Types of Digital Cameras

There are many different digital cameras that you can choose from, but most of them will fall into one of the categories below. Read about each type to decide which ones best fits your needs and budget.

	Pros:	Cons:
	Very portable	May not have as many features or options as higher-end cameras
	You'll always have it with you, so you can capture unexpected photo moments	With some phones, quality may be fairly low
	It's easy to share photos right after taking them	Doesn't work as well in low light

	Pros:	Cons:
	Less expensive than DSLRs	Not as high quality as a DSLR, and may not be any better than a good camera phone
	Small enough to fit in your pocket	A bit less portable than a camera phone
	Usually includes special features like smile detection	Generally does not have interchangeable lenses