How do I find the best Point and Shoot Camera?

Aperture Priority Mode shooting is a must for me and use of AA batteries is convenient when ​ie you can shoot while batteries are charging in your room .

I am using canon sx130is if you want small form factor check canon sx160is (16x optical)

If you can carry around a bit bigger camera Fujifilm s4500 is also worth looking at in your price point.

If you just want to keep everything in focus than these are not for you.

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