Canon impressively included DSLR-sized sensor ( almost ) pocketable device , ’ got lovely big APS-C sized sensor perfectly primed gathering light dim conditions.It ’ shame 3x optical zoom lens maximum aperture f/2.8 , otherwise could pushed even further.Now showing age , G1X range ’ upgraded since Mark III.It ’ unlikely anybody ’ primary camera , keeping size minimum still decent degree flexibility , ’ certainly contender . ( Image credit : James Artaius ) 10.Olympus Tough TG-6 An underwater camera works surprisingly well low light Specifications Type : Compact Sensor : 1/2.33-inch CMOS Megapixels : 12 Lens : 25-100mm ( equivalent ) f/2.0-4.9 AF Points : 25 AF type : Contrast Detection Stabilization : Sensor Shift ISO range : 100-12800 Remote app : Yes Today 's Best Deals View Staples ( opens new tab ) View Walmart ( opens new tab ) View Amazon ( opens new tab ) Reasons buy + Tough + Waterproof + Wide aperture sensor Reasons avoid - Very small sensor - Not suitable all-round camera This neat little compact camera included niche reason .