Many people assume that they only want a point-and-shoot camera because they wouldn't be able to use the more advanced ones.

The common misconception must be that the advanced cameras can't be used in the same way as a point-and-shoot, but that's not really true!

All cameras have an AUTO function.

The AUTO function is included for when you just need to take a photo quickly. The advantage is that you have the best of both worlds, plus, when you are ready and get better at taking photos, you'll want to begin to take more control of the camera.

So it helps having a camera that will let you do this so that you don't have to buy another one shortly down the track...