subject: Important Considerations When Selecting A Digital Camera [print this page] In today's marketplace there is a digital camera for every budget and every need. The trick is to choose the right one. If you are shopping for a digital camera, there are different factors to take into account to ensure you get the camera that will work best for you.
Brand and price are one thing, but don't be overly caught up in this. There are good inexpensive cameras, and bad expensive ones. Instead, pay attention to functions and picture quality. You need to figure out how you will be using the camera, and once you determine this you can then choose wisely.
Choose the viewfinder you prefer. This is literally just a matter of personal preference but why not get the one that you like? You can get a traditional viewfinder which is the same sort of viewfinder you would get on a non-digital camera, or the more common EVF viewfinder.
There are other cameras that don't have an optical viewfinder. Some cameras actually use an electronic one instead, which works just as well.
After you determine what type of viewfinder you want, you need to choose what type of screen you are looking for. There are many digital cameras that have an LCD screen. These cameras display the entire image that you have in your focus. It helps you determine if the shot is what you want.
Consider what level of digital resolution you will need. Digital resolution is the measure of how clear pictures you take with the camera will be.
The measure used for this is 'megapixel'. You've probably seen cameras advertised as having a certain number of megapixels. Bear in mind that the average camera has resolution of between 3-7 megapixels, though you can find models with less and models with more. Higher megapixels mean better photo quality. Better photo quality means that you can enlarge your pictures without them becoming fuzzy or grainy. Don't bother with any camera less than three megapixels; the camera will take pictures of very poor quality.
There is a digital camera for every need and every user. Choose the one that best suits you by measuring what you need against the features available. Professional photographers will want to be especially careful to find the right match.
