Buy a Digital Camera

23.02.2011

Gone are the "megapixel wars" of recent years; it's hard to find a new camera with anything less than a 10-megapixel sensor. Instead, we're seeing a different kind of battle nowadays: manufacturers are building specialized cameras for different types of shooters.

Between feature-loaded , , , hybrid , , and , your options are growing--and getting a lot more confusing.

We're here to help. This Digital Camera Buying Guide will help you make a purchasing decision based on the specs you'll need to examine closely (and the specs you can basically ignore) before you fork over your hard-earned cash.

Choosing the Right Digital CameraFrom pocket megazooms to basic point-and-shoots, we'll walk you through the different kinds of digital cameras.

The Specs ExplainedBuying a digital camera isn't all about megapixels. We'll translate the jargon and tell you just how important each specification is to your purchase.