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Simple and Easy Digital Cameras

Simple and Easy digital cameras tend to cost somewhere between £60 and £120. You can buy cheaper, but if you are looking for a current digital camera from a name brand then this is the sort of price that you will need to expect to pay.

This type of camera commonly has between nine and twelve megapixels.

More About Simple and Easy Digital Cameras

Within this category cameras tend to have fewer features than more standard digital cameras. The upside of this is that they are easier to use. In fact one of the biggest advantages of this type of digital camera is ease of use. This is an area where manufacturers have put in a great deal of effort over the last couple of years and many cameras are now very straightforward.

Obviously you have to accept that these digital cameras will have some limitations when compared to more expensive models. The cameras are routinely made of plastic and there is often a noticeable difference in their build quality when compared to other types of digital camera.

You are also likely to find that the cameras struggle indoors and in lowlight in general. This problem leads to a degree of blurring in photos where the camera is unable to focus properly and also a darkening of each photo. There are exceptions to this rule if you look around.

Shutter lag is also an issue. This is the time between pressing the shutter button and the picture being taken. This can lead to photo opportunities being missed. There are a small number of cameras available that can overcome this problem, but there are a larger number where this is a major flaw.

Another area where cameras can suffer from limitations is with the movie mode. For TV quality movies I recommend a resolution of 640 x 480 and a recording speed of 30 frames per second. Many cameras in this category cannot meet these requirements. You may also find examples where no sound is recorded and the recording time for the movie is strictly limited.

In an effort to keep costs down many digital cameras no longer come with a viewfinder. Another reason for this trend is the increasing size of LCD screens. Many Simple and Easy models now boast screen sizes of 2.5".

Pros:
Price
Ease of use

Cons:
Indoor photos
Shutter lag
Build quality

Suggested Simple and Easy Digital Cameras

Fuji Finepix Z35

Fuji Finepix Z35Fuji has placed the emphasis on fun with the Finepix Z35. It is available in five vibrant shades and is aimed at teenagers and people in their early 20s. There is a special blog mode to simplify uploading photos to the Internet and shooting movies is another straightforward operation.

Related pages Fuji Finepix Z35 Review

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Canon Powershot A1100 IS

Canon Powershot A1100 ISThe Powershot A1100 IS is one of the few smaller compact digital cameras to include a viewfinder. Canon has also added a 2.5 inch LCD screen. There is a raised, grip area on the front of the camera to help hold the camera steady when taking a shot.

Related pages Canon Powershot A1100 IS Review

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Digital Camera Types

Digital Camera Types

Simple and EasyStraightforward, simple cameras. These are also the cheapest you will find.
Standard PlusA step up on the most basic models with a few extra features available.
Pocket SizedThe most common type. Most are simple and straightforward.
StylishOn similar lines to the pocket camera, but a little larger.
Extra ZoomExtra zoom over and above more basic cameras, but retaining a fairly compact size.
Super ZoomExtreme zoom lens. Normally with plenty of manual features.
AdvancedContain features normally associated with a Digital SLR, but in a smaller body.
WaterproofAs well as being waterproof many cameras are also drop proof and freezeproof.
Digital SLRsEntry level Digital SLRs for enthusiasts.
Professional Digital SLRsTop of the range for the most demanding professional photographers.



Simple and Easy Digital Cameras