Brand: Canon | Nikon | Panasonic | Fujifilm | Sony | Kodak
Canon
Canon is a popular brand, and their Powershot series are among the most popular point & shoots in the market. They combine the outstanding performance of a DSLR with the lightweight, compactness of a point-and-shoot.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Canon Powershot A3100 IS | 3.9 | $149.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot A490 | 4.0 | $84.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot D10 | 4.6 | $265.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot S90 | 4.8 | $332.95 at Abes of Maine |
| Canon Powershot S95 | 4.5 | $399.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot SD1200 IS | 4.0 | $185.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot SD1300 IS | 4.7 | $169.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot SD780IS | 4.8 | $159.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot SX120 IS | 4.1 | $199.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot SX130 IS | 4.5 | $249.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot SX20 IS | 4.0 | $349.00 at Amazon |
| Canon Powershot SX200IS | 4.1 | $259.00 at Amazon |
Nikon
If Canon is #1, Nikon is a close #2. Their Coolpix series is very popular with consumers. The current models in the series include: the Performance Series, the Style Series and the Life Series.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon Coolpix L110 | 4.5 | $219.88 at Amazon |
| Nikon Coolpix L22 | 4.8 | $3.60 at Walmart |
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | 3.8 | $119.95 at Amazon |
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | 4.3 | $161.14 at Amazon |
| Nikon Coolpix S570 | 4.8 | $123.56 at Adorama |
| Nikon Coolpix S8000 | 4.7 | $249.95 at Amazon |
Panasonic
Panasonic has a couple of fan-favorites in the point & shoot category, especially the Lumix series. The LS and LZ series are for budget buyers, while the FS, FX, LX, TZ, and TS line are for more mid-range buyers.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | 4.8 | $129.50 at J&R |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | 4.4 | $399.00 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | 4.3 | $499.95 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | 4.3 | $299.99 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | 4.1 | $399.00 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | 4.2 | $367.19 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | 4.8 | $499.00 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | 4.0 | $329.95 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | 4.5 | $206.70 at Amazon |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | 4.8 | $285.00 at CameraKings |
Fujifilm
Fujifilm make some of the cheapest point & shoots in the market, so if you're looking to spend very little, we recommend checking out their cameras. They recently came out with the REAL 3D series which lets you experience photos/movies in 3D
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm Finepix F300EXR | 4.4 | $329.95 at Amazon |
| Fujifilm Finepix HS10 | 4.8 | $399.95 at CameraKings |
| Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | 4.0 | $499.95 at Amazon |
| Fujifilm Finepix S2800HD | 4.4 | $259.95 at Amazon |
| Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP | 4.0 | $124.69 at Amazon |
| Fujifilm Finepix Z37 | 4.2 | $79.99 at Amazon |
Sony
Sony is well known for their sleek Cybershot series. Their W series uses wide angle lens and is covered with a special coating. Their T series are extra thin compact cameras.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sony Cybershot DSC-H55 | 4.6 | $227.72 at Amazon |
| Sony Cybershot DSC-TX5 | 4.1 | $325.00 at Amazon |
| Sony Cybershot DSC-W350 | 4.4 | $169.99 at Amazon |
| Sony DSC-HX5V | 4.8 | $309.00 at CameraKings |
| Sony DSC-W330 | 4.8 | $147.00 at Amazon |
| Sony DSC-W370 | 3.4 | $199.00 at Amazon |
Kodak
Kodak specializes in very easy to use compact cameras. Their C series contains very budget-friendly entry level point & shoots. Their Z series have higher optical zooms. Their M series are sleek and stylish, and have features the others don't.
| Name | Rating | Best Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kodak Easyshare C142 | 4.8 | $59.00 at Amazon |
| Kodak Easyshare C182 | 4.0 | $68.49 at Amazon |
| Kodak Easyshare MD41 | 4.8 | $74.95 at Buy.com |
| Kodak Easyshare Z981 | 3.4 | $236.28 at Amazon |