Samsung ST700

Samsung ST700 price in Malaysia starts from RM480, putting it firmly in point-and-shoot territory. This is a compact camera built for simplicity: a 16-megapixel CCD sensor handles stills up to 4608 x 3456 resolution, and the fixed touch screen LCD replaces any viewfinder. There's no manual focus, no shutter priority, and no manual exposure mode, so you're relying on scene modes and multi, center-weighted, or spot metering to get the shot right.

At 99 x 55 x 20 mm, it's small enough to slip into a pocket, which fits the ultracompact label. Audio recording comes through a mono microphone, and it runs on a removable battery pack rather than anything built-in. If you want a camera that handles the settings for you and stays out of the way, this one keeps things straightforward.