Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Vivitar DVR783HD camera would suit you adequately.

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Polaroid  XS20  camera would suit you adequately.

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Vivitar DVR783HD video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Polaroid XS20 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 DVR783HD 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  XS20 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 DVR783HD.

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  XS20 .

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 Polaroid, 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 DVR783HD 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  XS20 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. 

For those special occasions, this Polaroid 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 Vivitar DVR783HD 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 Polaroid  XS20 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.

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

Because you are keen to show the action from your perspective, the build and form factor of the DVR783HD is a good fit your needs.

Because you are keen to show the action from your perspective, the build and form factor of the  XS20 is a good fit your needs.

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.

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

Taking photos while taking a dive requires it to fully waterproof. This model will suit your needs as it is fully waterproof up to 20 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.