Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Viewfinder Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
1. Nikon COOLPIX P900 Digital Camera (Black)
User Ratings: 75 7
Nikon 26499 First Impressions
"Not necessary with this."But overall I really liked this bundle and the quality is awesome! Me and my husband have planned a trip to Bahamas. I wanted something to capture my kids activities. However, while it was still working, it took great pictures and was very easy to use. Likewise, don't rule out film.
- Nikon COOLPIX P900 Digital Camera (Black)
- 16MP CMOS Sensor; 6 level brightness adjustment
- 24 2000 millimeter 35 millimeter Equivalent Focal Length. Sensor Size: 1/2.3 inch
- 83x Optical Zoom NIKKOR Super ED VR Lens
- Vari Angle TFT LCD Screen
- Electronic Viewfinder.Highest ISO Sensitivity:6400
- Full HD 1080/60p Video
- Built In Wi Fi, NFC, and GP
- 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom, 332x Digi Zoom
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 26499
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Nikon 26499 Final Thoughts
"I love the new Nikon 26499."With a prime lens, zoom is one less thing you worry about. Paired with my smartphone no problem. I am so impressed with this Nikon 26499! It wont replace a DSLR but it comers pretty close. Love that a strap, case and lens cover came with it, among other things.
Overall Score
4.4
(837 Points)
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2. Samsung WB1100F 16.2MP CCD Smart WiFi & NFC Digital Camera with 35x Optical Zoom, 3.0" LCD and 720p ...
User Ratings: 67 5
Samsung EC-WB1100BPRUS First Impressions
"Mostly point and shoot."Me and my husband have planned a trip to Bahamas. Likewise, don't rule out film. I recommend this camera to those looking for an all in one camera. They make it look like I know what I'm doing. Takes great low light & fireworks pictures.
- Samsung WB1100F 16.2MP CCD Smart WiFi & NFC Digital Camera with 35x Optical Zoom, 3.0" LCD and 720p HD Video (Red)
- Share your best photos instantly with Family and Friends with Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC
- SMART features - Social Media Upload, E-mail, Photo beam, Direct Link, Mobile Link, PC Auto-backup, Remote Viewfinder, All Share
- 35x Optical Zoom for stunning long distance shots with ease
- 720p HD Video
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Samsung EC-WB1100BPRUS
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Samsung EC-WB1100BPRUS Final Thoughts
"It's range is awesome."Better photos than her XR phone. Looks amazing and excited to try it. It will take some getting used to. But overall It is worth to buy and I totally recommend you to buy this bundle. The burst rate is pretty good, and the image stabilization is superb.
Overall Score
4.3
(548 Points)
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3. Sony RX100 III 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/1-inch Sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Zoo...
User Ratings: 63 9
Sony DSCRX100M3/B First Impressions
"Arrived on time!"Some reviewers have problems with clarity, but I certainly do not. With a prime lens, zoom is one less thing you worry about. It's got pretty much everything I could want in a Viewfinder Point & Shoot Digital Camera. I did buy some rechargeable batteries to use in it. If you want to take bird pictures.
- Sony RX100 III 20.1 MP Premium Compact Digital Camera w/1-inch Sensor and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Zoom Lens (DSCRX100M3/B), 6in l x 4.65in w x 2.93in h, Black
- 209 MP 1"-type Exmor R CMOS sensor ; Optical zoom:2.9x (Optical Zoom during movie recording)
- Operating temperature:32-104°F / 0-40°C.24-70mm equivalent F/18-28 lens
- Continuous shooting up to 10 FPS
- Pop-up electronic OLED viewfinder with 1,440,000 dots
- ISO 160-12800, expandable ISO 100, 125, and 25,600
- 30 inch tiltable TFT LCD with 1,229,000 dots. The charging time is approximately 230 min
- 1080 60p/24p HD video with full exposure control (MPEG-4/AVCHD)
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sony DSCRX100M3/B
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Sony DSCRX100M3/B Final Thoughts
"Really great camera."I feel that it takes better pictures than the DSC-HX50. A great camera for the money and my needs! After taking a photo, it would not focus or operate, or so it seemed. This camera far exceeded my expectations. Personally, I preferred it to have a wider lens, say 28mm equivalent.
Overall Score
4.2
(507 Points)
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4. PANASONIC LUMIX FZ1000 II 20.1MP Digital Camera, 16x 25-400mm LEICA DC Lens, 4K Video, Optical Image...
User Ratings: 70 4
Panasonic DC-FZ1000M2 First Impressions
"All in my Pelican case."It's got pretty much everything I could want in a Viewfinder Point & Shoot Digital Camera. Ergonomics count, especially when you get used to Panasonic's excellent system--wow! While the 24-70 seems good, I can’t wait for a new Panasonic DC-FZ1000M2. Or, you can select all-manual, if you want to set everything yourself. Auto-ISO is on the conservative side, which I would like to have more control over.
