The 18 Most Popular Point and Shoot Cameras Among our Readers
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve highlighted the best selling DSLRs and best selling DSLR Lenses among our readers.
Today we’re moving onto best selling* ‘point and shoot‘ cameras. In actual fact ‘point and shoot’ is not the best term for this list as really it is a list of non interchangeable lens cameras and includes compact point and shoots, super zoom cameras and more. So if it is a camera and it doesn’t have an interchangeable lens it’s here.
Here’s the list!
1. Canon PowerShot Elph 110 HS
2. Canon PowerShot S100
3. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS
4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
5. Canon Powershot SX260 HS
6. Panasonic Lumix ZS20
7. Canon Powershot Pro Series S3 IS
8. Canon PowerShot SX50
9. Panaonic DMC-ZS15
10. Nikon Coolpix L810
11. Canon PowerShot G15
12. Sony DSC-RX100
13. Fujifilm FinePix S4200
14. Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS
15. Canon Powershot A1300
16. Fujifilm X100
17. Nikon Coolpix AW100 Waterproof
18. Panasonic Lumix TS20 Waterproof
*Note: these lists were compiled from reports supplied to us from Amazon.com where we are affiliates. One of the ways dPS is able to cover its costs and be a sustainable business is that we earn a small commission when readers make a purchase from Amazon after clicking on our links (including those above). While no personal details are passed on we do get an overall report from Amazon about what was bought and are able to create this list.
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December 20th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
So, pretty much every point-and-shoot Canon make?
December 20th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
actually it’s less than a third of them but yes Canon always feature heavily in our P&S list. They dominate that market for sure.
December 20th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Good list overall thought I’m a little confused as to why I’m seeing my precious x100 in a point and shoot list. Mirrorless? Yes. Point and shoot? No.
December 20th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
I realllly dig my Panasonic Lumix LX 3. I wished the controls were more intuitive. Since I am whining, ill add that the font looks like it came from 1982, and not the ‘cool’ 1982 either.
Even tho I am a Canon girl all the way, I feel like I cheated.
December 21st, 2012 at 11:55 am
Darren you’re right. Lots of Canons. I have a couple Canon DSLR’s…which I love, but a couple years ago bought a Panasonic. I am sorry I did. The colors are just not like the Canon Point & shoots. I will sell my Panasonic & grab a Canon for those times I need a light weight alternative to the DSLR.
December 21st, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Thanks! This is useful. I’m pinning this for future reference.
December 21st, 2012 at 3:11 pm
I ave the Panasonic LX-5 and, like Kim, I sort of feel guilty as I traded in my G10 for it and I shoot with a Canon 40D DSLR. I really like the S100 (and the S series in general because they are pocketable) but no regrets where IQ is concerned.
December 21st, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Darren- I’d liek to see an article, or perhaps poll which discusses the ‘sharpest, least noise point and shoot’ what readers feel, and perhaps what testing proves to be, is the best IQ in a point and shoot camera-
December 21st, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Thank you for your very informative site and I have learnt a lot from it. I am sorry to see that the Panasonic FZ150 wasn’t on your list!
December 22nd, 2012 at 4:04 am
18. Because that’s a logical number for items on a list.
December 22nd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Is there a limit as to how far back the sales records can go in determining which cameras make the list? It seems to me that the Canon Powershot S3 IS (number 7 in the list) has not been around for at least a few, possibly several, years.
December 22nd, 2012 at 10:01 pm
It’s just a list of cameras. Eeesh the perils of first world problems.
Less time wondering about why and what and more time spent shooting I say.
December 24th, 2012 at 3:11 am
Not even a mention of Samsung’s NX line? Okay, they’re mirrorless rather than P&S, but you included the X100 — which is mirrorless.
December 25th, 2012 at 9:59 am
I purchased my Canon Powershot SX50 HS before I became serious about photography, thus much thought wasn’t put into selecting a camera particular to my interest (Nature). The term “High End P&S Camera” sent in when I realized the aperture limits were 3.4 to 8.0.
