Below we’ve listed three main categories of usage, a broad overview of the main features appropriate to that use, and an idea of what you should expect to pay.
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Aroxo’s Top Digital Cameras
Here is a list of some of the best and most popular Digital Cameras on Aroxo. Simply click on an image to view more details about the product. You can also view Aroxo's
Top 10 Digital Cameras here .
Top brands of digital cameras on Aroxo
Whilst many manufacturers make great digital cameras the Japanese are still way ahead of the game at the high end of the market. Canon and Nikon still dominate the category but the likes of LG, Samsung, Toshiba, Kodak, Olympus, Casio, Pentax and FujiFilm are hot on their heals.
Key Buying Considerations:
Digital cameras continue to diminish in size and and advance in terms of functionality. No longer do cameras simply take pictures. The inclusion of video capabilities, MP3 playback and touchscreens make them one of the ultimate portable gadgets. Prices are continuing to fall rapidly so it's never been a better time to get one!
Megapixels:
How many you need, will depend on what you intend doing with your pictures. For sending by email or sharing on Facebook, the 6 megapixel minimum currently on offer will be more than sufficient. If you want to make big prints then go for a higher resolution.
Zoom:
Most digital cameras quote optical and digital zoom magnifications, but the former is the important one, as the latter just enlarges pixels, meaning the picture quality suffers.
Manual Settings:
Higher end digital cameras will allow you to manually set ISO speed, shutter speed, point of focus and aperture size.
Flash:
On compact cameras the flash is usually built in and has limited range. DSLRs and more advanced compacts will have a pop up flash, which increases the range and reduces red eye.
Video:
Most compacts now feature a video mode, but some do not record sound and others will only allow you to film for certain lengths of time. The number of frames per second and the resolution you need will depend on where you want to show the videos. 30 frames per second and 640x480 resolution will be sufficient for showing full screen on a standard TV.
Shutter Lag:
This is the time between pressing the button and the picture taking, so if it’s too high you could find yourself missing shots.
Size:
Some compacts are so small they’ll fit comfortably in your pocket, whilst others will need to be carried in a bag.
ISO:
A low ISO number will produce greater detail in good light, but you will need a higher ISO or an action shot or for shooting in low light.
Memory Cards:
Memory cards are specific to the brand of camera you have bought so you'll need to make sure you get the right one.
Batteries:
Digital cameras go through batteries very quickly, especially if you're shooting videos, so standard AA batteries are no use. You'll need rechargeable lithium AA batteries or Lithium Ion ones, though the latter are less widely available.
LCD Screen:
Most digital cameras include a LCD screen at the back of the camera allowing instant reviees of photos taken. The lastest models now include touch-screens allowing functions to be accessed quicker.
Other features:
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Most Compacts now only have LCD screens, but they can be hard to see in bright light so, for the outdoor photographer, it might be worth investing in a camera that also features a viewfinder. |
Self Timer
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Useful for those times when you want to be in the shot. |
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This technology makes adjustments to allow for small hand movements thereby reducing blur. |
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This feature reduces red eye, a problem caused by the proximity of the flash to the lens. |
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This lets you take multiple shots with one button press, which is great for taking moving images. |
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This ensures the camera focuses on faces in a picture not on the background. |
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Associated Product Guides
The emergence of the digital camera seems to have awoken the inner photographer in all of us. With ever improving picture quality, automatic focusing and the ability to review and delete your work in an instant, anyone can take shots they’re proud of. And with Facebook and Twitter there’s a whole world out there to impress! 
