Digital Commons at Penn State

There are five categories of digital cameras:

• Entry-level -- Basic digital cameras with few features and limited image quality. Priced from $50-$200.
• Deluxe point-and-shoot -- These cameras offer more controls and produce better images than entry-level ones do. Priced from $200-$400. Printing is limited to 4x6 inches.
• Professional lite -- Features, quality, and ease of use make these cameras ideal for many different jobs, ranging from graphic and Web design to insurance and real estate. Priced from $300-$800.
• Professional -- The best of digital cameras, producing images that meet or exceed the quality of film. Priced from $1500-$60,000.
• Gadget -- Toy cameras, and cameras that are built into computers. Priced from $10-$200.