Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Pros & Cons

Good optical viewfinder and touchscreen LCD display

Lots of customization options

JPEG photos right off the camera look great

Lack of zoom might be frustrating for some users

Not weatherproof out of the box; requires additional accessories

Digital zoom

None

Optical zoom

None

Optical sensor resolution

26.1 megapixels

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Nikon COOLPIX B500

Pros & Cons

Easy to use, so it's a great camera for beginners

Has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability

Uses AA batteries, which are inexpensive and easily accessible

Amount of features could be overwhelming to novice photographers

Slow focus; best for still shots

Digital zoom

4x

Optical zoom

40x

Optical sensor resolution

16 megapixels

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 180

Pros & Cons

Screen is easy to read, and there are lots of features

Perfect camera for those who aren't very tech savvy

Photos have vibrant, accurate colors

Battery must be removed to be charged

Photos can't be uploaded to a computer using a USB connection

Digital zoom

4x

Optical zoom

8x

Optical sensor resolution

20 megapixels

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OLYMPUS Tough TG-6

Pros & Cons

Waterproof, so it's great for snorkeling trips, nature photography, and more

Lots of features, and most can be accessed from any mode

Though the resolution is just 12 megapixels, it takes sharp photos

Doesn't include a lens cover

Small zoom

Digital zoom

4x

Optical zoom

4x

Optical sensor resolution

12 megapixels

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Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VI

Pros & Cons

Takes nice sports and action shots

Compact camera is great for everyday use

Zoom and image quality are good for the camera's size

Requires lots of time, research, and practice to learn to use; not for beginners

Some users don't think it's worth the price

Digital zoom

32x

Optical zoom

8x

Optical sensor resolution

21 megapixels

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Panasonic LUMIX ZS100

Pros & Cons

Midrange camera with good photo quality

Works well in low light conditions

Takes beautiful 4k video and bursts

Camera body lacks texture, which makes it difficult to grip

Settings aren't very intuitive

Digital zoom

4x

Optical zoom

10x

Optical sensor resolution

20.1 megapixels

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Sony DSC-HX99

Pros & Cons

Screen can tilt 180 degrees to take selfies and more

4k video has good stabilization and focus

Good zoom for the size

Doesn't do well in low light conditions

Control buttons are a bit small

Digital zoom

Unknown

Optical zoom

30x

Optical sensor resolution

18.2 megapixels

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Canon PowerShot SX740

Pros & Cons

Screen can tilt out 180 degrees for taking selfies or other shots

Autofocus and zoom work well

Better audio than most digital cameras

4k video isn't as sharp as it could be

Doesn't do well in low light situations

Digital zoom

4x

Optical zoom

40x

Optical sensor resolution

20.3 megapixels

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