point-and-shoot
No-fuss photography device
Point-and-shoot describes a camera designed for simplicity—you point it at your subject and press the button without adjusting focus, exposure, or other settings.
The camera handles everything automatically.
The term now evokes a category of compact cameras distinct from DSLRs and phone cameras: She brought a little point-and-shoot on vacation.
By extension, point-and-shoot can describe any technology or approach emphasizing ease over control.
Operating without intervention
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- convenientEasy to use
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
intuitive · straightforward · uncomplicated · no-frills · hassle-free · foolproof · pre-set · autofocus
Hinged window covering
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- flashBrief burst of light
- viewfinderCamera's composition window
- LCDLowest shared fraction bottom
zoom · digital · film · 35mm · sensor · megapixel · battery · Kodak
Honest and direct
- captureTake into custody
- clickBrief sharp noise
- momentBrief period of time
- freeze-frameHalted motion picture image
memory · image · picture · photo · spontaneous
Able to be carried
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- compactTightly packed together
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- handyUseful and nearby
travel-friendly · slim · small · miniature · on-the-go · pocketable · ultracompact
Low in cost
- budgetPlan for spending
- affordableReasonably priced
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
- consumerOne who acquires goods
economical · value · disposable · accessible · mass-market · basic · practical · cost-effective
automatic
Operating without intervention
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- convenientEasy to use
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
beginner · intuitive · straightforward · uncomplicated · no-frills · hassle-free · foolproof · pre-set · autofocus · one-touch
shutter
Hinged window covering
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- flashBrief burst of light
- viewfinderCamera's composition window
LCD · zoom · digital · film · 35mm · sensor · megapixel · battery · Kodak · Canon
candid
Honest and direct
freeze-frame · memory · image · picture · photo · spontaneous
portable
Able to be carried
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- compactTightly packed together
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
handy · travel-friendly · slim · small · miniature · on-the-go · pocketable · ultracompact
inexpensive
Low in cost
- budgetPlan for spending
- affordableReasonably priced
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
consumer · economical · value · disposable · accessible · mass-market · basic · practical · cost-effective
- handheld devicesflashlight, calculator, phone, smartphone, tablet
- compact camerascompact camera, pocket camera, ultracompact, travel camera
- automatic camerasautofocus, auto focus, compact camera, auto exposure, face detection
- hand camerascompact cameras, digital cameras, film cameras, disposable cameras, instant cameras
- photographycamera, photo, flash, lens, aperture
point-and-shootmanual
Written instructions for use
deliberate · calculated · precision · methodical · precise
shot, shoot, pointed, appoint, points, pointer, disappoint, shooting, appointment