Point and Shoot Cameras - The Best Image Quality vs The Coolest Features

A point and shoot camera, also referred to as a compact camera, is a still camera made for specifically, simple operation. Most point and shoot cameras use focus free lenses, automatic features for setting the exposure and have built in flash. These types of cameras are ideal for recreational photographers who simply want to capture memorable moments such as vacations, parties or anything of the sort. If you are in the market for a point and shoot camera you will find the review of my top two favorites very useful.

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-WX1

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is number one on the list of point and shoot cameras. It is a small but effective digital camera that takes fantastic pictures in low light. Instead of forcing the shooter to optimize ISO equivalency to take a brightly exposed photo in dim light situations without a flash, the twilight mode takes up to 6 shots at varying exposure settings in speedy succession. It then superimposes the images to result in a sharper photo than most compact cameras produce in low light. The downside however, is that this twilight feature works best in very dark scenarios. The sensor is really sensitive to light and so any exposure to a light source can make the well-lit areas come out a bit turbid.

It is also great for taking panoramic images with a downside of having small buttons. Its compact size makes it the perfect portable camera and it has good battery life. What frequent traveler wouldn’t love these features? The downside however, is that its price, ranging from $234.95 to $373.99, doesn’t correspond to its lack of full manual controls such as a manual shutter or aperture controls.  Click here to read more about Sony Cybershot.

Samsung DualView TL 225

Number 2 on the list is the Samsung DualView TL 225 which has innovations such as the dual screen, touchscreen, gesture controlled features. One major downside, which may or may not be forgivable to some people’s standards, is the poor battery life. Additionally, the cost will run you a pretty penny. Ranging from $184.95 - $299.99, you have to expect that its great features have to come at a cost, right?

This camera is a great gadget but it may not be suitable for hardcore photographers as its poor battery life, lack of sharp images and manual settings will be a turn-off. If you are like me however and the disadvantages don’t bother you, then you will love the portrait mode. All you have to do is aim the camera at yourself, compose a self portrait and have the shutter go as soon as you smile.

When the camera is in self-timer mode, the front screen displays a 3-2-1 countdown clock ridding you of the guesswork typically associated with unmanned shots. Additionally, the children scene mode features a captivating animation of a clown, which is intended to grab a child’s attention long enough to get a good picture.

My final favorite feature of the TL255 is the crisp, bright, beautiful 3.5 inch LCD screen. When you touch it, a slight vibration tells you it got the message. Its gesture controls are very intuitive. With a swipe of the finger, you can sift through saved pictures. Drawing and “X” on the screen deletes unwanted pictures and creating a circle on the screen rotates your photos during playback.

If Samsung can fix the battery life and image quality issues then the TL255’s successors could potentially be really popular. Overall, this camera is a conversation piece as its features will attract attention.  Click here to read more about Samsung TL225.

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