A snapshot camera (often referred to as a 'point-and-shoot' in English) is designed for maximum simplicity and speed. These cameras typically feature fully automatic functions such as autofocus (or fixed-focus lenses), automatic exposure metering, and a built-in flash.
The photographer does not have to worry about aperture, shutter speed, or focusing and can concentrate entirely on the subject. This camera class was especially common in the 1980s and 1990s as the standard for family photos and vacation trips, and today it is enjoying renewed popularity in the analog realm for spontaneous everyday shots.
