HOW TO CHOOSE BEST CAMERAS

 

How to Choose the Perfect Camera for Your Needs

 
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Choosing a digital camera used to be a simple process that was heavily dictated by the amount of money in your pocket. Now the same money can buy you different benefits and compromises, making the decision much more complex. Here's a look at your camera-buying options, the pros and cons of each, and some specific suggestions to help you pick the perfect camera for your needs.
 
 

This is a long guide and not every section is relevant to everyone. If you want to skip to the type of camera that interests you, just use these links:

If you're not sure what you want, however, do feel free to read the whole thing

Cellphones and Smartphones

If you have a phone, you may not need a camera at all. The quality of the photos you can take with some phone cameras are good enough to rival what you'd get with a standard point and shoot. So why by a camera at all if you're already carrying one in your pocket? Maybe you shouldn't.

Because cellphones and smartphones are comparatively tiny, they use tiny sensors. Bigger sensors will generally produce better pictures, but the sensors you'll find in a compact point and shoot camera is often negligibly larger. If your phone has a great camera and you don't like porting around an extra device, don't.

On the other hand, if there are times when you do want better image quality you're probably better off getting something nicer than a point and shoot. Point and shoot cameras definitely have their advantages over cellphones, but sometimes those advantages just aren't worth the money. What you really need to figure out is if your phone is good enough. First, let's take a look at who this type of camera is for.

This type of camera is for...

  • ...people who only want to carry around one device.
  • ...people who just want to take casual photos of friends and family.
  • ...people who care more about the sharing a moment than the quality, composition, and technical aspects of the photo.
  • ...people with smartphones who like using apps to edit their photos in post to apply fun effects and styles.
  • ...people without the extra money to spend on a dedicated camera.
 

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