| Can you name the three best rated ultra-compact, | | | | more control over camera settings like shutter speed, |
| compact, and SLR digital cameras? Chances are | | | | and ISO settings. Because of their size, they usually |
| most people can't. There are so many choices in digital | | | | have more powerful zoom lenses. While both |
| cameras these days, it's very difficult to get | | | | compacts and ultra compacts have large LCD |
| consensus. What's more important though, is that you | | | | screens, your more likely to find a viewfinder included |
| can tell the differences between the three main | | | | with the compact digital camera. The Canon |
| categories of digital cameras? Those categories being | | | | PowerShot A570IS is one of the best selling and best |
| ultra-compact (subcompact), compact, and SLR digital | | | | rated cameras in this category. It offers some leading |
| cameras. Knowing the pros and cons and what | | | | technology like image stabilization and face detection |
| features they include is the single biggest deciding | | | | for auto focusing. |
| factor in what makes the best rated digital camera for | | | | While both ultra compacts and compacts could be |
| you. | | | | considered point and shoot cameras, our next |
| Ultra compact cameras are, (as their name implies) | | | | category is not. The SLR digital camera is the choice |
| very small cameras. They can slip into the smallest of | | | | of many professionals and serious hobbyist |
| places. Like your pants pocket, a shirt pocket, small | | | | photographers worldwide. SLR stands for Single Lens |
| purse or accessory pocket on your backpack. | | | | Reflex. Basically, it means you see through the |
| Because of their small size, they can be fragile, so it's | | | | viewfinder exactly the same picture the camera sees. |
| good to look for durability as a feature. They can be a | | | | With SLR, you get complete control over all camera |
| bit more expensive because of their size, and image | | | | settings. Although many do include auto settings to |
| quality can suffer somewhat. Those choosing a | | | | ease the newbie SLR photographers learning curve. In |
| ultra-compact value portability above other features. | | | | addition SLR cameras have interchangeable lenses. |
| The Olympus Stylus 790SW is a good example of a | | | | Meaning you have a plethora of choices for shooting |
| ultra-compact that is both small and very durable. | | | | all kinds of shots from macro, to landscape, to wide |
| Compact cameras are bigger than the ultra compact | | | | angle to sports. The Canon Digital Rebel XTi and the |
| cameras, but offer several more features. While not | | | | Nikon D40 are both popular and well rated cameras in |
| as portable, they do take better pictures, and offer | | | | this category. |