Given that a 3MP shooter is more than enough to click print-worthy 4x6-inch photos, you shouldn't concern yourself with this specification when buying a camera. Also, pictures shot at higher megapixel settings tend to occupy a larger space in storage, so more is not necessarily always better.
In fact the size of the sensor inside the camera plays a bigger role in picture quality. Most entry-level compact shooters come with what is known as a 1/2.3-inch (6.1x4.55mm) sensor, while entry-level DSLRs like the Canon 1100D, and the Nikon D3000 range come with an APS-C (23.60x15.60mm) sensor.
Simply put an 18MP compact with its 1/2.3-inch sensor, isn't as good as a 10MP DSLR with an APS-C sensor.
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If you're a budding photographer, seeking some guidance in the art then CiC can prove to be an indispensible resource. The site is packed with detailed tutorials that can be browsed by categories : Concepts and Terminology Using Camera Equipment, Editing & Post-Processing, Colour Management & Printing and Photo Techniques & Styles. It is also home to tools such as calculators for natural lighting, focal length and shutter speed. But the best part is its Forum section that's buzzing with photographers from around the world where you can post queries, interact with enthusiasts and even help others like yourself.
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Compact point-and-shoots
Range Rs.4'000 - Rs.20,000
Regardless of what smartphone manufacturers will tell you, a compact point-and-shoot is almost always better than the one on your handset. These cameras come with easy-to-use functions like autofocus, filter effects and photo modes that allow novice users to click good pictures by simply using the proper one-touch auto settings. Besides, these shooters handle low-light photography better; are equipped with optical zoom (which is the only type of zoom you should consider when buying a camera); and superior quality lens.
Here, you can expect to pick a camera with....
- A 10-megapixel sensor and above.
- Optical zoom starting at 5x, going up to 20x.
- A 2.7-inch to 3-inch LCD display.
- Features such as smile detection, panorama, miniature effect (tilt-shift photography), as well as shooting modes such a sports, portrait, close-up, landscape, night shot, indoor, outdoor, etc.
- Rugged exteriors that are shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and freezeproof.
who should buy?
Easy, intuitive controls and autofocus make these cameras ideal devices to take along on a holiday or to click birthday party pictures and shoot HD home video clips. Their compact size lets you carry them along easily on a belt clip and their low starting price makes them perfect for first-time users and children. The output of these cameras is more than ideal to get 6x4-inch prints for your photo album.
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