Best Point & Shoot Cameras on the Market in UK

When at events such as motor racing, football or just fun parties you need to take photos very quickly. However some equipment can take a while to turn on, and then take the picture. And don’t even talk about blurry results!

So if you want to take pictures quickly below you will find a great solution. We have made a list of 3 top point and shoot digital cameras available to buy in the UK, the perfect one is obviously dependent on your needs and budget.

Samsung Dual View ST550 – £189.98
If you are looking for a compact camera with good picture quality and features, then this Samsung could be for you. At 12 mega pixels the picture detail is very good, also has HD movie. There is also a very clever feature where you can take a shot of yourself, or self-portrait, using the second view screen that is situated on the front. It also features touch screen technology.
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Canon IXUS 210 – £189.99
Available in four colours, including, silver, black, and gold. The camera is feature packed, and boasts 14.1 mega pixels, 720p HD video recording, a 22 inch 5 x optical zoom with image stabilizer, and face recognition technology. The camera has a good mid range price tag, and balances the need for a quick point and shoot camera, with some stylish features. The IXUS 210, has a nifty touch screen navigation system built in too.
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Kodak EasyShare HD Z950 – £126.30
If you’re not looking to spend quite so much money on a point and click, then this Kodak could be an option. It has some great features for a camera in this range, such as the capability to record HD video. Despite being significantly cheaper then the other two, it still offers an image quality of 12MP, 10x zoom and has 35mm lens. This could be the camera for you.
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Sony DSCHX5VB – £257.89
This incarnation of camera from Sony, shoots pictures to a 10 mega pixel quality. Though this does not sound quite as funky as other point and shoot cameras, Sony has packed into it two interesting features. One, it is designed for low light shots, a common criticism in point and shoot cameras, and two, it can give you the GPS coordinates of where you were when you took the picture. Very useful for travelling. Sony have also added full HD quality video shooting, and a high-speed shooting option of 10 frames per second.
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Battery Life

This is always something you should bare in mind when buying these gadgets, as it is arguably the Achilles heal of this type of device. Do your homework, read reviews and customer opinions as it can save you a lot of headaches when you use one that does not go to sleep after half an hours use.

The items listed above are for the UK, but you can normally find the same products in other countries. We believe these are some of the best cameras on the market based on ratings, reviews and feedback. I hope this page has helped you find the ideal cam for your needs, happy snapping!