Best point and shoot camera on Reddit
231 reviews from r/Cameras, r/AnalogCommunity, r/AskPhotography and 11 more subreddits
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#1
Sony
4.3
(38)
"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."
"Excellent zoom and image stabilization."
"The Sony RX100 IV is compact and offers excellent image quality, making it a great choice for pocket-sized photography."
"The RX100 V improves on its predecessor with faster autofocus and better performance."
"Best value 4k30p option"
"The RX 100 series is where it's at. . . . If you can afford it."
#2
Canon
4.4
(34)
"Canon G1X Mark III would be my first choice due to the fact they pack an ASP-C sensor in it."
"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."
"A reliable camera with good image quality."
"Compact and easy to use, great for travel."
"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."
#3
Panasonic
4.2
(26)
"I've been shooting concerts with my GX85 and a variety of vintage prime lenses. Love it."
"Enthusiast compacts like the Lumix LX are excellent travel cameras with superior optics."
"The LUMIX LX100 MKii features a Leica lens and excels in low light conditions."
"Panasonic ZS 100 is still EXCELLENT after all these years."
"EXCELLENT after all these years"
"Mic input, cold shoe, integrated zoom lens, no recording time limit"
"Especially pink body"
"It's small and zooms pretty far. Never had any issues getting it into venues."
"One of my favorites, though, is the Panasonic LX100."
"M4/3 sensor, 24-75mm zoom, looks very cool."
#4
Olympus
4.0
(25)
"Has a 35mm lens and also a 70mm lens that you can switch between on the fly. Mines been great, super sharp too."
"The Olympus Tough series is incredibly durable and perfect for underwater use."
"A very light mirrorless camera with a modern sensor and flippy screen."
"Take great pictures"
"Quite big"
"Best for the money"
"Great results, looks rad, super portable, easy to use but still requires user expertise"
"I really like my Olympus AF1-Super"
"XA"
"Great as a point and shoot."
#5
Ricoh
4.4
(21)
"I love it. A little pricey but that forces me to use it."
"Ricoh GR3 or 3X, no question about it."
"The built in flash makes some incredible MySpace-era photos that people go nuts for."
"Built-in flash"
"Maybe a used Ricoh GR III?"
"The snap focus feature makes it great for quick shooting."
"Snap focus feature"
"The GRIII really is a tiny little beast of a camera, and snap focus is a killer feature for street photography."
"Tiny little beast of a camera, and snap focus is a killer feature for street photography"
"Great option"
#6
Fujifilm
4.5
(15)
"It has a pretty cool design and it support RAW files."
"Memorable"
"I use my x100v at every show I shoot. Wouldn’t shoot a show without it."
"The optical viewfinder on the X100 series letting you play old-timey rangefinder is seriously awesome."
"The film simulations are beautiful, and the physical dials made me sell my Canon gear and buy an XT3 and a few lenses."
"I immediately found my passion again and had it on my person going nearly anywhere!"
"Little brother"
"My son is 7 now, but last year I got him a Fujifilm Finepix XP120, one of those waterproof/shockproof digital cameras."
"I think any of the Fuji FinePix XP series should do fine. Waterproof for a few meters."
"A good option for a fixed lens camera."
#7
Lumix
4.6
(7)
"Larger sensor and great for landscape"
"Small and zooms pretty far"
"Great option specifically for the micro four thirds sensor"
"M4/3 sensor, 24-75mm zoom, looks very cool."
"Incredibly fast lens"
"Support RAW."
"Fits in your back pocket, decent zoom, burst modes, rock solid lil camera"
#8
Nikon
4.3
(7)
"Great features for the price, versatile."
"Very pocketable with a sharp sharp 28mm f3.5 lens"
"Excellent cameras"
"Nikon 35ti or 28ti are nice and fancy but likely to break."
"CoolPix A is a really good idea."
"Great for serious photography."
"Very solid camera, easy to use (get the later version of the 35Ti), used in rain and it was fine."
#9
Minolta
3.6
(7)
"Little pocket monster, not expensive."
"Take great pictures"
"Beautiful camera, stunning lens, extremely compact but a little fragile, the only P&S I would own myself."
