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.

Sony

Snapsort has found 9 recent travel zooms from Sony.

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
from $319
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
from $399
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
12,800 ISO

Learn more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
from $420
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
12,800 ISO

Learn more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
from $328
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
Light sensitivity High ISO Help
12,800 ISO

Learn more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

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Canon

Snapsort has found 13 recent travel zooms from Canon.

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
from $294
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look

Learn more about the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
from $239
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 SX240 HS
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
from $354
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 24fps

Learn more about the Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
from $281
Zoom Great zoom Help
14x
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 24fps

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Panasonic

Snapsort has found 8 recent travel zooms from Panasonic.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Panasonic Lumix ZS20
from $290
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-ZS10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
from $328
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Panasonic Lumix ZS15
from $270
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 60fps

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
from $159
Zoom Great zoom Help
16x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens

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Nikon

Snapsort has found 6 recent travel zooms from Nikon.

Nikon Coolpix S9300
Nikon Coolpix S9300
from $300
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
921k dots

Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9100
from $237
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
921k dots
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps

Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S8200
Nikon Coolpix S8200
from $229
Zoom Great zoom Help
14x
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
961k dots
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps

Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8100
Nikon Coolpix S8100
from $100
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
921k dots
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
240 fps

Learn more about the Nikon Coolpix S8100

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Fujifilm

Snapsort has found 14 recent travel zooms from Fujifilm.

Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR
from $344
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 F550 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
from $248
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 F600 EXR
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR
from $209
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 F750 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR
from $299
Zoom Great zoom Help
20x
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
25 mm

Learn more about the Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR

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Olympus

Snapsort has found 13 recent travel zooms from Olympus.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Olympus SZ-31MR
from $394
Zoom Great zoom Help
24x
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
920k dots
Movie format Full HD Help
1080p @ 30fps

Learn more about the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SZ-30MR
from $416
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 SH-25MR
Olympus SH-25MR
from $305
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Zoom Great zoom Help
12.5x

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Olympus SZ-12
Olympus SZ-12
from $199
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

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Samsung

Snapsort has found 6 recent travel zooms from Samsung.

Samsung WB850F
Samsung WB850F
from $482
Zoom Great zoom Help
21x
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Screen type OLED Screen Help
Bright and vivid

Learn more about the Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB750
Samsung WB750
from $262
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
440 fps

Learn more about the Samsung WB750

Samsung WB210
Samsung WB210
from $199
Screen size Large screen Help
3.5"
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
1,152k dots
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Samsung WB210

Samsung WB150F
Samsung WB150F
from $179
Zoom Great zoom Help
18x
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Image stabilization Image stabilization Help
Lens

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Casio

Snapsort has found 9 recent travel zooms from Casio.

Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Casio Exilim ZR100
from $231
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
1,000 fps
Continuous shooting Rapid fire Help
40 fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
1,000 fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm
Battery life Great battery life Help
500 shots

Learn more about the Casio Exilim EX-ZR300

Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Casio Exilim EX-H20g
from $185
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 $364
High-speed framerate High speed movies Help
1,000 fps
Continuous shooting Rapid fire Help
30 fps
Wide angle Wide angle lens Help
24 mm

Learn more about the Casio Exilim EX-ZR200

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Pentax

Snapsort has found 3 recent travel zooms from Pentax.

Pentax Optio VS20
Pentax Optio VS20
from $257
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 $230
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 $329
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 CX6
Ricoh CX6
from $437
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
1,230k dots
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Great macro Help
1 cm

Learn more about the Ricoh CX6

Ricoh CX5
Ricoh CX5
from $352
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
920k dots
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Great macro Help
1 cm

Learn more about the Ricoh CX5

Ricoh CX4
Ricoh CX4
from $190
Screen resolution High resolution screen Help
920k dots
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Great macro Help
1 cm

Learn more about the Ricoh CX4

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