Choosing what kind of digital camera to buy can be difficult, and sorting through information about hundreds of cameras' features can be tedious. To make the process easier, you simply need to evaluate what you want and need in a camera in order to narrow down the types you should consider. Focus your search on a particular kind of digital camera, and look for high quality ratings on the features that are most important to you.
Instructions
Evaluate Your Camera Needs
1. Decide whether you need a point-and-shoot camera or an SLR (Single Lens Reflex). If you want to be able to easily carry your camera to parties, the pool, the beach, and other events to take snapshots, you will probably want to buy a point-and-shoot camera. These are much more compact and portable than SLR cameras, and can endure more wear. They are also significantly cheaper; point-and-shoot cameras are rarely over $500, and often under $300. If you are interested in more serious photography, whether amateur or professional, you will probably want an SLR camera. These provide manual options so that you can control shutter speed, image file format, and other variables. SLR cameras are more expensive; entry-level SLRs are usually under $1,000 and often under $800, but professional level SLRs can cost up to $9,000. Entry-level SLRs should be sufficient for most amateur photographers.
2. If you have decided to buy an SLR, decide whether you will buy a fixed lens model or one with interchangeable lenses. If you want to experiment with a variety of lenses, such as wide angle and telephoto, buy an SLR that allows you to switch between multiple lenses. You might have to buy the camera body alone and a lens or lenses separately. Consider starting out with an 18-55mm zoom lens, and then try other lenses according to your interests.
3. Decide how many megapixels you want your camera to have. The number of megapixels a camera has will determine the resolution and quality of its images. Most point-and-shoot and SLR cameras have high enough resolution for basic point-and-shoot needs. You will be able to get good quality 4'' x 6'' or even 8" x 10" prints, as well as clear image uploads to websites with any of these cameras. If you plan to make larger prints from your images, however, look for cameras that have 10 megapixels or more. Professional-level SLR cameras can have up to 21 megapixels.
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