Even though some Canon cameras have similar features, generally speaking, they fall under six categories. They are (1) The Canon Super Compact Cameras (2) The Canon Compact Cameras (3) The Canon full featured Cameras (4) The Five megapixels Ultra Zoom Cameras (5) The Eight megapixels Ultra Zoom Cameras and (6) The Single Lens Reflex (SLR).
The right choice of camera to purchase will in the end depends on your specific needs. For a Professional Photographer, the ultra Zoom or SLR would be a better choice than a sub compact or a compact. The reason for this is because SLR or ultra zoom cameras allows you to mount telescopic lenses and permit one to take sharp and clear images from far away. The main disadvantage of this type of camera is that they are quite cumbersome as compared to sub compact or compact range of cameras.
The super compact range of canon cameras like the Canon SD10 is designed with pocketablity in mind. They are extremely small in sizes and usually have limited features due to their sizes. They are also usually fully automatic and lack manual settings for many features like aperture priority or exposure. The focal length is usually fixed and they come with 2 to 3 times zoom capacity. The compact ranges of cameras are also small in sizes although slightly larger than the sub compact. They have more features and also are usually have a higher pixel counts than the sub compact. They also allow limited manual settings as compared to none for the sub compact camera. Their zoom capacity is normally around 3 to 4 times.
The next in line to choose from are the Canon full featured cameras. They are relatively more expensive as compared to the sub compact and compact range. They have higher pixel count as well as higher optical zoom rating. Beside from being fully automatic, these cameras also allows for manual settings to override some of the predefined settings. Thus if you are an amateur, this range of camera will be more ideally suited for you to use.
The 5 megapixels Ultra Zoom camera comes with lenses with a zoom capacity of 5 to 10 times. Most of them uses electronic viewfinder as opposed to optical viewfinder. They also come with a wide range of auto exposure settings and also with manual override. The higher rated 8 megapixels ultra zoom camera Canon EOS 1D Mark II is more expensive than the 5 megapixels camera as they have a bigger sensor for less noise interference in image capturing. Features wise they are comparatively the same. Their range of optional accessories is also quite comprehensive and to a certain extent allows you to "customize" your camera. A feature like the horse shoe allows you to install the external flash for added lighting if conditions require it.
The top of the line cameras is the Digital SLR camera like the Canon EOS 10D. Their appearance is like the traditional 35mm film based camera. They have the largest digital sensors among all the digital camera ranges and are also the most expensive. They also able to use a wide range of lenses even those from the 35mm film camera. At the end of the day, the type of camera which you buy will depend on what are your needs and as well as what you have. - 16069
The right choice of camera to purchase will in the end depends on your specific needs. For a Professional Photographer, the ultra Zoom or SLR would be a better choice than a sub compact or a compact. The reason for this is because SLR or ultra zoom cameras allows you to mount telescopic lenses and permit one to take sharp and clear images from far away. The main disadvantage of this type of camera is that they are quite cumbersome as compared to sub compact or compact range of cameras.
The super compact range of canon cameras like the Canon SD10 is designed with pocketablity in mind. They are extremely small in sizes and usually have limited features due to their sizes. They are also usually fully automatic and lack manual settings for many features like aperture priority or exposure. The focal length is usually fixed and they come with 2 to 3 times zoom capacity. The compact ranges of cameras are also small in sizes although slightly larger than the sub compact. They have more features and also are usually have a higher pixel counts than the sub compact. They also allow limited manual settings as compared to none for the sub compact camera. Their zoom capacity is normally around 3 to 4 times.
The next in line to choose from are the Canon full featured cameras. They are relatively more expensive as compared to the sub compact and compact range. They have higher pixel count as well as higher optical zoom rating. Beside from being fully automatic, these cameras also allows for manual settings to override some of the predefined settings. Thus if you are an amateur, this range of camera will be more ideally suited for you to use.
The 5 megapixels Ultra Zoom camera comes with lenses with a zoom capacity of 5 to 10 times. Most of them uses electronic viewfinder as opposed to optical viewfinder. They also come with a wide range of auto exposure settings and also with manual override. The higher rated 8 megapixels ultra zoom camera Canon EOS 1D Mark II is more expensive than the 5 megapixels camera as they have a bigger sensor for less noise interference in image capturing. Features wise they are comparatively the same. Their range of optional accessories is also quite comprehensive and to a certain extent allows you to "customize" your camera. A feature like the horse shoe allows you to install the external flash for added lighting if conditions require it.
The top of the line cameras is the Digital SLR camera like the Canon EOS 10D. Their appearance is like the traditional 35mm film based camera. They have the largest digital sensors among all the digital camera ranges and are also the most expensive. They also able to use a wide range of lenses even those from the 35mm film camera. At the end of the day, the type of camera which you buy will depend on what are your needs and as well as what you have. - 16069
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