"Can recommend it"
"The Minolta Freedom 150 is a fairly advanced PnS and I've always been happy with the pictures I've taken with mine."
"Limited shutter speeds etc"
"Probably not even AF, the lens doesn't move at all"
#10
Contax
3.8
(5)
"Straight upgrade from the more popular t2 in terms of optics"
"Contax TVSII is good, you get zoom versatility."
"Not wildly overpriced for what they are and they offer a bit of manual control"
"Contax t2 is decent"
"Most 35mm point and shoots are not serious cameras and are of low quality."
#11
Yashica
3.6
(5)
"Take great pictures"
"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."
#12
Kodak
3.3
(3)
"I think any of the Fuji FinePix XP series should do fine. Waterproof for a few meters."
"Consider buying reusable 'disposable' 35 mm cameras for a nostalgic feel."
"Low quality cameras, prone to failures"
#13
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."
#14
Minox
4.5
(2)
"Minox cameras had lovely lenses that were wide, and they’re dirt cheap right now."
"Doesn't have a focus indicator"
#15
Leica
4.0
(2)
"Same with the Leica D Lux."
"Really like the lens and design, not reliable enough (the E02 error)."
#16
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."
#17
Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II
5.0
(1)
"Don't sleep on the... LUMIX LX100 II (mark ii)"
#18
Panasonic LUMIX GX85
5.0
(1)
"Don't sleep on the... LUMIX GX85"
#19
Sony RX100 III
5.0
(1)
"XT-20, RX100 III-V, x100s-V."
#20
Lomo
5.0
(1)
"The Lomo LC-A is a fantastic camera that captures stunning images!"
#21
Pentax
5.0
(1)
"The lens is really good, has good autofocus, easy to carry and shoot. It looks really cool and is very quiet."
#22
Topflight
5.0
(1)
"This article provides an excellent overview of the best point-and-shoot cameras for adventures."
#23
GRIII
5.0
(1)
"Same with the GRIII or GRIIIx"
#24
Konica
5.0
(1)
"Take great pictures"
#25
Coolpix
5.0
(1)
"Really good idea"
#26
DJI
5.0
(1)
"Great travel device that can shoot 4k120fps 10Bit footage, have built in stabilisation and great microphone in Creator Combo set"
#27
Rollei
5.0
(1)
"Really satisfied with the results"
#28
Ilford
5.0
(1)
"Pure simplicity and price"
#29
Canon Sure Shot WP-1
4.0
(1)
"They should all hold up to rain and be durable."
#30
Minolta Weathermatic
4.0
(1)
"Make sure you get the 35mm version not the 110"
#31
Konica Genba Kantoku
4.0
(1)
"They should all hold up to rain and be durable."
#32
Sony Alpha a5100
4.0
(1)
"I'd say the sony a5100 is a great compact option."
#33
Canon G7 X
4.0
(1)
"Cameras better than a phone include a Canon G7 X and Sony RX100."
#34
Yashica XA
4.0
(1)
"This is why I own an XA."
#35
Apple
4.0
(1)
"The latest iPhones are comparable to point-and-shoot cameras, but they have limitations."
#36
Paper Shoot
4.0
(1)
"Paper shoot cameras are pretty fun with a film look and photos stored on an SD card."
#37
GoPro
4.0
(1)
"GoPro Hero models are great for video and well under $500."
#38
Cheapo
4.0
(1)
"Cheapo film point and shoot cameras are popular among clubbing clientele."
#39
Hi Matic
4.0
(1)
"Nice, but it's a rangefinder and you may not be used to that."
#40
Polaroid
4.0
(1)
"Flip-open old school looking"
#41
X100 Series
4.0
(1)
"Or if you want the swag an older X100 series camera"
#42
iPhone
4.0
(1)
"About as good as point and shoots"
#43
Casio
3.0
(1)
"Some of the Casio Exilim models are pretty cheap."
#44
Samsung
2.0
(1)
"Samsung NX Mini is only pocketable with the 9mm prime lens."
#45
Mju II
2.0
(1)
"Spending more on something like a Mju II won’t make you a better photographer, you’ll be buying it at a hugely inflated price."
#46
Trip
1.0
(1)
"Nigh on awful, single shutter speed, bad autofocus, awful lens."
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