Best point and shoot camera on Reddit
157 reviews from r/Cameras, r/AskPhotography, r/AnalogCommunity and 9 more subreddits
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#1
Sony
4.3
(42)
"The Sony A7III should do a great job, paired with a 50mm f2.8 macro lens."
"A6400 has better AF than all of these, a big deal for pets and kids."
"The Sony RX-100 VII is great for concerts with its 1" sensor that excels in clarity and low light performance."
"For low light/night, I'd go for Sony RX100 VII."
"If you want to stick with an interchangeable lens, go for Sony a6400."
"The Sony A7C with the 40mm 2.5 G is a very good and small combo for quality."
"The Sony rx10 III is a great buy used for that price, as it's really versatile, good image quality and a lot more pleasant to use due to the more ergonomic form factor."
"At least take a look at the Sony RX10"
"The Sony RX100 IV is compact and offers excellent image quality, making it a great choice for pocket-sized photography."
"Best value 4k30p option"
#2
Canon
4.3
(29)
"Canon G1X Mark III would be my first choice due to the fact they pack an ASP-C sensor in it."
"Recommend Canon R50. It has better AF than a6400."
"The Canon G7X MKiii has great low light capabilities and a versatile lens."
"One of the most compact one inch sensor point and shoots with a really good 3x zoom lens."
"Take great pictures"
"Used for wedding candids and got excellent results."
"The G7X mkIII is also a real powerhouse if you can find one."
"Used Canon G9X is my vote."
"Highly recommended for its ease of use and quality."
"Canon AE-1 Program, it can be used as a manual or a point and shoot."
#3
Panasonic
4.1
(17)
"I've been shooting concerts with my GX85 and a variety of vintage prime lenses. Love it."
"I'll be bringing my little Lumix GX85 with my 20mm 1.7 pancake lens! I'm excited to get some shots with it there."
"The LUMIX LX100 MKii features a Leica lens and excels in low light conditions."
"Panasonic ZS 100 is still EXCELLENT after all these years."
"M4/3 sensor, 24-75mm zoom, looks very cool."
"Second hand: FZ1000"
"Slightly older but still very good."
"LUMIX LX7 or Canon G15."
"Maybe the LX100 II if you want a great camera that’s slightly bigger."
"Also check out the Panasonic LX10 or ZS200."
#4
Ricoh
4.3
(12)
"I love it. A little pricey but that forces me to use it."
"Ricoh GR3 or 3X, no question about it."
"Ricoh GR ii"
"The built in flash makes some incredible MySpace-era photos that people go nuts for."
"Maybe a used Ricoh GR III?"
"The GRIII really is a tiny little beast of a camera, and snap focus is a killer feature for street photography."
"Great option"
"Probably the Ricoh GRiii, just get an extra battery or two, the battery life aint great."
"Same with the GRIII."
"The GR3 has no flash and the film emulation isn’t as good."
#5
Fujifilm
4.4
(8)
"I’d recommend something in the Fuji lineup for point and shoot with pleasing images straight out of the camera."
"The optical viewfinder on the X100 series letting you play old-timey rangefinder is seriously awesome."
"I have an X100T and love it. The controls, hybrid viewfinder, and the Fuji raw renderings into film simulations are big selling features for that camera."
"The film simulations are beautiful, and the physical dials made me sell my Canon gear and buy an XT3 and a few lenses."
"A good option for a fixed lens camera."
"If you wanted something even smaller and were willing to ditch the viewfinder and flash hotshoe and have a 28e f/2.8 lens instead of 35e f/2, there's the XF10"
"Cheaper route"
"Personally, I have a mirrorless APS-C Fujifilm"
#6
Olympus
4.4
(7)
"Olympus xa. just the original rangefinder version."
"Great results, looks rad, super portable, easy to use but still requires user expertise"
"XA"
"Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5."
"TG-7 is practically the same thing and not worth the upgrade."
"Not wildly overpriced for what they are and they offer a bit of manual control"
"Oly XA."
#7
Apple
4.7
(6)
"There is no sub-$700 camera that takes more crisp or less grainy photos than the iPhone 14 Pro."
"Your not going to like the answer but your phone is going to be orders of magnitude better than a $70 camera."
"I phone 13 pro max. Has other uses too."
"Get a decent iPhone."
"The latest iPhones are comparable to point-and-shoot cameras, but they have limitations."
"Iphone 11/12/13"
#8
Nikon
4.0
(5)
"Nikon L35, Mju I, Canon Prima Mini...."
"Check out old P&S Coolpix(Nikon), Cybershot(Canon) and Old Sony p&s"
"Nikon 35ti or 28ti are nice and fancy but likely to break."
"I have a Nikon N70 and this is why I think you should consider it."
"Very solid camera, easy to use (get the later version of the 35Ti), used in rain and it was fine."
#9
Yashica
3.6
(5)
"I would recommend the Yashica T3. It's the precursor to the famous Yashica T4 that has been used by Terry Richardson in a lot of modelling work, but a lot cheaper and a better lens."
"Never used but heard lots of good thing."
"Yashica T4."
"Yashica t2."
"It makes no sense to me to buy something like a Yashica T4 either as all the electronics seem to be dying."
#10
Lumix
5.0
(2)
"Larger sensor and great for landscape"
"Great option specifically for the micro four thirds sensor"
#11
Sony RX100
4.5
(2)
"I would start with a RX100 (any of them really)."
"Recommend these cameras. Sony RX100 mk1, 2 or maybe even 3."
#12
Minolta
4.5
(2)
"I got a Minolta x7i on eBay for £13 inc shipping. My expectations were low. However, I got the pictures back and they’ve come out great."
"Beautiful camera, stunning lens, extremely compact but a little fragile, the only P&S I would own myself."
#13
Samsung
4.0
(2)
"My Samsung Galaxy S21 takes fantastic photos too."
"Any Samsung released in the last 4 years."
#14
Smartphone
3.0
(2)
"Most point and shoots that don't offer any assistance will be outperformed by a current smartphone."
"Smartphones have decimated the point and shoot market, making them a better option for those with a limited budget."
#15
Papershoot
5.0
(1)
"Papershoot"
#16
Leica
5.0
(1)
"Buy a fucking Leica you ingrate."
#17
Sony RX100 III
5.0
(1)
"XT-20, RX100 III-V, x100s-V."
#18
Panasonic LUMIX GX85
5.0
(1)
"Don't sleep on the... LUMIX GX85"
#19
Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II
5.0
(1)
"Don't sleep on the... LUMIX LX100 II (mark ii)"
#20
Minox
5.0
(1)
"Minox 35 GT."
#21
Kodak
5.0
(1)
"Recommend these cameras."
#22
4.0
(1)
"Any Google Pixel released in the last 2 years."
#23
Canon Sure Shot WP-1
4.0
(1)
"They should all hold up to rain and be durable."
#24
Minolta Weathermatic
4.0
(1)
"Make sure you get the 35mm version not the 110"
#25
Konica Genba Kantoku
4.0
(1)
"They should all hold up to rain and be durable."
#26
Sony Alpha a5100
4.0
(1)
"I'd say the sony a5100 is a great compact option."
#27
Canon G7 X
4.0
(1)
"Cameras better than a phone include a Canon G7 X and Sony RX100."
#28
Yashica XA
4.0
(1)
"This is why I own an XA."
#29
Pentax
4.0
(1)
"One of the Pentax IQ Zoom/Espio cameras might do it."
#30
Cameradactyl
4.0
(1)
"You should check out Cameradactyl."
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