Sony a77 DSLR Camera with 16-50mm Lens

DSLR Cameras

 A DSLR lets you change lenses for optimal photos in different situations, such as a telephoto for sports or a wide-angle lens for indoor gatherings.  DSLRs are known for their large image sensors that produce high picture quality. You’ll get amazing color  and clarity in both photos and video.  In addition, DSLRs generally feature a hot shoe for a flash attachment, along with advanced automatic and manual settings. 

Compact System Cams 

A compact system model strives to give you the benefits of a DSLR, but in a slimmer, trimmer camera. By leaving out a DSLR’s internal mirror assembly, a compact system camera can be made much less bulky.  Inside a compact system camera,  there’s a relatively big image sensor  for great photo and video quality. Compact system cams also have detachable lenses and advanced settings for DSLR-like versatility. 

 Point & Shoot Cameras 

A typical point-and-shoot camera is small and sleek, so it’s easy to slip into a pocket or purse. It’s also relatively inexpensive compared to a DSLR or compact system cam. A point-andshoot won’t let you change lenses,  however, so it’s at its best in social  situations when your subjects aren’t  very far away. The image sensor in a  typical point-and-shoot is quite small compared to a DSLR’s or compact system’s. Still, its image quality will beat  virtually any camera phone’s.