Although, if you listen to all the noise coming from digital ads, pop-ups, and pimply faced salesman, I could understand why you would feel that way. In the spirit of making your next digital camera really easy, let’s think about a few simple rules.
At one time megapixels would have made the top three, probably even the number one factor. Due to the rapid advance of digital photography, that time has come and past.
Any camera with more than 5 or 6 megapixels will be more than adequate for the average (and higher) photographer these days. Compound that, with the fact it’s virtually impossible to buy a new digital camera with less than 5 megapixels and it becomes a non factor in your purchase decision.
The person taking the picture is still the single biggest determining factor as to how good the final image will be.
Anything in the $200 to $500 price range will get you much the same camera as the previously mentioned cameras, with a few improved features. Typically higher resolution LCD screens, better lenses, higher zoom factors, more manual control, and overall better image quality.
Don’t worry about megapixels, as the image quality of any camera over 5MP will be all but indistinguishable to the average photographer.
If however your intent on buying a digital camera and are somewhere in between those two extremes, you may want to see what the top rated digital cameras are today.
There is an abundance of choice with digital cameras these days, and generally that’s good. I’d say any of the top ten rated cameras in your price budget will keep you happy.
The final important factor to consider when you compare digital cameras is the hands on test. Try the camera out before you buy it. Do the button controls and menus seem easy and intuitive to navigate? Does the weight of the camera feel good in your hands. Can you take pictures without leaving fingerprints all over the LCD screen? Is the LCD screen easy and clear to see (both inside and outdoors)? With all these comparison points in mind your sure to make good choices about the camera best suited for your purposes. - 23546
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