point-and-shoot
Adjective
Meaning
point-and-shoot (not comparable)
(photography, of a camera) Designed for quick, simple use with minimal configuration.
Synonym: point-and-click
Examples
Many deluxe point-and-shoot cameras and higher-end DSLRs offer a choice between sRGB and Adobe RGB for the JPEG files they create.
If the RX100 V is the best point-and-shoot camera that can fit in your pocket, the RX10 IV is the best point-and-shoot camera that can’t — it’s more capable, but less portable.
“I think around the age of five, my parents gave me a little point-and-shoot camera for my birthday, and I started taking pictures,” he says.
Photographers who want more control and zoom range than a point-and-shoot offers, but aren't ready for a hefty DSLR and multiple lenses.
Whether it’s a point-and-shoot or a fancy DSLR, your digital camera does not take web-friendly images.
With a mirrorless camera, you'll get the premium image quality and interchangeable lens system of a DSLR, plus the compact camera body of a point-and-shoot camera, all in one convenient package.