As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works.

With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios.

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Vivitar ViviCam X137 camera would suit you adequately.

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon LEGRIA HF R706 camera would suit you adequately.

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Vivitar ViviCam X137 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon LEGRIA HF R706 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The LEGRIA HF R706 is very accessible which makes it suitable 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 ViviCam X137 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 LEGRIA HF R706 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 ViviCam X137.

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 LEGRIA HF R706.

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.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, 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 ViviCam X137 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 LEGRIA HF R706 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^*}

For those special occasions, this Vivitar camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

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 ViviCam X137 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 Canon LEGRIA HF R706 is a great companion to have.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. 

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 2.92 X 2.16 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. 

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 Vivitar 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 Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. 

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

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