Camera Advice and Guides
Consumer Guides
Why Shop Online? It's Cheaper!
We took a stroll down to our local big-box stores and compared the prices they offer to the prices you can get online. Far and away, online shopping for digital cameras was much cheaper.
What's New in Cameras
In this guide, we take a look at some of the year's biggest innovations in digital cameras. Manufacturer's have made great advances in megapixels, zoom, video, and image stabilization, and you should know what to look for.
Best Pocket Cameras
Check out the smallest, most portable ultracompact digital cameras for shoppers interested in convenience and style.
Best Digital SLRs
When photography isn't just something you do when you go on a trip, but the reason for the trip itself, you've become a serious photographer. These Digital SLRs are the best available, and will allow you to take the absolute best photos possible; just remember, they require a lot of attention.
Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras
If you're a casual photographer looking for a simple, easy-to-use point-and-shoot camera that will allow you to quickly take high-quality photos of your friends and family, these are the cameras for you.
Best Advanced Cameras
For photographers who need a little extra power, but want to avoid the cost and headaches associated with digital SLRs, these Extended Zoom cameras will do the trick. Plenty of advanced features at a fraction of the cost.
Buying Your First Digital Camera
If you're baffled by megapixels, stymied by the difference between optical and digital zoom, and generally unsure how to find the right camera for you or your loved ones, this simple, plain English guide should help make things a little easier. We've put together some straightforward tips on what to think about when browsing the vast and varied options available.
Family Digital Cameras
Digital cameras make taking and sharing family photographs fun and easy. From birthdays to barbecues, having a digital camera handy will ensure that you'll never again miss the memorable moments.
Travel Digital Cameras
Globetrotters and road trippers have good reason to celebrate - digital cameras have changed travel photography forever. Never again will you run out of film on the road, spend hundreds of dollars on photo developing, or waste hours separating the good shots from the bad.
10 Things You Need to Know
By Rich Knapp
Summer Vacation Cameras
Take a look at the best cameras for taking photos of your Summer fun.
Camera Reviews
Canon A720 IS Review
We were lucky enough to get our hands on a Canon Powershot A720 IS. Check out our up-close review of this user-friendly point-and-shoot digital camera.
Worst Digital Cameras Ever
An unbiased look at the worst digital cameras ever made, where they went wrong, and how consumers can avoid such products in the future.
Kodak V705/V610 Review
Despite innovative ideas, the V705 and V610 are doomed by poor joystick control and lack of image stabilization, respectively. Read on to see how we reached our conclusion in our hands-on review.
About Digital Camera HQ
Online vs. Bricks and Mortar
Take a look at the major differences between buying online and buying in a "bricks and mortar" store, and why the latter may not be as good as you think.
Other Guides
Canon A470 Review
Gets The Job Done... Mostly
Review By Joseph B. KeoughThe Canon Powershot A470 is an affordable, diminutive shooter that will get the job done, but if you're looking for real power, you're in the wrong neighborhood. Check out our hands-on review and see if this camera fits your needs.
Kodak Z1085 IS Review
A Glimmer of Hope for a Struggling Brand
Review By James DeRuvoThe Z1085 IS gives consumers a reason to take a second look at the brand after a string of disappointing and poorly received cameras threatened to spoil Kodak's long-standing reputation for user-friendly products.
Olympus SP-570 UZ Review
Super Zoom Yields Superior Results
Review By Michael Patrick Brady, EditorAn impressive display of power and reach by the SP-570 UZ and its unparalleled 20x optical zoom may just put it at the top of the heap for advanced, extended zoom cameras. Plus, it's actually really easy to use.
Canon A580 Review
Affordable and Approachable
Review By Michael Patrick Brady, EditorThe Canon PowerShot A580 is a compact point-and-shoot camera aimed at entry-level and budget-minded consumers. Don't let the price fool you into thinking this camera isn't excellent; the A580 holds its own and is incredibly easy to operate.
Digital Cameras for Travel
Whether you're looking for a simple shooter, a rugged companion, or a high-end SLR, we've got something you can take along with you on your next vacation.
Canon SD1100 IS Review
A Little Style, A Lot of Functionality
Review By Andrew SkinnerThe Canon Powershot SD1100 IS is the latest in the manufacturer's well-regarded line of stylish ultracompacts. Take a look at our hands on review and see what this little shooter can do.
Great New Pocket Cameras
See the latest and greatest ultracompact digital cameras from Canon, Fuji, Pentax, Panasonic, and Sony! We'll give you our opinion and show you the best deals on these hot new models.
Canon SD870 IS Review
See what we thought of Canon's all-new stylish ultracompact, the Canon Powershot SD870 IS. We've given it a once over so you can see how it performs.
Digital Cameras at Work
The business applications of digital cameras are almost limitless. From teachers to real estate agents, any professional that needs to capture and share images can benefit from a digital camera.
