Point-and-shoot cameras continue to be a popular choice for anyone wanting a step-up from a phone, but also one that offers performance at a reasonable price. While there are a few new cameras in this department, there are many more that have been launched ages ago. Due to the demand, the prices of such point-and-shoot cameras fluctuate, but other than that, these devices continue to be perfect for users even today. Here is a look at five cameras that have been trending on Google.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Canon has some exceptional point-and-shoot cameras for various kinds of users. The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a 12MP sensor and features a 28 mm 12x optical zoom lens. It also includes a 3-inch 230,000-dot LCD, DIGIC 4 processor, ISO up to 1600, and five shooting modes. The camera can also shoot movies (1280 x 720p at 30fps), making it ideal for hybrid shooters. The zoom lens makes it perfect for travel photography and capturing everyday moments.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
Panasonic launched the Lumix DMC-TZ5 in 2008. This point-and-shoot camera features a 1/2.33-inch 9MP sensor and an ISO up to 1600. It also has a 28–280mm lens, a 3-inch 460,000 dot screen, and a 2.5 fps continuous shooting speed. The camera also includes Intelligent Auto mode, which makes automatic shooting easy. There are also Exposure features and Digital Red-eye Correction, amongst other features. Overall, it is a camera you can take anywhere and shoot with ease.
Nikon Coolpix S6300
Launched in 2012, the Nikon Coolpix S6300 features a 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS with a resolution of 16MP. The camera includes a 25–250mm lens, a 2.7-inch 230,000 dot screen, and an ISO up to 3200. It has face detection, making it ideal for street and group photography, and can also record HD videos at 30fps. It is also compact, measuring 94 x 58 x 26 mm and weighing only 160g.
KODAK PIXPRO WPZ2
Kodak has created some exceptional CCD sensors that provide vivid colors. However, when they launched the PIXPRO WPZ2, the company switched to a CMOS sensor for speed and better autofocus. The Kodak WPZ2 is a waterproof camera, designed for adventure photographers. Featuring a 1/2.3-inch 16MP sensor, the PIXPRO is waterproof up to 49.2 feet, shockproof, and has ISO up to 3200. It has a 27-108mm lens, a 2.7-inch 230k-dot screen, and can also record full HD 1080p video at 30fps. Since it is a rugged camera, it can sustain any weather.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 is a stylish point-and-shoot camera with a 1/2.5-inch 10MP sensor and a 4x DC Vario-Elmarit zoom lens equivalent to 33–132mm. The camera features auto mode, including MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Face Detection with Digital Red-eye Correction. With so many features, the camera is ideal for a variety of shots. However, since it is a 2009 camera, you are likely not to see exceptional autofocus speed.
We do hope this list of point-and-shoot cameras has given you an idea of what people are looking for. These cameras can be found on eBay and Amazon, and will certainly cost you a quarter of what an APS-C costs today. So, will you purchase?
