Travel zoom cameras are a compromise between a superzoom and ultra compact. Most ultra compacts offer very little in the way of zoom and most super-zooms offer little in the way of pocketability. The travel zoom fits in between - offering a small compact size and great zoom at the same time. The travel zoom class is one of the most versatile, providing rich functionality, such as wide angle lenses, GPS and good optical zoom and the convenience of a small package. For most people the travel zoom class offers the perfect compromise and is a great place to start your digital camera search.

Snapsort's definition of a travel zoom camera is any compact camera (who's definition is based on the size of the camera) that has at least 8x optical zoom.

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Recent Travel zooms by manufacturer

Here is an overview of the manufacturers of travel zooms, the most popular shown first.

Canon

Snapsort has found 9 recent travel zooms from Canon.

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
from $219
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Zoom Great zoom Help
14x
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look

Learn more about the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
from $305
Zoom Great zoom Help
14x
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 24fps

Learn more about the Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS
Canon ELPH 310 HS
from $199
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
240 fps

Learn more about the Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 510 HS
Canon ELPH 510 HS
from $269
Zoom Great zoom Help
12x
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Screen size Large screen Help
3.2"

Learn more about the Canon ELPH 510 HS

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Nikon

Snapsort has found 5 recent travel zooms from Nikon.

Nikon Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9100
from $179
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm

Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9300
Nikon Coolpix S9300
from $480
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps

Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S8200
Nikon Coolpix S8200
from $219
Zoom Great zoom Help
14x
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm

Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8100
Nikon Coolpix S8100
from $300
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
921k dots
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
240 fps

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Sony

Snapsort has found 4 recent travel zooms from Sony.

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
from $289
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v
from $219
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 60fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm

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Sony Cybershot DSC-H70
Sony Cybershot H70
from $170
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm
Zoom Great zoom Help
10.8x
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens

Learn more about the Sony Cybershot DSC-H70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
from $200
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds

Learn more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

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Panasonic

Snapsort has found 8 recent travel zooms from Panasonic.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
from $196
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Panasonic Lumix ZS20
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Panasonic Lumix ZS15
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 60fps

Learn more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
from $170
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens

Learn more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

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Fujifilm

Snapsort has found 14 recent travel zooms from Fujifilm.

Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR
from $482
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps

Learn more about the Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR

Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
from $229
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Zoom Great zoom Help
15x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
from $196
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Zoom Great zoom Help
15x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
320 fps

Learn more about the Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR

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Olympus

Snapsort has found 10 recent travel zooms from Olympus.

Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SZ-30MR
from $362
Zoom Great zoom Help
24x
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm

Learn more about the Olympus SZ-30MR

Olympus SZ-12
Olympus SZ-12
Zoom Great zoom Help
24x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm
3D Takes 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions

Learn more about the Olympus SZ-12

Olympus SZ-20
Olympus SZ-20
from $292
Zoom Great zoom Help
12.5x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps

Learn more about the Olympus SZ-20

Olympus SZ-10
Olympus SZ10
from $222
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Macro focus Great macro Help
1 cm

Learn more about the Olympus SZ-10

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Samsung

Snapsort has found 4 recent travel zooms from Samsung.

Samsung WB750
Samsung WB750
from $309
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps

Learn more about the Samsung WB750

Samsung WB210
Samsung WB210
from $199
Screen size Large screen Help
3.5"
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Zoom Great zoom Help
12x

Learn more about the Samsung WB210

Samsung WB700
Samsung WB700
from $269
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens

Learn more about the Samsung WB700

Samsung PL210
Samsung PL210
from $170
Size Really small Help
Super compact 100x58x19 mm
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Digital, Lens
Thickness Thin Help
0.8"

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Casio

Snapsort has found 7 recent travel zooms from Casio.

Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Casio Exilim ZR100
from $354
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
1,000 fps
Continuous shooting Rapid fire Help
40 fps
Zoom Great zoom Help
12.5x

Learn more about the Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Casio Exilim EX-H20g
from $200
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Casio Exilim EX-H20G

Casio Exilim EX-ZR200
Casio Exilim ZR-200
from $402
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
1,000 fps
Continuous shooting Rapid fire Help
30 fps
Zoom Great zoom Help
12.5x

Learn more about the Casio Exilim EX-ZR200

Casio EX-Z3000
Casio EX-Z3000
Battery life Great battery life Help
560 shots
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm

Learn more about the Casio EX-Z3000

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Pentax

Snapsort has found 3 recent travel zooms from Pentax.

Pentax Optio VS20
Pentax Optio VS20
from $320
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
6,400 ISO
Shutter lag Barely any delay taking photos Help
24 ms shutter lag

Learn more about the Pentax Optio VS20

Pentax Optio RZ18
Pentax Optio RZ18
from $199
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
6,400 ISO

Learn more about the Pentax Optio RZ18

Pentax Optio RZ10
Pentax Optio RZ10
from $262
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
6,400 ISO
Macro focus Great macro Help
1 cm

Learn more about the Pentax Optio RZ10

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Ricoh

Snapsort has found 3 recent travel zooms from Ricoh.

Ricoh CX5
Ricoh CX5
from $384
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
920k dots
Zoom Great zoom Help
10.7x
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light

Learn more about the Ricoh CX5

Ricoh CX6
Ricoh CX6
from $493
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
1,230k dots
Zoom Great zoom Help
10.7x
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light

Learn more about the Ricoh CX6

Ricoh CX4
Ricoh CX4
from $320
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
920k dots
Zoom Great zoom Help
10.7x
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light

Learn more about the Ricoh CX4

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Leica

Snapsort has found 1 recent travel zoom from Leica.

Leica V-LUX 20
Leica V-LUX 20
from $742
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Zoom Great zoom Help
12x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm

Learn more about the Leica V-LUX 20

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