This article is for the beginners who love photography but not sure about which camera to buy. Technology in camera world is very dynamic. It's really hard to understand everything before buying a camera. So let's begin with only what necessary to know for a camera selection.
Types of cameras. Open this link and scroll down to 'shop by category'. Then we'll go through all the options one by one which is more than sufficient to do a camera selection.
SLR Camera is Single Lens Reflex
Camera. The 'D' is adding a 'Digital' to it. So DSLR camera
is Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera. Why we call it DSLR? Because combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film. A DSLR camera consists of, Lens
, Reflex Mirror
, Shutter
, Image Sensor
, Focusing Screen
, Condenser Lens
, Pentaprism
, Eyepiece
. All these components make this camera bit heavier and bulky compared to cameras that are using other technologies. If you really don't care about the size of the camera, then DSLR is a good choice. It produces outstanding image quality, access to a wide range of lens and accessories.
One of the latest technology in the camera world. We already know that DSLR cameras have got so many components. Mirrorless cameras have much lesser components than a DSLR. They are Lens
, Reflex Mirror
, Image Sensor
and Eyepiece
. Much lesser right? It comes with many advantages and some disadvantages as well. The main advantage is that the whole body of the camera becomes compact and lighter. It's a good choice if you are planning the camera for video shoots. Same time it has few cons as well. You have access to a limited range of lens and accessories. If you were using a DSLR, you need to buy the lens set again for the Mirrorless. The lens mount is not the same for DSLR and Mirrorless. You won't find optical viewfinder on any Mirrorless cameras.
Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras
are the type of still cameras that has an autofocus and a built-in flash component. It is widely used by non-professionals because it is easy to use and comes in a user-friendly, compact size. And the comfort of usage comes with some disadvantages as well, such as the non-interchangeable lens, low image quality due to the smaller image sensor and these cameras are not upgradeable.
A camcorder
(camera recorder) is used for recording video and audio. There might be a question that I can record video on with my DSLR
, Mirrorless 
or even with Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras
, then why camcorder? Its right, these days you can record video with any of these cameras. But the main purpose of any other camera is not to record video. They are designed to take still images and video is just an extra feature. If your purpose is to record extended hours of continues video recording, then definitely go for a camcorder rather than doing the same with other cameras which can damage the sensor of the camera faster.
Looking for sports and action
recordings? Means do you want to shoot your biking action by mounting the camera on your helmet? Or want to film yourself underwater with a selfie stick? Then go for Sports & Action Cameras. They are compact in size and most of them are waterproof there days. It comes with lots of accessories to mount it where ever you want.
Hope this helped to understand the types camera certain extent to make your purchase easy.
Types of cameras. Open this link and scroll down to 'shop by category'. Then we'll go through all the options one by one which is more than sufficient to do a camera selection.
1. Digital SLRs
SLR Camera is Single Lens Reflex
Camera. The 'D' is adding a 'Digital' to it. So DSLR camera is Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera. Why we call it DSLR? Because combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film. A DSLR camera consists of, Lens, Reflex Mirror, Shutter, Image Sensor, Focusing Screen, Condenser Lens, Pentaprism, Eyepiece. All these components make this camera bit heavier and bulky compared to cameras that are using other technologies. If you really don't care about the size of the camera, then DSLR is a good choice. It produces outstanding image quality, access to a wide range of lens and accessories.2. Mirrorless Cameras
One of the latest technology in the camera world. We already know that DSLR cameras have got so many components. Mirrorless cameras have much lesser components than a DSLR. They are Lens
, Reflex Mirror, Image Sensor and Eyepiece. Much lesser right? It comes with many advantages and some disadvantages as well. The main advantage is that the whole body of the camera becomes compact and lighter. It's a good choice if you are planning the camera for video shoots. Same time it has few cons as well. You have access to a limited range of lens and accessories. If you were using a DSLR, you need to buy the lens set again for the Mirrorless. The lens mount is not the same for DSLR and Mirrorless. You won't find optical viewfinder on any Mirrorless cameras.3. Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras
Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras
are the type of still cameras that has an autofocus and a built-in flash component. It is widely used by non-professionals because it is easy to use and comes in a user-friendly, compact size. And the comfort of usage comes with some disadvantages as well, such as the non-interchangeable lens, low image quality due to the smaller image sensor and these cameras are not upgradeable.4. Camcorders
A camcorder
(camera recorder) is used for recording video and audio. There might be a question that I can record video on with my DSLR, Mirrorless or even with Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras, then why camcorder? Its right, these days you can record video with any of these cameras. But the main purpose of any other camera is not to record video. They are designed to take still images and video is just an extra feature. If your purpose is to record extended hours of continues video recording, then definitely go for a camcorder rather than doing the same with other cameras which can damage the sensor of the camera faster.5. Sports & Action Cameras
Looking for sports and action
recordings? Means do you want to shoot your biking action by mounting the camera on your helmet? Or want to film yourself underwater with a selfie stick? Then go for Sports & Action Cameras. They are compact in size and most of them are waterproof there days. It comes with lots of accessories to mount it where ever you want.Hope this helped to understand the types camera certain extent to make your purchase easy.
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