November 5, 2019

Best Digital Cameras

Shopping for a point and shoot digital camera can be confusing, since there are hundreds of different models to choose from.

The first thing you should consider when you are making a purchase is what do you plan on using your camera for? Do you need a compact, lightweight model primarily for taking family photos on vacation or one with a large zoom for taking images from far away? Perhaps you need one with a bigger sensor or more megapixels because you plan on enlarging and displaying your pictures or a waterproof version since you plan to use it in or around water. Maybe you are on a tight budget and want the cheapest available or are a professional who is willing to spend thousands to get a high quality DSLR or mirrorless camera. The good news is that there is a choice for whatever you require.

Some of the different categories of digital cameras include compact or subcompact, superzoom, rugged/waterproof, mirrorless, and DSLRs – many models could fall into several of these categories. Just click on a link to take you to our rankings of the best cameras from each category.

Some factors to consider when deciding on your purchase include: weight and size, zoom, megapixels, sensor and image quality, flash quality, video capabilities, ease of use, lenses, and battery life. For the more professional photographers you will want to investigate the entire lens system including aperture and focal length, optical sensor type, image stabilizer, file formats, and manual controls over ISO and shutter-speed.