There are 3 main types of digital cameras today :

• Simple point and shoot cameras — these cameras are smaller and more automated and lack many features as the larger ones but still produce high quality photos. These simple point an shoot cameras usually just have optical zoom between 3-5X zoom and a digital zoom and few manual settings.

• Compact super zoomers. This is the camera for you if you are willing to trade size for features and functions that meet your needs. Optical zoom up 12-14 times, lots of manual settings as well as easy-to-use features. These cameras often deliver high picture quality at a good money saving price.

• System camera (SLR) the very highest demand regarding picture quality. The system contains a camera house and separate lenses for different situations for the skilled photographer.