The camera is only two months old; should I sell it/trade it in for a new SLR or continue practicing and learning photography basics with my current camera?
December 28th, 2012 at 8:07 am
How is the x100 not a point and shoot. I own one for the reason that it IS my point and shoot. It’s a fixed lens(non-interchangeable) and there for not in the mirror less class. If it had interchangeable lenses then it would be mirror less. I had a feeling it would be on here and love that it is. It’s the most powerful camera on this list and such a great performer.
December 31st, 2012 at 7:25 am
The only camera on this list I would ever consider is the Sony RX100. Not because I am a Sony fanboy, just because it is far far superior to anything on this list. Most of this list is nothing much better than typical camera phones.
December 31st, 2012 at 10:47 pm
I do love the X100 it offers great colour rendering and a real sense of depth.
January 5th, 2013 at 6:33 pm
I was surprised that the Nikon P7xxx series was missing from the list. Having just purchased their latest offering the P7700, it has a lot to offer than the majority of those listed lag way behind in. The wide aperture and amazing focal length were two of the main attractions for me.
Maybe it’s because not many would consider a high end “point and shoot” alongside those normally considered in that category of camera?
January 14th, 2013 at 3:54 am
I’m searching for the perfect point and shoot camera for my real estate agents to use. It obviously needs a wide angle but it also needs to be simple to use and affordable (Maybe $250) as they occasionally come up missing. It will be used for interiors for typical homes. We use a professional photographer for luxury homes.
January 21st, 2013 at 7:12 am
My Lumix TZ4 is fabulous! I carry it around everywhere. Close-ups are super sharp. The movie mode is questionable, I don’t rely on it.
February 1st, 2013 at 8:31 pm
Hi if may ask i need a digital camera since i have developed interest in photography and graphic designing so I’ve just seen a canon SX50 camera and liked it how good is it. Is it recommendable for a beginner like me?
February 9th, 2013 at 5:47 pm
Hey tshepo, sorry this is about which cameras were purchased through affiliate links from this site. For the info you ask for, try a google search on camera reviews or entry level cameras. Don’t buy anything less than $100 unless you are the type to drop new interests. Almost anything on the market between $100 and $200 will be simple enough for beginners, yet high enough quality to become your backup or a nice gift if/when you upgrade to a better camera.
March 26th, 2013 at 9:47 pm
@tsepho g: I recently go the Canon Powershot SX50 HS Digital camera. It’s amazing for the zoom and reach. Although at the highest zoom the max aperture is limited to 6.5, making it a slightly lower lens. Wish to see an upgrade with constant max aperture.
As a beginner you will definitely get some good shots even using the Auto mode. However you will need to practice making your hands stable while shooting at the full zoom.
My interest is bird photography and I’ve been doing it with Canon SX50 HS. You can see some of the sample shots here:
Common Tailorbirds
Bulbul: The Singing Bird
Birds at Aksa
Although I would love to own a Canon EOS 60D soon but till the time I do, I’m quite happy using Canon Powershot SX50 HS.
April 27th, 2013 at 8:37 am
Darren,
Help! I have been struggling with an agonizing decision for over a year. I can’t decide if I should buy and entry level DSLR, a high end point and shoot, or a mirrorless camera.
I like the looks, the size, and from what I hear, the performance of Fuji X100. However I’m not sure if I will be missing having a zoom or not. Sometimes you just can’t physically get close enough to the subject.
I have an old 35mm Canon EOS with c couple of lenses so it does make sense to buy a digital EOS.
Mirrorless seems to give you the best of both worlds, kind of. I like the Sony NEX but for the life of me I can’t figure out why Sony does not add a pop-up flash. Who wants to carry an extra accessory just to use flash.
Do you have any words of wisdom? Anything that would help me make a decision?
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