{
  "id": 17985511,
  "title": "Bridge cameras are so much better than phones – so why aren’t there more of them about?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/bridge-cameras-are-so-much-better-than-phones-so-why-arent-there-more",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/opinion/sonys-on-to-a-winner-with-the-rx10-v-as-bridge-cameras-have-way-better-performance-and-reach-than-phones-so-why-arent-we-seeing-more-of-them/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fixed lens compact cameras, also known as bridge cameras, provide smaller, lightweight options that are easier to use compared to mirrorless cameras and DSLRs. Despite not being as compact as point-and-shoot cameras, bridge cameras still offer an advantage with their ultra-wide zoom ranges. While often surpassing the picture quality of smartphones, bridge cameras still fall short of the image quality achieved by high-end mirrorless cameras. Manufacturers like Sony and Nikon have released models with exceptional zoom capabilities, such as the Sony RX10 V and Nikon Coolpix P1100, respectively. The opportunity exists for other manufacturers to reintroduce bridge cameras as a medium between point-and-shoots and mirrorless cameras, catering to the needs of amateur photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Superzooms put photographers ahead of smartphone snappers, while offering greater versatility over most interchangeable lens cameras and lens combos. Why aren't there more? The post Bridge cameras are so much better than phones – so why aren’t there more of them about? appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "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."
}