TYPES OF CAMERAS

There are essentially four types or categories of cameras on the market now that consumers have easy access to. Some could argue that film cameras still have a role to play, too, so we will make the argument that these four categories still hold true, with each category coming in a digital or film version. But truthfully, we won’t talk much about film here, as it’s quickly going the way of the dodo.

To summarize, these four categories are as follows: point-and-shoot, mirrorless (sometimes referred to as 4/3s), crop-frame DSLR and full-frame DSLR. For the sake of organization, we’ll break each one down into its own section and discuss the ins and outs of them there.

POINT-AND-SHOOT

Photography was truly revolutionized by this category of camera, as they are accessible, easy to use, offered in a range of affordable options, and some even come in waterproof or shockproof housings. It truly is amazing what you can get with these workhorses of the camera world.