{
  "id": 1746442,
  "title": "These compact cameras are budget point-and-shoot champions – now they're even cheaper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/these-compact-cameras-are-budget-point-and-shoot-champions-now-theyre",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:14:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/these-compact-cameras-are-budget-point-and-shoot-champions-now-theyre-even-cheaper"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Compact cameras that are both affordable and pocket-sized have become increasingly popular for everyday photography. While these devices are typically not on sale often, three models are currently discounted. The Kodak Pixpro C1, available at £78.55 on Amazon, saves £15.45 off its £94 RRP. The Kodak Pixpro FZ45, priced at £104 at Currys, offers a £7 discount from its original £111 price. The Chuzhao Digital Camera, available on Amazon for £26.87, is priced between £30 and £50 depending on the retailer.\n\nThese compact cameras cater to various needs. The Kodak Pixpro C1, with its 13MP sensor, fixed wide-angle lens, and 180° flip screen, is perfect for selfie and social media-focused photography. Meanwhile, the Kodak Pixpro FZ45, featuring a 16MP sensor, optical zoom, and AA battery power, is designed for simple, point-and-shoot photography. Lastly, the Chuzhao Digital Camera, a miniature digital camera styled like a classic 1960s twin-lens reflex, emphasizes the process of taking photos with its waist-level shooting and square-format stills.",
  "summary": "Pocket-sized point-and-shoot cameras that make photography fun and affordable, with prices almost as small as the cameras themselves",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}