Small cameras that tuck into a pocket are resurging in popularity – but there is more than one term used for small cameras. The terms point-and-shoot camera and compact camera are often used interchangeably, but there’s a key difference between the two.
A point-and-shoot camera is a camera with automatic settings designed to be simple to use. These cameras are designed with simplicity in mind; the only skills you need to use a point-and-shoot are the ability to point the camera in the right direction and press the shutter button, hence the name.
