This is the same software Samsung uses in their high-end point and shoot cameras like the Samsung Galaxy Camera.
The Macro switch helped for taking better up close pics, but still you're better off with a cheap point and shoot.
The 3 megapixel cam with LED flash on the back aren't going to replace your point and shoot, but it did take some decent still shots.
Though the vista was decidedly grand, we were eager to get down to that destructive trickle a mile below, to do something besides point and shoot.
All the users have to do is point and shoot.
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First up in the point and shoot category is the Lumix DMC-ZS30 with a 20x optical zoom, 24mm ultra-wide angle lens plus WiFi and NFC, a medium-sized cam with a soft touch hand grip.
While a game like Uncharted makes combat feel like something out of a movie with climbing, rolling, jumping and destructible cover, Call of Duty just features endless streams of enemies that you point and shoot at.
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Panasonic calls it the "world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera, " a fancy of way of saying it's not a traditional DSLR nor is it a regular point and shoot -- it's something in between.
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Denver, CO (January 29, 2013)- Leveraging its long-standing and comprehensive expertise in the waterproof category, PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION (PENTAX) has introduced the 15th generation in its adventureproof line-up of point and shoot cameras, the WG-3.
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If it seems hard to imagine the electronic payments business today without Western Union, just remember the fate of Eastman Kodak, which made those easy-to-use, point and shoot cameras that many of us used for our first forays into photography, or Blockbuster, which briefly reigned over home entertainment as the place to pick up a video or DVD for the weekend.
It has been suggested that the smartphone could possibly render alarm clocks and point-and-shoot digital cameras obsolete, as people use the alarm clock functions on their phones more frequently and the cameras in these devices continue to improve.
Stand-out connectivity and a sleek design combined with the imaging prowess of the F2.5 bright lens make the MV900F an extremely unique and capable point-and-shoot digital camera.
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The most advanced point and-shoot digital camera in Samsung's history, the TL34HD builds upon the success of its predecessor, the NV24HD, taking many of the camera's advanced features to a whole new level.
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The mirror-less camera, on the other hand is a macroevolution and will become a strapping competitor for the popular standards: the digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera and the user-friendly point-and-shoot camera.
In back, the collapsible zoom lens, xenon flash, and aluminum battery cover mimic a point-and-shoot camera.
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We also got to take a peek at some hot-off-the-press Pebbles in their final finishes -- the black, gray, orange, red and white wearables posed for a point-and-shoot, so they don't pack the typical punch of a pro photo job.
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The Olympus PEN E-PL5 and PEN E-PM2 deliver amazing image quality by packing superior image technology, blazing fast processing speed and total creative control in classic bodies that combine the portability and ease of use of a point-and-shoot without the complexity of a DSLR.
Both offer users of all photographic experience the ability to capture exceptional photos and video with an ultra-slim point-and-shoot camera that will bring their memories to life for years to come.
The 8Mp imager provides clear and crisp image quality on par with point-and-shoot cameras, supporting up to 15 frames per second (fps) at full resolution and 1080p full HD video image up to 30fps.
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Fujifilm has announced 9 new FinePix camera models by our counting, including six bridge models (the S6800 and S4800 series), the JX680 point-and-shoot, the F900EXR compact with WiFi and .05-second autofocus, and more basic F850EXR compact.
These new models are ideal for photography enthusiasts of all levels looking for great photo quality and excellent video performance in compact, powerful point-and-shoot designs.
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Filter out the marketing noise and focus on its superb performance as a reliable point-and-shoot and now you've got a winner.
The acrylic plate to protect the LCD from water pressure and shocks is 1.5 times thicker than conventional point-and-shoot cameras.
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Along with the camera's new DRIM Engine image processor, which yields outstanding image quality, enhanced sensitivity with the ability to shoot at ISO 4800 (at three mega-pixels), and blazing speed, the TL34HD redefines the advanced digital point-and-shoot category.
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Packed with advanced imaging technology, the HTC TITAN II features a 16-megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, red eye reduction, image stabilization, a backside-illuminated sensor and a physical camera button, offering a viable replacement for digital point-and-shoot cameras.
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Tablets, laptops and smartphones will also get updated sensors and optics, though we don't anticipate capabilities that'll force your point-and-shoot into early retirement -- not yet, at least.
The myTouch 4G Slide features the most advanced camera of any smartphone with zero shutter lag, backside illuminated sensor and additional premium digital camera features that offer consumers a viable replacement for their digital point-and-shoot cameras.
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The WG-3 boasts a rich feature-set that has been optimized to meet the rigorous and demanding needs of the adventurous photo enthusiast, whose travels and exploits can take them into a variety of scenarios too challenging for the traditional point-and-shoot.
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This is the conundrum posed by the XF1, a new retro-styled point-and-shoot from Fujifilm.
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