Digital cameras have become the norm. Only professional photographers who like to develop their own film and spend time in dark rooms really care for the old style cameras anymore, and even some of them are switching to digital. But with a huge range it is often hard to know which camera is the best. In fact, picking the top digital camera can be quite daunting. You will be bombarded with terms like megapixels, optical zoom and shutter speed, but there is not really too much to know.

There are many similarities between cameras, and in the end, they all just need to take a picture, right? Well, lets have a look at what I think are some top digital cameras in their price ranges.

Top Digital Cameras for Under $200

The Sony Cybershot DSC-600 will give you a 6.0 megapixel picture resolution and 3x optical zoom. A two inch display is quite standard and the point and shoot functionality is pretty good. There is also the peace of mind that comes with most Sony electronics, something that is designed well.

Another 6.0 megapixel contender in this division is the Canon Powershot A540, putting up a good fight against the other top digital cameras. The 4x optical zoom does slightly better than the Sony, and it comes with a slightly larger display. There are many options available including a waterproof casing (optional), auto-focus and twenty-one shooting modes.

Top Digital Cameras for Under $400

Up to $400 you can find some of the top digital cameras for consumers. The Olympus Stylus offers twenty picture shooting modes and 10 megapixels. It is extremely durable in varying weather conditions and can take both wet and cold weather well.

A 10x optical zoom is one of the top features of this top digital camera and it can take 6.0 megapixel pictures. You can also record movies on this camera that has a very roomy 2.8 inch display. There are nineteen picture scene modes, enough for almost every situation and a few of Kodak’s unique technologies. The Kodak certainly gets a good mention in this category of top digital cameras.

There are a huge range of cameras and the basic advice is this. Choose a brand you can count on, a better brand with fewer features would be my first choice over a no-name-brand with many little gimmicks. Compare feature to feature, focusing on those that are important for you when you are taking pictures. Choosing the top digital cameras ain’t so bad, is it?

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