Image stabilization
Taking a shot of a vehicle in motion with a low end consumer camera can be quite tricky and frustrating: the resulting image will most likely be blurred due to the slow shutter speeds. To balance this, a lot of camera manufacturers incorporate the image stabilization feature their models, resulting in a better quality of the picture. This is definitely a feature to look for when buying a digital camera.
Red Eye Reduction
We all know how horrific red eyes look in pictures. Digital cameras got smarter and are taking care of this issue, we don’t have to use a program like Photoshop to correct red eyes anymore.
The red eye effect is due to the light of the flash reflecting from the eye’s retina when the subject is looking at the camera. Some models use a pre-flash to contract the subjects’ pupils milliseconds before the actual shot. Together with software-level corrections, the red eye effect fades out (sometimes it goes away completely).
Connectivity
Most digital cameras come with a data cable that allows you to download your photos on the hard disk drive. With Pict-bridge capable cameras, you can connect the gadget to the printer directly, without using your computer. Wireless connections can come even more handy: with the push of one button you can transfer your images onto a folder on the hard drive without using connection cables. Also, one great advantage of WiFi connections is that you can simultaneously shoot pictures and have them transferred to your hard drive for viewing or storage. With such a facility, you could easily set up, for example, a live blogging platform.
Size and portability
Although not a relevant criterion, you should consider how easily you can handle the camera, how heavy it is, whether it fits in your pockets and so on. People with big hands, for example, could have a hard time handling a tiny camera, with small buttons that are close to each other. Advanced compacts are heavier and you usually need a bag or purse to carry them. Unfortunately, you cannot determine how easily you will work with the camera only by looking at pictures in a catalog: you will need hands-on experience. You should go to a local store and ask to see one, or ask a friend who already has one to show it to you.
Getting the perfect camera, is never an easy thing, especially with the way digital technology is constantly changing. Fortunately, there are plenty of helpful websites online, that can narrow down your search and help you find the camera with all the features important to you
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