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The Best Camera? When you go shopping for a camera, how long do you usually spend picking one out? Do you spend hours browsing the various types available or do you just simply splurge on a phone with a camera option? Due to the abundance of different camera types, shopping for one can become a bit of a pain. There are cameras which range from the simple, ‘point-and-shoot’ to the more advanced Digital SLR’s (Single-Lens Reflex Camera). To pick one out, you would need to decide what your top priority would be; a camera that requires minimum effort, one which would just take pictures, or would you require a more hi-tech camera with greater photo taking capacities? If you require only a simple compact camera, with fewer functions, eg: zooming, why not go for a smartphone instead? Those retail for about $600, and also come with many other functions. You may be able to kill two birds with one stone. An example would be the Samsung Galaxy S7, which has a 12 MP camera, and also works quite well in low light situations. This option works for most of the general public. However, if you would like to get a head start on photography, a smartphone camera would not suffice. The point and shoot camera is suitable for novices and travelers. In comparison to D-SLRs, this type of camera has fewer controls, and will not overwhelm the user with its simple function. The settings can also be changed according to your wishes. You can also learn a bit about photography in the process. This type of camera was designed so one would not have to think much, eg: angle of a shot, while taking a picture. Most compact cameras today come with a resolution of 20 MP, higher than your average phone and good