Cameras

Though it can't go as deep as the competition, the Olympus Tough TG-4 takes the best pictures among the waterproof cameras we've tested.

While Canon's Powershot D30 features some of the highest water resistance of any camera in its class, its image quality fails to impress.

With a well-rounded feature set and dedicated buttons for Wi-Fi and GPS, Nikon's Coolpix AW130 makes a great addition to any active enthusiast's bag of tricks.

The EZVIZ Mini is easy to set up and attractively priced. But it has limited features, confusing interfaces and a poor build quality.

The D-Link DCS-2630L is easy to use and offers very good video quality along with effective motion and sound detection.

The Kodak CFH-V20 is an intelligent webcam with excellent motion detection and easy-to-master software, but its video quality is only fair.

The MyFox BU 4001 security camera has a unique, attractive design, but comes up short on features and functionality.

The best mirrorless camera offers better construction, gorgeous 4K video, and a nice boost in image quality.

Though the PEN-F is pricey, Olympus packed a lot of features and controls into the retro-styled body of the camera, and it offers great image and video quality.

Aspiring 360-degree photographers and the curious will find some fun in the Theta S, but serious shooters should look elsewhere.

This Android phone's 3x optical zoom is a powerful feature for mobile photographers, but its battery life and bloatware are turnoffs.

If you want to control every aspect of your picture-taking, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II mirrorless camera delivers.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM5 is a very compact mirrorless camera that takes crisp photos, but you have to be able to live with smaller controls.

The Canon EOS M3 offers good image quality in a compact design, but there are better mirrorless cameras in this price range.

If you're willing to pay a premium, the Piper nv is a security camera and home-automation system rolled into one.

The Netgear Arlo is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, thanks to its wireless, waterproof design and magnetic wall mount.

Thanks to its sharp 1080p video recording and helpful features, the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro gives the Dropcam Pro a run for its money.

The Hero4 Silver achieves the best balance of quality, price and usability among action cameras, while supporting oodles of accessories.

If you don't want to spend a fortune for the best gear, the Pixpro SP1 strikes the perfect balance of quality, usability and price.

The Hero4 Black is the best overall action camera for sports and image-quality enthusiasts, but if you don't need 4K, get the Hero4 Silver.

Sony's handsome HD camera shoots beautiful action video and stills, but it’s a chore to operate.

The Air Pro 3 has a clever, rugged design; good controls; and respectable performance, but you can get better image quality at this price.

The Virb XE is one of the best-designed and well-equipped action cameras, but its image quality falls far short of the GoPro's.

The Roam3 has a great design and an attractive price, but the video looks too muddy, especially when the camera is in motion.

The point-and-shoot of action cameras delivers high-quality videos and photos and is much simpler than other GoPros to set up.

The Canon EOS 5DS R is an excellent camera for studio and landscape photographers, delivering 50-MP resolution and finely detailed images.

Manfrotto's updated case for the iPhone 6 lets you use your old lenses on a new phone, but its 3x telephoto lens produces too much distortion.

Moment's telephoto and wide-angle smartphone lenses offer best-in-class image quality with support for multiple phones and cases.

Olloclip adds an ultra-wide angle and 2x telephoto lens to its line of easy-to-use iPhone add-ons, and the image quality impresses.

The Ztylus offers an innovative 4-in-1 iPhone lens kit and an attractive, sturdy case with good image quality, all for a competitive price.