Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony HDR-AS15 camera would suit you adequately.

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Vivitar DVR794HD  camera would suit you adequately.

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony HDR-AS15 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Vivitar DVR794HD video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HDR-AS15 is an easy recommendation for this.

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the DVR794HD is an easy recommendation for this.

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HDR-AS15.

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the DVR794HD .

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Vivitar, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HDR-AS15 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the DVR794HD is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Sony provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Vivitar provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. 

For those special occasions, this Vivitar camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. 

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony HDR-AS15 is a great companion to have.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Vivitar DVR794HD is a great companion to have.

Rough and Tumble - It's rugged and built for the outdoors. As such you won't have to worry about getting splash of water on it nor if it gets the odd bump now and then.

Rough and Tumble - It's rugged and built for the outdoors. As such you won't have to worry about getting splash of water on it nor if it gets the odd bump now and then.

Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. 

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Vivitar has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. 

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 120FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Because you are keen to show the action from your perspective, the build and form factor of the HDR-AS15 is a good fit your needs.

Because you are keen to show the action from your perspective, the build and form factor of the DVR794HD is a good fit your needs.

During wet weather, not all cameras can cope with the odd splash or two. Fortunately, this device from Sony is sufficiently resistant to water to protect it from rain and drizzles.

During wet weather, not all cameras can cope with the odd splash or two. Fortunately, this device from Vivitar is sufficiently resistant to water to protect it from rain and drizzles.

Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.

Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.

Taking photos while taking a dive requires it to fully waterproof. This model will suit your needs as it is fully waterproof up to 60m m metres.

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.