Choosing the right digital camera

Just as computers are more complex than typewriters, getting a digital camera is a little more complicated than buying a film camera. Before you make your trip down to your local electronics or camera retail store, there are a few things you should probably consider about first.

1. Digital or film?
Pixels or prints? Do you really need to go digital at all? We list out the factors you have to think about before you go film-free.

2. Matters of money
Once you have decided on getting a digital camera, the next thing to consider is your purpose for buying the digital camera.

3. Frills or key features?
With so many choices available in the market, it is essential to understand some of the features of a digital camera in order to find one that suits your needs.

4. Special functions
Some digital cameras do more than just taking pictures. Here are some of the more interesting features we're seeing in cameras today.