Point And Shoot Camera reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 163 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 55 posts to rank the best Point And Shoot Camera brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cameras, r/AskPhotography, r/AnalogCommunity, r/SonyAlpha, r/Photography_Gear. Top-rated brands include Sony (4.3/5), Canon (4.2/5), Ricoh (4.3/5).
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Reviews163
Subreddits14
Posts55
Brands26
Products91
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#1
Sony
4.3
(48)
"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"
"Something like the Sony rx100 iii is solid, I have it with me all the time."
"The Sony RX100 IV is compact and offers excellent image quality, making it a great choice for pocket-sized photography."
#2
Canon
4.2
(18)
"Recommend Canon R50. It has better AF than a6400."
"The Canon G7X MKiii has great low light capabilities and a versatile lens."
"Take great pictures"
"The G7X mkIII is also a real powerhouse if you can find one."
"Canon AE-1 Program, it can be used as a manual or a point and shoot."
"Stupid simple, no ridiculously annoying to get ahold of batteries(it uses AA’s), huge viewfinder, cheaper than dirt, and a reasonably sharp lens!"
"Canon G7x is probably the best specs on paper for what you’re asking."
"The g7xiii and rx100vii are both the best compact point and shoot cameras."
"Canon g1x"
"The G7X Mark II also checks the boxes but has a smaller 1" sensor."
#3
Ricoh
4.3
(16)
"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."
"As per the description, the only camera that comes to my mind is the Ricoh GR."
"Maybe a used Ricoh GR III?"
"Ricoh r1"
"The GRIII really is a tiny little beast of a camera, and snap focus is a killer feature for street photography."
"Great option"
"You can pick up a used Ricoh GR for that price."
#4
Olympus
4.3
(14)
"Olympus xa. just the original rangefinder version."
"Quite big"
"Great results, looks rad, super portable, easy to use but still requires user expertise"
"XA"
"I think something like an Olympus 35 RC is worth considering here."
"Go proper old school and get an Olympus trip... Should last a life time."
"Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5."
"Maybe one of the Olympus Stylus compact film cameras."
"If you want compact I'd look at the Olympus P"
"TG-7 is practically the same thing and not worth the upgrade."
#5
Panasonic
4.1
(14)
"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."
"For $100 more the Lumix 20mm f/1.7."
"Here's a few to check out - Panasonic Lumix LX2"
"Second hand: FZ1000"
"You can also pick up a Panasonic Lumix ZS80, 90 or 100."
"The Lumix TZ series is also a really good option for better quality."
#6
Fujifilm
4.4
(9)
"I’d recommend something in the Fuji lineup for point and shoot with pleasing images straight out of the camera."
"I shoot with a fujifilm x e4! It’s mirror list, but it looks like a film camera, I’m not sure how much you’re wanting to spend, but I took mine last year and it was amazing!"
"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"
#7
Nikon
4.1
(8)
"Just get a Nikon f100."
"Nikon L35, Mju I, Canon Prima Mini...."
"Here's a few to check out - Nikon P7000"
"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."
"If you get an SLR with auto focus and a kit zoom lens you'd probably have him covered and if he expands into more things he can get more lenses etc."
"Very solid camera, easy to use (get the later version of the 35Ti), used in rain and it was fine."
#8
Apple
4.5
(4)
"Your not going to like the answer but your phone is going to be orders of magnitude better than a $70 camera."
"Get a decent iPhone."
"The latest iPhones are comparable to point-and-shoot cameras, but they have limitations."
"Iphone 11/12/13"
#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
Leica
4.3
(3)
"Buy a fucking Leica you ingrate."
"Leica M6, obviously"
"Really like the lens and design, not reliable enough (the E02 error)."
#11
Lumix
5.0
(2)
"Larger sensor and great for landscape"
"Great option specifically for the micro four thirds sensor"
#12
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."
#13
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."
#14
Contax
4.0
(2)
"Buy a Contax T2 if you think it's worth it, it's priced at a few hundred."
"Contax t2 is decent"
#15
Kodak
4.0
(2)
"Recommend these cameras."
"Kodak pixipro"
#16
Casio
4.0
(2)
"Casio Exilim EX-S10 is a great p&s cam. Very small, nice zoom range and colors. Great style, too. And supes affordable."
"Some of the Casio Exilim models are pretty cheap."
#17
Samsung
4.0
(2)
"My Samsung Galaxy S21 takes fantastic photos too."
"Any Samsung released in the last 4 years."
#18
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."
#19
Minox
5.0
(1)
"Minox 35 GT."
#20
Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II
5.0
(1)
"Don't sleep on the... LUMIX LX100 II (mark ii)"
#21
Papershoot
5.0
(1)
"Papershoot"
#22
Pentax
4.0
(1)
"One of the Pentax IQ Zoom/Espio cameras might do it."
#23
Generic Digital Camera
4.0
(1)
"Get an old digital camera from the 2000s. They’re all over ebay and within your price range. Plus it’s super trendy nowadays"
#24
Cameradactyl
4.0
(1)
"You should check out Cameradactyl."
#25
4.0
(1)
"Any Google Pixel released in the last 2 years."
#26
Wanderlust
4.0
(1)
"There's the Wanderlust Travelwide that was on kickstarter."
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