Thursday, June 20, 2013

Are Smartphones Killing The Digital Camera Market?

By Mike Thompson


You can't help but think that everyone owns a smartphone, one way or another. Whether its the very well known Apple brand or the gradually rising star of smartphones, the Android, most buyers are making the most of these convenient cameras.

Nonetheless, most of these people also happen to own a digital camera as well, such as the Canon t3i. It may seem surprising, and even contradictory at first, since smartphones can be so easily used to take, send and post photos of everyday events online and without much loss in picture quality.

Although it is true that smartphones have advanced quite far from a technological point of view, many users continue to find ways to make use of the original digital camera. Excellent quality smartphones can take reasonable photos but it is without a doubt that the price of these smartphones can easily exceed of that of a compact digital camera, that by the way can take substantially better photos.

There are also a multitude of different compact digital cameras that are specifically manufactured for certain environments. A perfect example is those holidaymakers who will be spending time at a beach resort.

If you would like to take photos while you are snorkelling, is it better to take photos using a smartphone or a waterproof digital camera. I hope the answer is quite obvious. The danger of losing smartphones entails a huge loss of data, including contact information, stored files etc. and this means that the cost of smartphones is actually much greater than that of digital cameras.

A very durable digital camera should be able to withstand everyday wear and tear, such as being able to survive an accidental drop on a hard floor or the hustle and bustle of being in crowded areas. If you were to drop one of today's robust digital cameras, then you will only have to tolerate a few scratches and marks. On other hand, if you were to drop your smartphone on a hard floor, say concrete for instance, from practically any height then you would have to suffer a cracked screen at the very least.

There is also the factor of resolution quality. Those who appreciate fine detail, such as professional photographers or even the simple photography enthusiast, will certainly not appreciate the quality that smartphones are able to achieve. Even those in the architecture, surveying or realtor industries will need very clear pictures that can only be provided by compact digital cameras.

All in all, whether you decide to take photos with a digital camera or a smartphone is entirely up to you. Do keep in mind that although smartphones are able to take good enough photos, the risk and cost of replacing a smartphone is considerably higher than a digital camera. In any case, a good quality digital camera should be the best and most affordable option for achieving great quality photographs.




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