Best point and shoot on Reddit

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Sony

4.5

(24)

"The ZV-1 is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It's my go-to when I need a pocketable device."

"RX1rII"

"The zoom on these last RX100’s is fantastic."

"99% of the time it’s a Sony RX100."

"Sony RX100 Mark VII."

"Sony rx7vi, vii"

"I would check out the Sony RX100 series; I think they’re up to the Mark VII now."

"Take RX100 version 1 used, it's still a great camera."

"For low light/night, I'd go for Sony RX100 VII."

"Or don't rx100 mark v or higher."

Olympus

4.3

(24)

"Very pocketable. The EE.S being the best in my opinion."

"Also pocket sized."

"I'm loving the Olympus AF-10 and it was only $25."

"Olympus XA!"

"I love my little Olympus XA2."

"The mju 2 is incredibly sharp and pocketable thanks to its rounded shape."

"The best option hands down imo"

"I can recommend the Olympus AF 1 super."

"I personally use an Olympus Superzoom 70G for taking pictures with friends."

"The Minolta AF-C or the Olympus XA2 are pretty good alternatives."

Canon

4.3

(21)

"Fantastic little camera."

"Also great with a very good focal length."

"I would suggest literally any Canon Sure Shot. They're cheap, reliable and sharp."

"SLRs of that era provide point and shoot functionality, plus the ability to transition to semi-automatic and manual exposure."

"If you have the money, canon g7x mark 2 or 3."

"Survived way too many field trips, camping trips, and "how long has this been in the bottom of my backpack?" to count"

"Probably the Canon Sure Shot A1 fits the bill best."

"Canon s120 or 110"

"You can still find the Canon sure shot 115u for under $80 online and I love the one I got, simple to use and so easy to use while still giving you plenty of options."

"I take my canon sure shot A1 everywhere!"

Ricoh

4.5

(19)

"Recommend Ricoh GRIII."

"If you want the best photo quality in the smallest possible package."

"Ricoh GRiiix"

"Give ricoh griii or griiix a look. They’re amazing and super pocketable for an apsc sensor."

"Look at the Ricoh GR series. Love mine."

"Ricoh GR."

"Ricoh GRIII is a good pick."

"Ricoh GR iii/iiix."

"Maybe a used Ricoh GR III?"

"Great option"

Pentax

4.1

(12)

"The Pentax Espio 928 is actually a really fantastic camera."

"All of the other features"

"The Pentax Espio series is great. Can't really go wrong with any of them."

"Pentax PC35AF. Even at current pricing your budget should allow you to get one."

"Pentax Espio (any of them tbh), Olympus AF-10."

"Best imo right now, Pentax 17. It’s new, works great but pricey."

"The pentax has a lot more features and overall better specs, while remaining automatic."

"I would shoot for the Pentax, I myself always like Pentax camera's!"

"Pentax Espio."

"Great for street, 28mm lens is pretty sharp."

Fujifilm

4.4

(11)

"Instax is considerably cheaper and easier to use than Polaroid film."

"X100V with the teleconverter is my go to."

"X100 series from Fujifilm."

"Primarily excellent photo with decent video quality? Fuji X100V/VI."

"Which has a built in printer"

"Also look at the X10, X20, X30. They have fixed zoom lenses that rock."

"Fujifilm, the only one with decent film simulation styles in camera."

"One range of cameras I'm thinking of that doesn't have a retractable lens, aka it's fixed, is the Fuji X100 line."

"Fujifilm cardia."

"If we ignore the video AF, price, size, zoom and availability requirements, there's the X100V for ~$2200 from a scalper"

Nikon

4.3

(10)

"It's an autofocus point and shoot that's totally waterproof and has a flash- it's very sturdy and reliable."

"I have every L35 model and the first (L35AF) is by far the best."

"Nikon L35AF, stylus epic (the black 35 3.5)."

"Nikon L35AF, or keep an eye out for Minolta autofocus cameras."

"He could look at something like the Canon SX70 or Nikon P950."

"For $200 you should get a Nikon L35AF in great condition, for ex"

"Nikon 35Ti"

"Point and shoot? Nikon P1000 and P950."

"Nikon 35Ti."

"Offer a lot of versatility and things that make it worth using over your phone"

Minolta

4.3

(9)

"An absolutely lovely little camera."

"Great fan"

"High quality optics - lens has a shocking 6 elements in 6 groups diagram. Simple and efficient operation. Manual ISO and advance means it has a degree of manual control while being much quieter than later P&S of the 1990s. One of the top picks IMO."

"Can also look into the Minolta Weathermatic."

"Minolta AF-C"

"The Minolta AF-C or the Olympus XA2 are pretty good alternatives."

"U/Westerdutch often recommends the Minolta AF-C unless I'm mistaken."

"Minolta AF-C. Wont get any lighter as far as autofocus point and shoots go."

"Autofocus with a manual film advance"

Leica

4.4

(8)

"The L35AF is my go to 😮‍💨 So clean and the lens is so good."

"High end: Leica Q3, Sony RX1R II, Fujifilm X100VI"

"Leica Q3 by far. 60mp, great sensitivity."

"A Leica Q2 or Q3…. 😬"

"If we ignore the price and size limitations, there's the Leica Q3 for $6000"

"Got something similar, a Leica IC with a Voigtlander 25mm Snapshot Skopar. Works like a charm as a p&s."

"There is also the Leica CM which is even more expensive."

"Doubt"

#10

Contax

4.4

(5)

"Imo the best P&S is the Contax T2/T3 or TVS2/TVS3, but they're far more expensive and a little more unreliable than some almost identical cameras with slightly worse lenses."

"Hands down"

"Great"

"The best ones are Contax t3 and minolta tc1 depending on which focal length you prefer."

"Decent"

#11

Panasonic

4.2

(5)

"Best combination for low light in a compact"

"Good news - a new point and shoot has *just* been announced by Panasonic."

"Second hand: FZ1000."

"There's the Panasonic Lumix LX10 which has one of the best point and shoot lenses out there."

"I'd try to get one from the FZ line."

#12

Samsung

4.0

(4)

"Great"

"I got a great deal on a samsung nx mini."

"Photo quality"

"Samsung nv3."

#13

Apple

4.7

4.0

(1)

"Good rangefinders: Olympus 35 RC (if you want small)."

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