From the course: Introduction to Photography
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Evaluating point-and-shoot and phone cameras
From the course: Introduction to Photography
Evaluating point-and-shoot and phone cameras
- There was a time when the point-and-shoot was the most popular form of digital camera. Nowadays, point-and-shoots have lost ground to cell phone cameras, but there are still some out there and they still serve a purpose. For simple snapshots, a cellphone camera is probably a better option than a point-and-shoot simply because you most likely always have your cellphone with you. However, a decent point-and-shoot camera will still yield better image quality than the best cellphone camera. Unlike a cell phone, point-and-shoot cameras have zoom lenses, they might have more exposure control, and they most likely have a larger image sensor than a cellphone camera. The great advantage of a point-and-shoot over a mirrorless camera or SLR is size and portability. They pack small, they don't weigh much; it makes them great for everything from backpacking and other forms of ultra-light travel to formal occassions where having a camera around your shoulder may not be appropriate. Some things to…
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