If you are looking for an advanced point
and shoot camera that you can pop into your pocket then the S100 is a
great camera to take with you. This compact but very functional point
and shoot is packed with features that let you take great pictures. It
takes high quality pictures that are very clear and free of noise.With a high quality sensor that takes pictures at 12.1 mega pixels, this can take great pictures at even high shutter speeds, features full 1080p HD video for great video moments too, and HDTV playback with HDMI.
Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Advanced features such as being able to shoot in either JPEG or RAW modes, a control ring that makes it easy to adjust some of the advanced manual settings, built in GPS for location tagging your photos, and more. With all these features the S100 is still an easy to use point and shoot camera that takes very high quality pictures
If you are on a budget and looking for a great point and shoot digital camera for an afforable price then the Canon Powershot A1300
is dfinitely one that should be at or near the top of your list. This
is a great digital camera for those starting out so for kids or adults
new to photography this is a camera thats easy to use with easy controls
to help you get started and not overwhelmed.With a nice LCD screen and an optical viewfinder too, this is a great point and shoot that takes good quality pictures with its 5x optical zoom and even takes great video. Takes AA batteries so spare batteries or rechargeables can always be purchased easily.
Canon PowerShot A1300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens (Black)