Professional photographers do, in fact, use point-and-shoot cameras, mainly for the same reasons amateur or beginner photographers do. The built-in point-and-shoot lens is sharp and wide, making for quality and immersive photos. Being able to operate more advanced compact cameras in full manual mode and adjust aperture and shutter speed is an obvious draw for photographers who want control of their images. But the biggest bonus is that point-and-shoot cameras are lightweight and pocketable, so there’s no need to lug around extra equipment.