Favorite point and shoot camera?

I don't have a recent model, but I loved my Canon Powershot when I did a big trip several years ago. Pocket sized. Great pics. ETA Oops-just checked. It's a Sony Cybershot I have. Have not used it since I got a phone.

I am also looking at Canon and Nikon. I have read a lot of recent reviews as I am considering a new camera. Lots of good reviews in general compared to others.

I'm a fan of Kodak point-and-shoot cameras, mainly because the batteries aren't proprietary.

(Side track: Patter - I love your new avatar and your hair! )

I agree about the Canon "G" series camera. They are great. I have a G9 from years ago and still use and love the camera.

On the "con" side to the Canon G series is the cost - it's a bit pricey (but totally worth it) and it's heavier than I would like. But like I said, mine is older, so maybe that's no longer true.

In the last few months we have purchased 2 other point & shoots:

We bought our 9 year old grandson (and well, it's for his mom - our daughter - too) a waterproof camera to take on vacation to the Bahamas. They took it scuba diving and swimming with the dolphins. For a relatively inexpensive camera the pictures were very nice - much better than a cell phone. Plus it had a floating camera strap to keep the camera from sinking to the bottom of the ocean. ha.

www.costco.com/FujiFilm-FinePix-XP90-Weatherproof-Digital-Camera-Bundle.product.100248064.html


We also purchased a point & shoot for ourselves. We have a lot of $$$ invested in dSLR cameras, but my DH is going on a Fly-in Canadian Fishing trip and doesn't want to take the weight of the dSLR with him on the plane (there is a weight limit on fishing, food and gear). So we went with another Canon, this time the older version of a Canon Power Shot. It hasn't had a lot of use yet, but my picky husband seems happy with it.
Duh wrong camera. We have the Canon SX 710

www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-powershot-sx710-hs-20-3-megapixel-digital-camera-red/3651143.p?id=1219593475161&skuId=3651143


HTH

Restless Spirit, agh, thank you! That photo was taken last week in my new dress. Loved it so much had to buy 5 of them in different colors. LOL!

keithurbanlovinpea, hmm, not sure what kind of tips you are looking for. However, I will highly recommend the laminated cheat sheets. I have them for all of my cameras. My uncle recommended them to me years ago. Easy to take with you on the go and have the info with you. Here is the one for the G9. But he has them for MANY cameras.

www.photocheatsheets.com/cs.aspx?pr=86

Canon Powershot. The one I have now isn't available anymore but I love it. Their customer service has been phenomenal when I had an issue with my last Canon and I'll be a customer for life. 

Keep this one in my purse.  It takes really nice pictures, but I do love Canon.

Another Canon Powershot fan. DH has one and it is awesome! It's small, easy to use, and takes great pictures.

I have had a canon powershot and a panasonic lumix. I like the lumix better but the canon was pretty good too.

So glad you asked this question, I am going to South Africa in the fall and I want to get a camera. I'm thinking about picking up a throwaway phone to take instead of my smart phone plus I want to take really clear photos. I'll be following this thread.

I have a Canon Powershot S95 and it's a great little camera. It will fit in a pocket or purse. I wouldn't hesitate to get a newer version. This thread is great, because I am debating getting a new P&S and was going to stick with Canon. It's good to see that reinforced.

We loved our Panasonic Lumix. We had the DCM-TZ1 model. We've had it for about 12 years. It finally died last week. I think I will replace it with the same camera. It took great photos and was easy to understand how to use.