Point-and-Shoot Reviews and tips from expert Tim Moynihan.

Best Point-and-Shoot

Top 10 Pocket Megazooms
These powerful compact cameras offer more optical-zoom range than the average point-and-shoot. It's a dead heat between the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, Nikon Coolpix S9100, and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V at the top of our chart. If you crave simplicity, go for the Nikon; if you need manual controls, opt for the Canon. If you want superb video and fun modes, the Sony should be your pick.
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Buying a New Camera?

How to Buy a Digital Camera There are so many options in the world of digital cameras, it's easy to get confused. Here's how to pick the camera that fits you perfectly.
How to Buy a Digital Camcorder The current cast of consumer HD camcorders ranges from small to smaller. They're easy to carry and use, and they let you shoot hours of rich, vivid high-definition video. Here's an overview of your camcorder options, from pocket to professional-grade.

Point-and-Shoot Camera How-Tos

Tim's Status Updated: 4 days ago

It's hard to know where to start when you're buying a camera as a gift. Before you buy blindly, take a look at our holiday gift guides for different types of shooters and our overall tips for buying a camera. They'll help you pinpoint the perfect present.

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