I’ve tested a ton of cameras and drones in 2026 — and these are my 5 favorites (so far) from DJI, Canon, Leica and more
Senior reviews writer Nikita Achanta highlights his five favorite cameras and drones of 2026 after testing twelve devices. The list includes the Kodak Charmera keychain camera, the Leica Q3 Monochrom, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, and DJI’s new drone offerings. The article, published on July 28 2026, reflects a strong year for imaging technology across multiple brands.
- ▪Nikita Achanta tested twelve cameras and drones in 2026 before selecting his top five picks.
- ▪The Kodak Charmera is praised for its compact size and fun, lo‑fi image style despite a modest 1.6 MP sensor.
- ▪Leica, Canon, and DJI are also featured with new releases that showcase advances in mirrorless and aerial imaging.
- ▪The piece was published on July 28 2026 on Tom's Guide and invites reader comments on standout gear.
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Cameras & Photography I’ve tested a ton of cameras and drones in 2026 — and these are my 5 favorites (so far) from DJI, Canon, Leica and more Features By Nikita Achanta Published 28 July 2026 It's shaping up to be a solid year for camera gear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Every time the half-year mark comes around, I think to myself, "This has been a great year for cameras." It happened last year and the year before, and it has happened again this year.
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