(1) The Point and Shoot Digital Camera.
(2) The High End Point and Shoot Digital Camera.
(3) The DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)Camera.
The Point and Shoot Is the most popular, least expensive and easiest to operate. It has Full Programed exposure, Auto Focus and a built-in flash unit, in Full programed mode you point the camera at the subject, confirm that the subject is composed to your satisfaction by looking at your LCD screen then press the shutter release button,that's it.
These cameras take great pictures most have impressive features like multi exposure modes, red eye reduction, 3X optical zoom lenses, 5 to 10 Mega pixels(Image Sensor Resolution) plus the option to make your own prints. The main difference between the Point and Shoot Digital Camera and the High End Point and Shoot Digital Camera is there are more features on the High End that appeal to the advanced amateur photographer who always wants to do more.
See: High End Point and Shoot Digital Cameras, posted 09/24/09 and The DSLR Camera posted 8/21/09
