With two exceptions, I won't be making any recommendations regarding point and shoot cameras. In general these types of cameras offer the advantages of lower cost and much smaller size. On the other hand, they offer the disadvantages of lesser quality and less flexibility in usage. That said, P&S cameras can be used with great advantage, especially if you are shooting still subjects such as landscapes, urban landscapes, or posed portraits. You can get quite acceptable results using a $250 camera. Just don't expect high quality, quick focus, low light ability, or quickness of shutter exposure. Below I describe two of the more expensive P&S cameras that may be of great interest to some of you:
Panasonic LX3
This LX3 camera is taking the world by storm. The lens is made by Leica. The cost is $499. Unfortunately it has been very difficult to actually buy one of these cameras for the past few months due to the wildly unanticipated demand. Some dealers are taking advantage of this shortfall by charging outrageous amounts (i.e. around $700) for the camera. This camera definitely has limits, but it is the most talked about P&S ever produced. Check out the review at DPReview:
Canon Powershot G10
In general Canon makes great photo products. This company is able to take advantage of their high-end research & development to also create more affordable, yet solid, P&S cameras. This camera costs about $450. Check out the review at DPReview
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