Most Canon Cameras have comparable features but still they can be classified under six different categories. They fall under: (1) Super Compact Cameras (2) Compact Cameras (3) Full Featured Cameras (4) 5 Megapixels ultra zoom Cameras (5) 8 Megapixels ultra zoom Cameras and (6) The Digital SLR Cameras.
The correct camera to buy will ultimately depends on your particulars needs. If you are a professional Photographer, then the Digital SLR or ultra zoom camera will be a more suitable choice for you as these types of camera allows you to install telescopic lenses and allows you to shoot clear and sharp images from a distance. The only setback is that these types of camera are quite bulky as compared to the compact cameras which are the pocketable type. If you are just looking for something just to point and shoot, then the super compact or the compacts will be good choices as they offers the best values in terms of features which are geared towards the occasional normal use.
The super compact range of canon cameras like the Canon SD10 is designed with pocketablity in mind. They are extremely small in sizes and usually have limited features due to their sizes. They are also usually fully automatic and lack manual settings for many features like aperture priority or exposure. The focal length is usually fixed and they come with 2 to 3 times zoom capacity. The compact ranges of cameras are also small in sizes although slightly larger than the sub compact. They have more features and also are usually have a higher pixel counts than the sub compact. They also allow limited manual settings as compared to none for the sub compact camera. Their zoom capacity is normally around 3 to 4 times.
After this is the Canon full featured cameras. They are comparatively more expensive when compared to the sub compact and compact range. Their pixel counts are also higher and also their ability to zoom optically. These cameras not only are fully automatic, they also have the options of manual setting to supersede some of the automatic preset settings. Therefore, if you are an amateur photographer, this type of cameras would be ideal because of the auto and manual settings.
The 5 megapixels Ultra Zoom camera comes with lenses with a zoom capacity of 5 to 10 times. Most of them uses electronic viewfinder as opposed to optical viewfinder. They also come with a wide range of auto exposure settings and also with manual override. The higher rated 8 megapixels ultra zoom camera Canon EOS 1D Mark II is more expensive than the 5 megapixels camera as they have a bigger sensor for less noise interference in image capturing. Features wise they are comparatively the same. Their range of optional accessories is also quite comprehensive and to a certain extent allows you to “customize” your camera. A feature like the horse shoe allows you to install the external flash for added lighting if conditions require it.
The Digital SLR camera like the Canon EOS 10D may look like a traditional film based camera is actually a sophisticated piece of high tech camera. The Digital SLR is also the most expensive of the Canon range of cameras. They have the largest digital sensor among the categories of cameras. Their physical makeup also allows you to swap their lenses. You can even uses lenses meant for the traditional 35mm film cameras. Bearing these things in mind, what you decide to buy will depend on specific needs and also whether you have “old accessories” which you wish to use as well.
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