What should you consider when buying a camera?

As there is a huge choice of cameras, it might be difficult to come to a decision. After going through thousands of camera reviews, we have compiled a quick guide for you. This guide will help you choose the best camera for you, based on your specific requirements.

• Determine what you need: A big mistake of most customers is buying a camera that has many more features than they require. So, before you start looking at the options, determine why you need the camera, and what kind of photography you plan to do with it. Your budget and how portable you want your camera to be are also important aspects to consider here. If you are looking for a quick stand-and-shoot kind of a camera, a basic one will fulfill your needs. But if you want to play with lighting and engage in special effects, you may need one with advanced features.

• Don't judge by megapixels alone: The quality of an image is dependent on many other factors such as light, zooming capacity, etc. Megapixels are important, but they're not the only deciding factor. As a matter of fact, a higher number of megapixels can sometimes be a drawback: it can increase the number of megabytes of the picture, thereby making it more difficult to store and transfer.

• Look at the extras: When considering the price of a camera, look for the additional items you are getting along with it. Does it include a stand, a camera cover, a flash, etc.? Are there any spare batteries provided? These things can make your purchase more worthwhile.