Camera for indoor mostly babies: I’d like to buy an easy point and shoot for my daughter primarily for baby and kid pix so it’s mostly indoor. Would like under 300$ I shoot lumix zs100...

Dsrapa Loc: Outside of nyc

I’d like to buy an easy point and shoot for my daughter primarily for baby and kid pix so it’s mostly indoor. Would like under 300$
I shoot lumix zs100 which is great but a little expensive and heavy/big for pocket
Any other thoughts? Used is ok too
Thanks

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

You really can't go wrong with a name brand camera in that price range. It would be easier with a viewfinder, but maybe she doesn't care about that. It would need a flash, of course. used and refurbished would be fine, too, depending on condition, of course.

Compact comparisons -
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401971,00.asp
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-compact-enthusiast-zoom-cameras
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-compact-camera

$300 range -
https://www.consumerreports.org/point-shoot-digital-cameras/best-digital-cameras-under-300-dollars/
https://photophique.com/best-cameras-under-300/
https://www.photoworkout.com/best-compact-cameras-under-300-dollars/
https://www.adorama.com/alc/the-best-point-and-shoot-cameras-under-300

lsaguy Loc: Udall, KS, USA

Look at P & S cameras at KEH. Some are under $5. Also consider potential for little ones to get jelly covered fingers all over mommies camera. I'd go for something dead stupid simple. See how that goes and maybe your daughter will pick up things she likes or dislikes and go from there.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Dsrapa wrote:

I’d like to buy an easy point and shoot for my daughter primarily for baby and kid pix so it’s mostly indoor. Would like under 300$
I shoot lumix zs100 which is great but a little expensive and heavy/big for pocket
Any other thoughts? Used is ok too
Thanks

Most cellphone cameras excel at this and they feature F2 or faster lenses. I have a costly bridge camera that I love, but often resort to the Google Pixel for shots like the ones you describe.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Dsrapa wrote:

I’d like to buy an easy point and shoot for my daughter primarily for baby and kid pix so it’s mostly indoor. Would like under 300$
I shoot lumix zs100 which is great but a little expensive and heavy/big for pocket
Any other thoughts? Used is ok too
Thanks

Sony HX90V.

Collhar Loc: New York City.

Dsrapa wrote:

I’d like to buy an easy point and shoot for my daughter primarily for baby and kid pix so it’s mostly indoor. Would like under 300$
I shoot lumix zs100 which is great but a little expensive and heavy/big for pocket
Any other thoughts? Used is ok too
Thanks

Does she have a cell phone?? They are a good example of point and shoot.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

Gene51 wrote:

Most cellphone cameras excel at this and they feature F2 or faster lenses. I have a costly bridge camera that I love, but often resort to the Google Pixel for shots like the ones you describe.

👍👍👍👍
Most of the new ones are very good quality.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

One of the things she’ll quickly find out about is shutter lag. My adorable grand children were way too fast for my little camera. Also, they hated the flash... I’m not saying it’s a bad idea, just something to be aware of.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

mizzee wrote:

One of the things she’ll quickly find out about is shutter lag. My adorable grand children were way too fast for my little camera. Also, they hated the flash... I’m not saying it’s a bad idea, just something to be aware of.

That’s where a good cellphone camera can be a real benefit. "Live" on my iPhone takes a multi-shot burst and you can scroll through to use the best one.

Low Budget Dave

I am kind of with the people who say "cell phone". Modern cell phones are way better than they were just a few years ago, and the ability to have them with you all the time is a better feature than pure image quality.

Be sure to get an app that allows you to shoot in "sports mode" for when the kids won't be still. It is better to freeze the action sometimes, even if you get a really grainy picture.

If they have the room and the inclination to carry a pocket camera, I still recommend the Canon Elph 180. It has a decent zoom range, a decent level of features, and you can buy it with one of the little tabletop tripods for about $150.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

I bought my wife a Sony EX100 but she was disappointed with the zoom range. (it has a 1" sensor so you don't get the crop advantage of some of the other point and shoot cameras.) it fits very nicely in a shirt pocket (4 × 2 3/8 × 1 7/16 in. (101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9 mm) and takes beautiful pictures. You can have it for $225 shipped if interested.

Old Coot

I agree on Sony HX90V
An incredible camera for the price. Lens is sharp.
I believe the current model is HX99V

BebuLamar

Gene51 wrote:

Most cellphone cameras excel at this and they feature F2 or faster lenses. I have a costly bridge camera that I love, but often resort to the Google Pixel for shots like the ones you describe.

Although most cellphones are more than the $300 budget but I guess the OP already has one.

Dsrapa Loc: Outside of nyc

Thanks for the suggestions We’re going with cell phones at the moment