulation dial, tilting touchscreen, and a lightweight 438g body, making it suitable for travel and high-resolution stills. ★ Ideal forNot the smallest/lightest overall, but its compact 438g body and 40.2MP sensor make it a strong choice if you want high resolution in a relatively small, stabilized mirrorless body.
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Ricoh GR IIIx
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£933.12 ≈ | APS-C | 24.24 | 1/4000 to 30s (bulb available) | 6 fps | Multi-point hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast) with 8 focus modes | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) up to 59.94 fps | ✓ |
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The Ricoh GR IIIx is an ultra-compact fixed-lens camera with a 24.24MP APS-C sensor and a 40mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, offering IBIS, a built-in 2-stop ND filter, and a touchscreen interface. It targets street and travel photographers who want high image quality in a pocketable body with responsive controls and effective shake reduction. ★ Ideal forWell suited because its APS-C sensor (24.24 MP), 3-axis sensor-shift IBIS, and pocketable dimensions deliver high image quality with true portability, making it one of the smallest high-performance APS-C cameras.
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Sony ZV-E10
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£558.82 ≈ | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) | 24.2 | 1/4000 to 30 s (electronic) | 11 fps | 425 | 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 30p; 1080p up to 120p | ✓ |
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The Sony ZV-E10 is an APS-C mirrorless camera tailored for vloggers and content creators, offering a 24MP sensor, fast hybrid autofocus, fully articulating selfie screen, and 4K video capture. It lacks in-body image stabilization but supports optical stabilization via OSS lenses and electronic Active stabilization for video, making it compact and flexible with interchangeable E-mount lenses. ★ Ideal forNot the smallest or lightest mirrorless camera; suitable if you want an APS-C 24.2MP interchangeable-lens vlogging camera with 4K video and 11 fps burst, but its size and weight are larger than the smallest mirrorless models. |
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Canon EOS R100
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£320.50 ≈ | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 24.1 | 1/4000 to 30 sec | 6.5 fps | 3975 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 23.98/25 fps; 1920 x 1080 at 59.94 fps | ✓ |
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The Canon EOS R100 is a compact, entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera with a 24.1MP sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 6.5 fps continuous shooting, and 4K/24p video (cropped). Its small, lightweight body and RF-mount lens compatibility make it a simple, affordable option for beginners and travel shooters. It lacks in-body stabilization and a fully articulating touchscreen, keeping the feature set basic. ★ Ideal forIts 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm body, 356 g weight (body only), 24.1MP APS-C sensor, and 6.5 fps burst make it well suited to being the smallest and lightest mirrorless camera for users wanting a true interchangeable-lens APS-C system.
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Olympus OM System OM-EM10 Mark IV
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£522.96 ≈ | Micro Four Thirds | 20.3 MP | Mechanical 1/4000 sec Electronic 1/16000 sec | 15 fps (electronic) / 8.7 fps (mechanical) | 121-point contrast-detection | 4K UHD up to 30p | ✓ |
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Compact Micro Four Thirds mirrorless with a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor, 5-axis in-body stabilization, 121-point AF and 4K video; lightweight and feature-rich for travel, vlogging and everyday photography. It offers fast burst modes and a flip-down touchscreen for selfies and content creators. ★ Ideal forSuitable for the question because its small Micro Four Thirds sensor, 335g body weight and compact dimensions make it one of the lightest and most portable mirrorless cameras available.
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OM System OM-5
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£896.50 ≈ | Four Thirds | 20.4 | 1/8000 - 60 s | 30 fps | 121 | 4K UHD 3840x2160 up to 30p | ✓ |
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The OM System OM-5 is a compact Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 20.4MP Live MOS sensor, advanced 5-axis in-body image stabilization, and weather-sealed construction. It offers high-speed shooting up to 30 fps, 4K video up to 30p, and computational modes like handheld high-res and Starry Sky AF, making it suited to travel and outdoor photography. ★ Ideal forIdeal for the question because at 370g body weight and a compact Four Thirds 20.4MP sensor with up to 6.5 stops IBIS it is one of the smallest and lightest feature‑rich mirrorless cameras available.
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Panasonic Lumix G100D
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£522.93 ≈ | 17 x 13mm | 20.3 | 1/16000 - 60s | 10 FPS | 49 | 3840x2160 | ✓ |
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The Lumix G100D is a compact Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 20.3MP sensor, built-in OLED EVF, vari-angle touchscreen, OZO spatial audio and 4K video recording. It includes vlogger-friendly features (Frame Marker, REC indicator) and a lightweight body suited for one-handed shooting and travel content creation. It ships as a kit with a 12-32mm lens and USB-C connectivity. ★ Ideal forThis camera suits the 'smallest and lightest mirrorless' question because it is a lightweight Micro Four Thirds body at 352g and compact dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm while still offering 20.3MP and 4K video. |
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