Which Camera

Cameras can be classify into three types:

• Point and shoot cameras
• Bridge Camera
• Professional Camera 

 

Point and shoot camera

As the name says "point and shoot" camera is for those situations where one has to point the camera to the object and just click. Almost all the compact digital cameras fall into this category. They are designed and automated such a way that everything is done in one click. Suggested for everyone, even to those who want to be a professional photographer because it very compact, easy to handle and quick.

Pros: Automatic features, Portability, Compact and Quick.

Cons: Very few manual options.

Some of the most popular point and shoot cameras are:

• Nikon COOLPIX
• Sony Cyber-shot
• Canon PowerShot / IXUS
• Panasonic Lumix

Bridge Camera

It is a bridge between full automatic and total manual camera. It carries all the technology from point and click camera and adds some more manual features to it making it more versatile and good starter kit for enthusiastic learners.They tend to have more zoom capability as well.

Pros: Like DSLR and Versatile

Cons: Almost DSLR but not DSLR.

Some of the most popular bridge cameras are:

• Canon PowerShot SX
• Panasonic Lumix TZ
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC
• Nikon COOLPIX S

Professional Camera

All DSLRs and SLRs with full manual operation fall into this category. These cameras have standard 35mm film and high sensitive sensor. These are very accurate and have true colours.

Pros: Everything

Cons: No hands on it until you know how to use it.

Some of the most popular DSLR cameras are:

• Nikon DSLR
  Samsung NX100
  Sony Alpha DSLR / NEX
  Canon EOS