Crescent Moon in Hand-Held Camera

I'm new at astro-imaging, but couldn't resist the esthetic Crescent Moon after so many cloudy nights.  Have only used my 10x Walmart Point & Shoot small camera once before.  Have been told I would have to use a tripod or the image would smudge.

This 1st image is hand-held.  Deleted 4 smudged images.  The next image is on a tripod.  Don't know what all the Menu  and Settings are and what they do.  Was dissapointed not to get much Lunar detail.  Suspect there were Settings and Menu Options that would have improved the image.  Suppose that comes with practice and experience.

Hope that my crude efforts encourages others (you) to take images and post them in the PHOTOS section of this Web Site or even in this Blog.  Already know there are many who have more skills than me and better equipment.

This 2nd Image was taken also at 10x but on a tripod.  It was one of 4 that were equally "clear".  Lesson learned - tripod makes a difference (to me).  Note tree limbs in this Image.  Note also the angle of the Moon Phase.

Hope you get to see the Crescent Moon.  Hope this elementary effort encourages you to submit your astro-images.  Anyone know why the 2nd image is larger than the 1st?  Had the same zoom setting.
- Tom Whitney