For travel and everyday shooting, size and weight decide how often the camera leaves the house. Look for a compact body with stabilisation and a versatile standard zoom.
| Budget | Best setup | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £500 | Panasonic Lumix G80 + Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III | £470 | More options → |
| Under £1,000 | Sony Alpha A6400 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | £1,000 | More options → |
| Under £1,500 | Sony Alpha A6700 + Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | £1,480 | More options → |
| Under £2,000 | Sony Alpha A7C II + Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS | £1,970 | More options → |
| Under £3,000 | Sony Alpha A7C R + Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | £2,900 | More options → |
| Under £5,000 | Sony Alpha A7C R + Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | £2,900 | More options → |
Tiny full frame with no viewfinder and in-camera colour looks (LUTs). Great for creators.
Small APS-C body with Sony's AI subject tracking. A favourite for hybrid photo and video.
A7 IV image quality in a rangefinder-style body that fits a small bag.
Rangefinder styling, a corner viewfinder and the 40MP sensor. Built for street and travel.
X-T5 sensor in a lighter body with a dedicated film-simulation dial on top.
The S1 II body with a conventional sensor: most of its features for less.
Small, IP53-sealed hiking camera with built-in ND and handheld high-res modes.
Tiny APS-C body with a viewfinder, flip screen and Canon's subject-detect AF.
Film-era OM looks with a stacked sensor and a creative colour dial.
Across all budgets, the Panasonic Lumix S9 scores highest for travel in our database, followed by the Sony Alpha A6700 and Sony Alpha A7C II. The best choice depends on budget; see the setups by price below.
For travel and everyday shooting, size and weight decide how often the camera leaves the house. Look for a compact body with stabilisation and a versatile standard zoom.
No. APS-C bodies are smaller, lighter and cheaper with excellent image quality.