Hello. This website will help you to choose the best point-and-shoot camera for your needs. So the first condition is that the camera’s cost has to be under $100 or close to that. I’m going to review the best cameras you can get for your money. I hope this will be helpful for you.
The first camera I picked is the cheapest one. It costs only $80.
Technical details:
| Resolution | 10.0 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3.3x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| LCD display | 2.5 inch |
| Size | 6.4 x 5.6 x2.2 inches |
This camera also has some features, which make taking photos easy and joyful. Smart Auto selects from 19 predefined shooting situations the most suitable one for each picture you take. Face Self-timer allows to take photo as soon as it detects a person entering the frame. There are also Low Light Mode (for high quality images is low light situations), Super Vivid Mode (to make colors brighter), Poster Effect (to combine similar shades into one color, making pictures more contrast) etc.
AA battery power makes it easy to travel with your camera, no charger needed.
Summary: if you want a little camera to carry with you all the time, not worrying about high cost and recharging, this one is just for you.
This one costs $89.95.
Technical details:
| Resolution | 14.1 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| LCD display | 2.7 inch |
| Size | 6.8 x 7 x2 inches |
This Lumix has a 28mm wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens, so you will be able to take pretty good pictures both far and wide. Another good thing about this camera is Image Stabilizer (Mega O.I.S.), which compensates your hand-shakes and lets you shoot in low light situations. Also Mega O.I.S. works for macro and zoom shoots. Image Uploader makes it easy to share your photos with friends via social networking services without having to install any special software. This camera has Built-in Memory 70MB, which can be helpful sometimes.
Summary: It’s a small and handy camera without sophisticated controls, so it would be easy for anyone to use it. So if you need a simple camera, this one is for you. It goes also in blue, red and purple, if you’re looking for a stylish one.
Price: $112.99.
Technical details:
| Resolution | 10 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3.3x |
| LCD display | 2.5 inch |
| Size | 3.6 x 1.2 x2.4 inches |
Face Detection Mode covers almost everything you need for a good portrait: it sets focus on the faces of your subjects, adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate you subject and calculates white balance for the best skin tones. Motion Detection Technology chooses the best possible settings based on either your subject is moving or not. This feature provides higher ISOs when you need it for action-stopping shutter speeds. But when no movement is detected, it sets lower ISOs for excellent color and detail.
This camera uses 2 AA-size batteries, so you wouldn’t need to worry about running out or recharging of batteries.
Summary: This is a compact and colorful camera with really simple interface. So if you are a beginner or just like your devices to be simple in use, this one is for you.
Price: $97.95.
Technical details:
| Resolution | 14 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| LCD display | 2.7 inch |
| Size | 3.7 x 0.8 x2.2 inches |
This camera has Dual Image Stabilization, which combines Sensor-Shift (compensation for camera shakes) and Digital Image Stabilization, so you’ll get clear images in any situations. Also there is AutoFocus Tracking, which adjusts the focus and brightness as your subject is moving. It will be helpful for shooting kids, pets etc. If you like some effects, Creative Art Filters will be a thing for you. There are such in-camera effects as Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye and Drawing. Another nice thing about this camera is its 5x Wide-Angle Zoom (26-130mm equivalent), considering that camera body is pretty slim. It goes in pink, blue and titanium colors.
Summary: This is small and inexpensive camera with the wide-angle zoom. So if you want good pictures for a reasonable price, this is a good choice for you.
Price: $106.95.
Technical details:
| Resolution | 14 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x |
| LCD display | 2.7 inch |
| Size | 0.8 x 3.7 x2.3 inches |
This camera has ultra-slim body and goes in black, blue, pink, purple, red, silver and yellow colors. There are some interesting features, which will help you to make beautiful pictures. There are 19 Scene Modes, so you have to choose, which one fits current situation, and the most suitable settings will be set. Also there are Quick Retouch function and several filter effect for more creative photos. Smart Portrait System includes some helpful features like Smile Timer (automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles), Face-Priority AF (detects and focuses on up to 12 faces), Blink Warning etc.
Summary: This point-and-shoot camera is a great choice, if you’re looking for compact and stylish camera. The size is perfect. This camera will even fit in small pockets. Also there is 5x zoom in this slim device and a lot of features, which widen your opportunities to make a great photo.
Price: $104.99.
Technical details:
| Resolution | 14.1 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| LCD display | 2.7 inch |
| Size | 5.6 x 2 x6.1 inches |
With Sweep Panorama mode the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 268 degrees, and all you need is press and sweep your camera. Close Focus shoots macro photos up to just under ½-inch from the subject. Natural Flash mode makes sure that picture will have more lifelike colors, so it takes a reference shot without flash and then uses it to correct colors. Easy Shooting Mode helps beginners to take great photos by displaying basic instructions on the screen and removing several functions, which are not needed at the start. This camera uses both Sony Memory Stick and the very affordable SD cards (Up to SDXC). It goes in black, blue, green, pink and silver colors.
Summary: This is the camera with good Carl Zeiss Wide Angle lens. It will do great job with macro photos (Close Focus), photos indoor (thanks to Natural Flash feature) and will be easy even for beginners.
