Question on Digicams:

What is the difference between film and digital cameras?

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Answer:

There are several key differences between a film camera and digital camera. For instance, a film-based camera records images directly onto a light-sensitive coated film, while a digital camera records images (via an image sensor) onto flash memory cards.

A digital camera comes with an LCD display which can be used for viewing images immediately after you have taken the shot, whereas for film, you have to bring it to a photolab for developing before you can see the picture.

To know more about other differences, check out our digital camera guide here.