If you are buying a new digital camera or even your first one, this article is what you need to read. You will find out exactly which features you should look for when buying a digital camera.

Most stores, online and off-line, highlight megapixels as the main factor. But don’t get fooled by their marketing. Why you shouldn’t just buy the most resolution you can afford? Because resolution is not the only factor of image quality!

Many people that I talk to are asking me about the difference between point-and-shoot cameras and DSLRs. Therefore, I have assembled a short comparison between these two types of digital cameras. I hope this article will clear the confusion. I have decided to compare DSLRs and point and shoot cameras in 8 different categories and these are: image quality, flexibility, speed of shooting, ISO range, size, maintenance, ease of use and price.

First we need to define what types of digital cameras are available on the market. You basically have two options. You can get yourself a P&S camera or a DSLR.

If you are wondering what this initials mean, don't worry. I will explain it in a moment.

P&S stands for point-and-shoot camera, also called a compact camera. This is probably the camera you are most familiar with. It's a camera that was designed primarily for simple usage. Most point-and-shoot cameras use autofocus lenses for focusing and automatic systems for setting the exposure. Point-and-shoot cameras have flash units already built in.