CAMERA TYPES
This is a standard compact camera. The majority of these are priced between £100-250. They have wideangle lenses, and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Standard compacts have slim and colourful bodies, and have HD video recording, face detection and many other features. More expensive models may have longer zoom lenses and larger LCD screens.
This is a SuperZoom Bridge camera. One crucial aspect of a superzoom camera is its image stabilization system. When taking photos from far away, the camera has to work really hard to keep the image stable, but Superzoom bridge cameras have a large focusing length. Many offer manual control over exposure, and some allow you to manually focus too.
DSLR cameras offer the best image quality and more options than the other cameras featured here, although because of these factors they are also more expensive. They are designed to work with a range of high-quality lenses. Their larger sensors are able to produce better images in low-light conditions than with other cameras. DSLR's are generally very good for action photography, and can take good quality photos of moving objects.
This is an Interchangeable lens camera. Some models use the same size of sensor found in DSLRs they are able to achieve a similar standard of image quality,
This is a Standard digital camera. These are good for fitting in your pocket, but generally don't have very good image stability. The majority of them have between 10-20 megapixels, but this can can vary depending on the camera.
This is an enthusiast compact camera. Enthusiast compacts generally have a high standard of image quality, and are quite small. When lighting conditions are good and you have the correct technique, such cameras can produce DSLR-like results - which makes them ideal backup cameras to more expensive models. Even when light levels drop, the noise control offered by these cameras is generally good, even if it isn't quite up to the standard of DSLRs.