- PANASONIC LUMIX FZ1000 II 20.1MP Digital Camera, 16x 25-400mm LEICA DC Lens, 4K Video, Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.0-inch Display – Point and Shoot Camera - DC-FZ1000M2 (Black)
- Large sensor - 1-inch 20. 1MP MOS sensor provides excellent low light and color depth performance making it perfect for wildlife, sports, new or candid shots
- Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT - 16x optical zoom Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT F2. 8-F4. 0 lens (35mm camera equivalent: 25-400mm). minimum aperture F11, yielding F2. 8-F11 at wide end and F4. 0-F11 at telephoto end
- 5-Axis Hybrid O. I. S. - Optical image Stabilizer. I. S. ) plus active mode effectively compensate for hand shake to minimize Blur during zoom shooting with your Lumix camera
- 4K video & 4K PHOTO - QFHD 4K video in 3840x2160 30P or 24P in MP4. 4K PHOTO 30 fps in 8MP
- Camera body viewfinder and display - high-speed (2, 360k-dot) OLED live view Finder, Plus 3. 0-Inch (1, 240k-dot) touch control Display rotates 180 degrees to the side and tilts 270 degrees up and down
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Panasonic DC-FZ1000M2
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Panasonic DC-FZ1000M2 Final Thoughts
"This is my 2nd Panasonic DC-FZ1000M2."Overall, I'm really impressed with this little Panasonic DC-FZ1000M2. I don't really see a good excuse for that, wildlife photos may prove nearly impossible. If you receive an error message to turn off and then on remove the lens cap. Its really the camera to take on day trips. I recommend this camera to those looking for an all in one camera.
Overall Score
4.4
(445 Points)
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5. Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Camera, Black
User Ratings: 54 9
Panasonic DMC-ZS50K First Impressions
"Really great camera."The initial charge using the Panasonic DMC-ZS50K to charge the battery took about 2 hours. Ergonomics count, especially when you get used to Panasonic's excellent system--wow! This is great because my mother likes the viewfinder and I like the LCD. If you're a casual photographer, you can't beat this price, get it now. Excellent two characteristics in a Viewfinder Point & Shoot Digital Camera.
- Panasonic Lumix ZS50 Camera, Black
- 12. 1 Megapixel sensor delivers high resolution photos with fewer image artifacts
- 30x (24mm) LEICA DC Lens optical zoom performance is ideally suited for travel and everyday photography
- Enhanced low light sensitivity for improved sharpness even without a flash
- Built-in eye viewfinder eliminates outdoor glare on sunny days
- Light Speed Auto Focus and 10fps High Speed Burst Shooting for perfectly focused images every time
- Digital Zoom: 4.0
- Max Focal Length: 129.0
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Panasonic DMC-ZS50K
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Panasonic DMC-ZS50K Final Thoughts
"The viewer works great."I feel that it takes better pictures than the DSC-HX50. I have yet to use the tripods but I'm excited to give them a try eventually. The different features are amazing and the pics came out really great. Takes great low light & fireworks pictures. Easy to use, great for simple pictures.
Overall Score
4.1
(377 Points)
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6. Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera (Black)
User Ratings: 62 10
Sony DSCHX80/B First Impressions
"He loves it!"One thing that worries me is the little flap that covers the USB connector. Full manual, Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority. I did buy some rechargeable batteries to use in it. Every thing was fine except I would have liked a better memory card. With a prime lens, zoom is one less thing you worry about.
- Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera (Black)
- 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light images, Built-in retractable OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder
- Versatile video w/ high-quality XAVC S, AVCHD & MP4 formats, Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi w/NFC, 5-axis image stabilization greatly reduces camera shake blur
- Selfie-ready 3" Extra Fine LCD multi-angle display, P/A/S/M modes, customizable settings and Memory Recall mode, Enhance features w/ downloadable camera apps, Capture the decisive moments with up to 10fps or keep your subject in focus with Lock-on AF
- Focus Range Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 8.20' (2.5 m) - Infinity.Adjustable Angle Up by approx. 180 degrees. F-number (Maximum Aperture) F3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T)
- In-The-Box: Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1; AC AdaptorAC-UUD12; Micro USB cable; Wrist Strap; Instruction Manual
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sony DSCHX80/B
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Sony DSCHX80/B Final Thoughts
"It was worth importing."I would like a firmware update to fix that. This is the perfect compromise camera for me. I get great photos, and it does not take long to import them to my laptop. The package is so small and light I barely notice it has a lens. I started with a NEX-6 and moved up to an Sony DSCHX80/B.
Overall Score
4.1
(321 Points)
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7. Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera with Memory Card
User Ratings: 62 10
Sony First Impressions
"That is a bargain."In fact, the very first photo I took was indoors of my wife. She squeals in excitement every time I open Snapchat and let her take pictures with me. I get great photos, and it does not take long to import them to my laptop. She squeals in excitement every time I open Snapchat and let her take pictures with me. I did buy some rechargeable batteries to use in it.
- Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera with Memory Card
- 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light images, Built-in retractable OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder
- Versatile video w/ high-quality XAVC S, AVCHD & MP4 formats, Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi w/NFC, 5-axis image stabilization greatly reduces camera shake blur
- Selfie-ready 3" Extra Fine LCD multi-angle display, P/A/S/M modes, customizable settings and Memory Recall mode, Enhance features w/ downloadable camera apps, Capture the decisive moments with up to 10fps or keep your subject in focus with Lock-on AF
- Great choice for compact to mid-range point and shoot cameras
- Twice As Fast As Ordinary SDHC Cards, Allowing You To Take Pictures And Transfer Files Quickly
- Exceptional video recording performance with Class 10 rating for Full HD video (1080p)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sony
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Sony Final Thoughts
"Mostly point and shoot."Some people even claim that the Sony rivals medium format quality. The zoom truly is extraordinary! This camera has so many features for its size. The burst rate is pretty good, and the image stabilization is superb. Mid-afternoon typically required swapping in a charged battery.
Overall Score
4.1
(321 Points)
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8. Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera with NP-BX1/M8 Lithium-Ion X Type Battery (Silver)
User Ratings: 62 10
Sony First Impressions
"Just kidding."I like that while I am learning I can rely on the IA mode to take great shots for me. The stability at long zoom was fantastic. Me and my husband have planned a trip to Bahamas. Its really the camera to take on day trips. Love the small compact size which will be perfect for traveling.
- Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera with NP-BX1/M8 Lithium-Ion X Type Battery (Silver)
- 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light images, Built-in retractable OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder
- Versatile video w/ high-quality XAVC S, AVCHD & MP4 formats, Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi w/NFC, 5-axis image stabilization greatly reduces camera shake blur
- Selfie-ready 3" Extra Fine LCD multi-angle display, P/A/S/M modes, customizable settings and Memory Recall mode, Enhance features w/ downloadable camera apps, Capture the decisive moments with up to 10fps or keep your subject in focus with Lock-on AF
- Shoot up to 330 photos or 80 minutes of video
- Don't miss a precious shot due to a dead battery. Just slip this NP-BX1 LITHIUM-ION N battery into your pocket or camera bag and rest assured you'll be ready to capture the action when the moment arises.
- Shoot up to 330 photos or 80 minutes of video on a fully-charged battery. Designed for use with several Cyber-shot cameras and Sony Action Cam.
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sony
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Sony Final Thoughts
"So far I like it a lot."Let me say from the start, I really like Sony. The Sony is small and fast. It’s taken its place as my go to camera, which is what I intended it for. Its really the camera to take on day trips. Manual focus would've been nice.
Overall Score
4.1
(321 Points)
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9. Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera (Black) and Amazon Gift Card
User Ratings: 62 10
Sony First Impressions
"Easy point and shoot."5 seconds to wait for auto focus is not going to kill me. I don't really see a good excuse for that, wildlife photos may prove nearly impossible. This is the must have Viewfinder Point & Shoot Digital Camera for me. The Sony has many features which are very easy to use and get to. This camera far exceeded my expectations.
- Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera (Black) and Amazon Gift Card
- 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light images, Built-in retractable OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder
- Versatile video w/ high-quality XAVC S, AVCHD & MP4 formats, Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi w/NFC, 5-axis image stabilization greatly reduces camera shake blur
- Gift Card is affixed inside a blank greeting card with a separate mailing envelope
- Gift Card has no fees and no expiration date
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sony
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Sony Final Thoughts
"Zoom I am still iffy on."Everything about it is solid and satisfying. Better photos than her XR phone. Every thing was fine except I would have liked a better memory card. I like that while I am learning I can rely on the IA mode to take great shots for me. The only problem I had was with the LCD screen.
Overall Score
4.1
(321 Points)
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10. Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Lens-Black
User Ratings: 82 4
Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black First Impressions
"Great clarity."Mid-afternoon typically required swapping in a charged battery. Personally, I preferred it to have a wider lens, say 28mm equivalent. During my search, I discovered that the Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black was about to be released. I bought this Viewfinder Point & Shoot Digital Camera for a trip I'm taking abroad in February. After over 10,000 pictures, my Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black operates perfectly in every aspect.
- Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Lens-Black
- 243MP X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor with no low-pass filter and X-Processor Pro
- Operating temperature:Approx. 0-40°C (32-104°F).50Fps Live-view shooting, start-up time of 04sec, shutter time lag of 0050sec And shooting Interval of 025sec
- 30" tilting Touchscreen panel for operation at almost any angle
- 4K video using the x series’ famous film Simulation effects (including ACROS) you can output recorded video to an external monitor via the HDMI port and input audio from an external microphone
- Af-c custom settings for moving subjects Please refer the User Manual before use
- Viewfinder Type: Electronic Viewfinder
- Lens Type: Interchangeable
- Mounting Type: Bayonet
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black
- Battery Life
- Picture Quality
- Ease Of Use
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black Final Thoughts
"It's a REAL camera."I’m now wading through the manual before heading out to shoot photos. My old SX700 that was serviceable for years finally gave up and failed. Mid-afternoon typically required swapping in a charged battery. I like that while I am learning I can rely on the IA mode to take great shots for me. So glad I chose the Fujifilm X-T20 XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII Kit Black.
Overall Score
4.6
(289 Points)
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