Compact Cameras are.. well, cameras that are compact! Generally they will have autofocus, automatic advancing, and other features designed to make using them as easy as possible. The main draw, though, is right in the name; size.

Compact cameras were made in every era, from Leica rangefinders of the 1920s to the Olympus Trip 35 of the 1960s to the Contax T3 and Olympus Mju-II of the 1990s and early 2000s. Many of these cameras can be great travel companions,good options for casual photography, or as a second body for a professional or high-level amateur.

Compact cameras have seen a rapid surge of popularity because they are easy to pick up and use while still delivering lovely film images.