With big sensors and high-quality lenses, these pocketable cameras can crank out pro results. 
Sun Lee
Nikon CoolPix A | $1,100
Best for: Landscape and street photographers who want an easier-to-use, wider-angle camera.
These are fixed focal length cameras (they don't zoom), so your lens should match your shooting needs. The Coolpix A has wide-angle 28-mm-equivalent optics that work best for group shots and scenic vistas; they're not optimal for tight shots. The Coolpix A's respectable f/2.8 aperture can't quite match the X100S's bright lens, and its autofocus lags a bit. Still, it's the clear choice if you want a smaller camera with straightforward operation. It's lighter and simpler, and its control scheme is perfectly painless.
FujiFilm X100S | $1,300
Best for: Seasoned shutterbugs who want a fast-focusing low-light shooter.
It's bulkier and pricier than the Coolpix A, but Fujifilm's big-sensor X100S also offers superior performance. The benefits start with the glass—a fixed 35-mm-equivalent field-of-view lens with an f/2.0 aperture that yields excellent low-light shots. Fujifilm's autofocus system is also noticeably faster than Nikon's, and you'll generally get better macro performance. The main trade-off is ease of use: With tricky controls that may confuse even the most experienced photographer, the X100S is not a camera for rookies.
