Comments on: Top 10 Point and Shoot Digital Cameras – DPS Reader Favorites

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:58:33 +0000

You need to date technology posts. The comments here are from 2007, yet I’ve had this blog post come up four times searching for comparisons as the #1 article. Update it, or date it. Things have changed a lot since this article in terms of what readers prefer, no doubt.

By: Sin Wa

Sin Wa — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:00:45 +0000

Had the S5IS for THREE YEARS!!!! Loved every minute of using it. Low lighting high ISO performance isn’t that great… but neither does any camera unless you use anything higher than the mid range DSLRs or use a fast lens

By: Pablo

Pablo — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:51:00 +0000

Hi there,
Im interested to buy a point and shoot camera now. my budget its only bteween 150-200dls with taxes included. What i want in a camera? I’d like an easy to use camera, that take the pictures relativly fast, with good quality (it doesnt have to be professional quality) that also takes nice pics at night, can you tell me wish camera would you recommend? thanx a lot.

By: Debra Louque

Debra Louque — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:07:37 +0000

I am interested to know how you would write this article now, as it seems to have been written in 2007 originally. I am looking into Point and Shoot cameras now , in particular a 16 MP HD Sony Cyber Shot, and would love to read an updated version of this same article. Great website by the way!!

Thanks,
Debra

By: Robert Norman

Robert Norman — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:42:13 +0000

I travel quite a bit and find point and shoots good enough for our needs- we never enlarge beyond 8 x 10.
Question:
I have an old Canon Power Shot A95 (5 mpx 3x zoom) and am going to purchase a new point and shoot camera.
I have narrowed down my preferences to 2 cameras
a) Panasonic-Lumix ZS-10 14mp 16x optical zoom
b) Nikon Coolpix S8200 also 14mp and 16x optical

I am a little concerned about the high optical zoom capability and reliability and also wonder what the draw backs would be compared to a say 10x optical lens?

Thanks
Bob Norman

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By: wich

wich — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:13:39 +0000

Thank you for good content.
I have a Canon PowerShot S3 IS is one of its beautiful shape and easy to use.
The image has was beautiful. Customizable, too.

By: Denver Photog

Denver Photog — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:13:12 +0000

Considering the low percentage of P&S cameras for the DPS readers (compared to dslr’s), I was surprised at how small the Nikon percentage was. I had the impression the 8100 was fantastic, though I don’t have one.

Thanks for sharing the pie chart. Makes it easy to see the breakdown better than a 1 -10 list for me.

By: Vj

Vj — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:14:25 +0000

Hi, I am quite impressed with Canon S3 IS performance. That model is nowhere availble now in US. Is there any other new model replacing S3′s performance. If yes, please let me know. Thanks.

By: Stratman

Stratman — Sat, 07 May 2011 04:46:56 +0000

@ B Jay,

While the Nokia N8 may have a larger sensor and “Carl Zeiss” branded optics, the combination does not necessarily produce consistent, high image quality that you can get from a dedicated point-and-shoot camera.

The sensor’s size does not automatically mean it can be on par with the old Panasonic LX-3 or even the Canon S90. Cellphones generally are best for scenes with plenty of light (read: daytime) but are very poor when their ISO sensitivities are pushed beyond ISO400 in low light.

Then, there’s the subject of the lens itself. Although Carl Zeiss is a renowned lens manufacturer, but I doubt if the company actually makes the lens for the Nokia N8. Cheaper CZ lenses are made under license from Carl Zeiss AG by a third party lens maker.

Even if it did, don’t expect its sharpness to be like one of Zeiss’ Planar-T or a Distagon lenses for SLR cameras. You should compare the N8 to the likes of the new Sony Ericsson Android OS smartphones with the Sony-made, Exmor-R CMOS sensor and not a proper digital camera.

Think of the new sensor and CZ lens as a bonus feature for a smartphone rather than the N8′s specialty. Smartphone or camera? That depends on what you intend to use it for primarily. If you want a smartphone that also takes good pictures, the Nokia N8 would be the better choice.

But if you’re serious about photography and getting much better image quality, buy a proper compact camera like the Lumix LX-5, PowerShot S95. Such cameras have very fast, dedicated A/D image processors, more accurate metering, exposure options, optical zoom, much faster shot-to-shot performance and a shallower depth-of-field, which cannot be had with a slim smartphone.

Smartphones will always be smartphones, regardless of the tiny camera that along comes with it. You can’t have the proverbial cake and eat it too.

cheers,
Stratman.