Rookie with great expectations

[dr2little]

Hi, I'm looking for educated, experienced opinions on the best point and shoot currently available for the following - Videos are being used for my website and competition/exam work.

Photography and video quality with moving subjects - DOGS

Ease of use - I'm pretty green and would love a great AUTO feature

Small and light weight - I have a nice Nikkon and really want something I can pop into my pocket in between training/video sessions

Inexpensive as possible.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!!

[Michaelaw]

Welcome first off. I'm not so sure what your asking for has been invented yet. The go-pro line does a pretty decent job and pops in your pocket. Most DSLR's shoot decent video now but don't pop in your pocket and autofocus isn't there yet IMHO. As for point and shoots I can recommend the Canon powershot line as I've used it before and have yielded good results. Some higher end phones are delivering pretty good stuff. I'd take a look at the go-pro hero 3 as it will shoot good video and save stills at the same time. It also doesn't cost an arm and leg either. Hope this helps.