Compare brands Don't focus on just the number of pixels because a lot of cameras multiply the number of recorded pixels to "upgrade" the image. Also, check the amount of noise in the pictures taken in different light conditions. Often outdoor shots look awesome with little to no noise, while indoor shots are horrible unless you use an external flash or add light sources.
Check your budget and be clear on what you'll want to use the camera for.
Ask yourself if you want a snapshot camera, a fake dSLR (big fixed lens, so-called pro-sumer grade) or a real dSLR (be ready to spend a lot of cash on the camera body and a set of lenses).
Read reviews on websites, like Cnet.com and very important: find a place where you can borrow or rent the cameras you've picked so you can take some pictures as you normally would and then examine them on your computer and print them. highest megapixels possible, but an expensive brand not a cheap one Canon = good pixel
Kodek = good price
Sony = plain expensive, but good to carry around
Olympus = the greatest digital camera i have seen yet... for the price, it is similer to sony, but have better warrenty then any other major companies, and u can get professional camera, or just plain small digital camera...
dont just buy the camera because of the pixel, look at the optical zoom as well... sometimes, even with higher pixels, they cant zoom for crap (5mb pixel/2X optical zoom now this is crap) |
