subject: Why is Digital camera still relevant in the face of the all pervasive mobile phone cameras? [print this page] Digital cameras have an aura of their own; probably the reason as to why it still rules the roost when it comes to using gadgets for clicking snaps on-the-go. Whether you are on a small trip or on tour, or just anywhere digital cameras come in handy for capturing and saving ever-lasting memories. Of course, the non-SLR digital cameras do not stand a chance in comparison to the SLRs (analog and digital); yet, when compared to the mobile phone cameras, I prefer the standalone digital cameras.
The advancement of technology in the field of mobile phones has led to vast improvement in the features that come along with them. In fact, brands such as Sony have come up with cell phones (Sony Xperia) that come with high-end digital cameras supporting clicking images in the range of 8.0 megapixels, 10 megapixels and 12 megapixels. The included large memory storage options with the mobile phones make them all the more attractive for buyers, who end up getting myriad range of valuable features in a single gadget.
However, the advantages of digital cameras manage to outweigh the use of mobile phones for clicking photos even though the cell phone might be equipped with a high-end camera. Some of the very pertinent advantages include:
1. Picture Quality
Digital cameras provide overall better picture quality when compared to the cell phone cameras. Mobile phone cameras fall short on some of the very important parameters that can make a picture standout. Features such as color depth adjustment, lack of sensitivity and responsiveness since the mobile phone cameras, invariably, do not have large buffers for bursting and hence many a times lead to the user missing precious moments. Also, the lack of multiple lens elements in most of the cell phone cameras results in a slightly dull, unclear images when compared to those clicked by standalone digital cameras.
2. Poor Light Adjustment
Any good quality digital cameras features advanced light adjustment feature that allows the camera to adjust accordingly depending upon the external light conditions, thereby ensuring high quality, clear images at most times. However, with mobile phone cameras, very often, the light adjustment feature is absent, and if present, then that cell phone generally ends up costing you a bomb!
3. Handling
There is not much difference between a digital camera and a mobile phone with a digital camera handling for both is almost the same since both are small in size, which allows them to be easily carried around. In fact, one has to agree that carrying a cell phone is much easier since one normally carries his/her cell phone along as it serves a lot many purposes than jus clicking snaps, the greater need with mobile phones been staying connected.
4. Cost
Like mentioned earlier, these days one can find quite a few mobile phones featuring good quality digital cameras. However, these are very costly if compared to a similar digital camera on the basis of the camera features offered. For example, a 12MP digital camera is priced much less than a cell phone featuring a 12MP digital camera.
Lastly, the fact that digital cameras are small and compact, easy to carry along, and offers the best possible picture capability for the price has ensured that they stay relevant even in the age of today's all-pervasive mobile phones with high-end digital cameras.
Why is Digital camera still relevant in the face of the all pervasive mobile phone cameras?
