• Camera Buying Guide: Point-and-Shoot Cameras

    Camera Buying Guide: Point-and-Shoot Cameras

    Jayesh Limaye, Dec 30, 2010 1235 hrs IST

    Basic, no-fuss cameras, which get your job done fast

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We usually tend to focus on certain features of digital cameras such as the megapixel count or the level of zoom possible. But not all consumers are interested in these things. Many are interested in a basic camera, which should be able to do what a camera is supposed to do - shoot pictures. Such cameras are termed as Point-and-Shoot cameras, because you don't need to fiddle too much with their controls in order to click a photo - simply point the camera at the subject and shoot.

In this article, you will be introduced to basic and affordable cameras available in India. Rather than mincing words describing the cameras, we will tell you exactly why you should or should not buy a particular camera. This will help you make an informed buying decision, and though we will also mention our choice at the end, the purpose of this article is for you to decide for yourself which camera is the best for you.


Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

Why buy this camera

  • Wide aperture size f/2.7
  • Good macro performance with subjects as close as 3cm from camera lens
  • Image stabilization

Why not to buy this camera

  • Not really a wide angle lens at 35mm
  • 2.7-inch display may be too small
  • A bit larger than competitors at 97x58x28 mm
  • Does not have boost light sensitivity feature

Price: Rs. 6,795

Specifications

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(8) Comments
dpt
,New Delhi, on Jan 07, 2011 11:53 PM
35 mm is wide angle, good wide angle at this price. 2.7 -display is ok, not small. It consumes less power and does not break easily. The bit-larger cameras are more steady when you click. You have not written which image stabilization- digital or optical. At this price range you get digital only. What is hell is boost light-sensitivity feature? Are you talking about higher ISO numbers? Do you expect a camera for Rs.7000/= to have ISO upto 4000? Why do people who know nothing about cameras review them and Techtree publishes them?
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dpt
,New Delhi, on Jan 07, 2011 11:45 PM
A point-to-shoot camera is a camera with fixed focus - about 4 feet to infinity, fixed aperture- very small for depth. These are not, not, and not point-to-shoot cameras.
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Vineet
,Chennai, on Dec 30, 2010 12:52 PM
Nice compilation Jayesh. However, would also be helpful if you can post a guide on some high end point and shoots too, like Canon S95, Canon G12, Nikon P7000 etc , which offer near DSLR features and are portable too.
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ravi pratap
,dumka, on Jan 02, 2011 11:33 AM
Friends...i have to flickr daily...and i thnk in compact long zoom..CANONSX20 is best..with 28-560 zoom, vivid color, superb contrast n bright photo..with loads of feature n HD video.At 20000 is the best NON DSLR. Remember for this size of zoom (28-560) canon make cost 35-40000.
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sahil
,mumbai, on Dec 30, 2010 07:36 PM
how many of these cameras have techtree reviewed?there are so many cameras in market that has more features and are lot cheaper.one example is Fujifilm AV100 as someone alredy said.do your homework,and samsung ES 30 is crap.
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Azeem
,Mumbai, on Dec 30, 2010 07:06 PM
I got the Fujifilm AV100 with a 4GB SD card, Battery charger with 2 rechargeable batteries and a camera case for only Rs.3999 from Ebay. I think this particular model with its HD 720p video recording hits the sweet spot when it comes to the best bang for buck. Not to mention that it captures great pics too. I guess this is a must buy for point and shoot cameras under Rs.5000
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agam
,ldh, on Dec 30, 2010 05:05 PM
Where is The FujiFilm AV100 720p recording for 4500 bucks only
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sachin
,goa, on Dec 30, 2010 12:49 PM
last page you mentioned Panasonic Lumix DMC-F2 and page 6 its Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3. hope they are same.
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