Are you looking for such handy digital cameras which could do all your hard work in clicking the best pictures? There are many cameras to point and shoot, but in case you do not want any intervention while clicking photos, you will find some of the better models than others. Of course the best camera for point and shoot depends on your budget and expectations. Here are a few best point and shoot cameras of 2018:
8 BEST POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS OF 2018
Sony RX100 Mark IV:
User level: enthusiast
Max video resolution: 4K
Continuous shooting speed: 16fps
Viewfinder: EVF, 2.36 million dots
Screen: 3 in tilting screen
Lens: 24- 70 mm f/ 1.8- 2.8
Megapixels: 20.1 MP
Sensor: 1 in
Type: compact camera for professional photographers
Pros: powerful performance with excellent video recording of 4K
Cons: slippery in hand and not so good battery life
It is not the cheapest option but is among the best point and shoot cameras of 2018 as it provides you a full value for your money whatever you want to shoot.
Panasonic Lumix ZS50/ TZ70
User level: Beginner
Max video resolution: full HD
Max burst speed: 10fps
Viewfinder: EVF, 1.16 million dots
Screen: 3 inches fixed LCD with 1.04 million dots
Lens: 24- 720 mm (equiv) f/ 3.3- 6.4
Megapixels: 12.1 MP
Sensor: 1/ 2.3 inches
Type: super zoom compact
Pros: massive focal length including an EVF
Cons: noise issues and LCD fixed with no touch sensation
You may definitely find a slim and cheap camera other than this which would suffice your point and shoot operation, but nothing can compete with Panasonic TZ70 as it is the best point and shoot camera in its range.
Leica Q (Typ 116)
User level: expert
Max video resolution: full HD
Continuous shooting speed: 10 fps
Viewfinder: EVF
Monitor: 3 inches fixed touch screen with 1.04 million dots
Lens: 28mm f/ 1.7
Megapixels: 24MP
Sensor: Full frame
Pros: one of the best EVF and beautiful sensors with lens combo
Cons: lacks 4K video and very expensive
It is a handy digital camera that requires no compromises and produce exquisite stills. The only drawback is its high price which makes it a definite choice for purist.
Nikon A900
User level: Beginner
Max video resolution: 4K
Max burst speed: 7fps
View finder screen: no
Screen: 3 inches tilting LCD with 921k dots
Lens: 24- 840 mm (equiv) f/ 3.4- 6.9
Megapixels: 20.3 MP
Sensor: ½.3 inches
Type: super zoom compact camera for professional photographers
Pros: tilting screen with 4K video recording
Cons: small sensor and no viewfinder
This one is ideal for travelling photographers as one has not to carry a DSLR or a bulk of mirrorless cameras. Updated October 2018 model comes furnished with a tilted screen which is suitable to shoot videos and pictures from even the most awkward positions.
Sony RX1R II
User level: Enthusiast/ Professional
Max Video Resolution: Full HD
Max Burst Speed: 5 fps
Viewfinder: EVF, 2.359 million dots
Screen: 3 inches fixed LCD, 1.28 million dots
Lens: 35mm f/ 2
Megapixels: 42.4 MP
Sensor: Full Frame
Type: enthusiast compact
Pros: high resolution sensor with AF detector of 399 point phase
Cons: poor battery life and heavy
The point and shoot cameras of Sony are undoubtedly niche but this is sweet specs set won’t be found on any other compact model.
Canon PowerShot G7 X mark II
User level: Enthusiast
Max video resolution: full HD
Maximum Continuous shooting: 8fps
Viewfinder: no
Screen: 3 inches tilting touch screen with 1.04 million dots
Lens: 24- 100 mm (equiv) f/ 1.8- 2.8
Megapixels: 20.1 MP
Sensor: 1 inch
Type: compact
Pros: great focussing system and default JPEGs
Cons: lens is softer at wide angles and no viewfinder
The camera quality of PowerShot G9 X mark II is worth appreciation in updated October 2018 model- though the lens is not wide enough and the screen is not in its fixed place.
Fujifilm X100F
User level: enthusiast/ professional
Max video resolution: 1080 p
Max Burst Speed: 8 fps
View finder: hybrid optical/ EVF, 2.4 million dots
Monitor: 3 inches fixed with 1040000 dots
Lens: 35mm (equiv) f/2
Megapixels: 24.3 MP
Sensor: APS- C
Pros: superb built and style with great picture quality
Cons: not a small APS-C compact and no 4K video
Fujifilm X100 is quite pricey but is a much loved model as this retro style compact exudes style. It splits out nothing more than the quality results.
Panasonic LX15/ LX10
User level: enthusiasts
Max video resolution: 4k
Continuous shooting speed: 10fps
Viewfinder: no
Screen: 3 inches tilting touch screen with 1040000 dots
Lens: 24- 72 mm (equiv) f/ 1.4- 2.8
Megapixels: 20.1 MP
Sensor: 1 inch
Type: compact
Pros: 4k video recording with excellent feature- size ratio
Cons: short battery life with no EVF
Panasonic LX15/ LX10 is an excellent alternate to the RX100 line of Sony as it comes it 4K video quality with 1 sensor that too at a lower price.
