Point of view, standpoint, and viewpoint are synonyms, all meaning a position (either mental or physical) from which something is observed or considered. A few usage guides recommend point of view over the alternatives, but viewpoint and standpoint are common, and there’s nothing with them.
The terms sometimes have connotational differences, though. Standpoint and viewpoint are often synonymous with perspective, while point of view is often treated as gentle synonym of opinion.
Examples
For example, these writers have no qualms about using viewpoint and standpoint:
From the Conservative viewpoint, it would have the advantage of highlighting how much each individual pays in tax … [Guardian]
From an economic standpoint, marijuana legalization would save $7.7 billion per year in funds spent on prohibition enforcement … [San Francisco Chronicle]
Doomsday predictions aside, the raw data provides the opposite viewpoint. [Financial Post]
But point of view is more common, especially in edited publications—for example:
From a purely statistical point of view, it would seem so. [Forbes]
Depending on your point of view, dirt can be a deadly foe, an unsavoury sight or a mark of authenticity. [Independent]
But labor officials are beginning to fear that none of them will be invited on this weekend to give voice to the labor point of view. [Washington Post]
As these examples demonstrate well, point of view does not require hyphens.
