Mang assume karanawa compact camera ekak (not SLR) kiyala hoyanne.
Canon, Lumix (Panasonic) and Sony hondai (Canon and Lumix slightly better and expensive compared to Sony). Megapixel rating eka witharakma balanna epa, 8MP unath kamak naa anik features hondainam.
Menna me features balanna :
- Optical Image stabilization (Without IS images will look blurry even for the slightest movement of the hand while taking pictures; you have to be extremely steady or use a tripod, especially under low light conditions when shutter speed is slow)
- Optical Zoom
- Lens angle (Wide/regular : Wide angle lens will capture a wider landscape, good for taking group photos)
- High ISO performance (Low light image quality). Most cheap cameras have very poor low light picture quality, looks very grainy. So check some reviews before buying.
- Other not so important, but features worth considering : Video recording quality and features , Macro performance, Picture modes, ISO and Aperture controls, LCD screen size, size and weight, design.
Some of my personal recommendations : Lumix DMC-ZS3 (With HD movie recording), Canon SD 880, SD990.
Here are some good review sites :
Digital Photography Review (DPReview)
Steve's Digicams
Digital Camera Resource Page
DCViews
Imaging Resource
Important : Professional Camera Review sites kiyawala, sample photos and features balala decide karanna. EK members la godak thamng gawa thiyana camera eka hondai kiyala recomend karai, namuth ehema kiwwa nissama ganna epa. Pro reviews kyawala balanna, mokada ewwa liyana kattiya camera gana apita wada godak dannawa
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