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Buy a new digital camera or just go with a smartphone with camera?
Dear CNET members,
Happy Friday! I hope this newsletter finds everyone well. Holiday
spirits are in full swing and if you haven't checked out the CNET
Holiday Gift guide yet, give it a whirl to get some great tech gift
ideas and product recommendations from our editors.
Now, let's tackle Carol's question of whether she should buy a new
digital camera or just go with a smartphone with a camera.
Well Carol, I have to say today's smartphone cameras have
come a long way in a short period of time. The lenses are getting
better, they're able to capture more megapixels, they have more features, and
many of them even come with a flash. In my opinion, for certain subjects
my iPhone 4S' camera takes better pictures than my 4-year-old Sony
point and shoot--given, of course, the right shooting
conditions. But I haven't dropped my standalone digital camera just
yet. Why? Because smartphone cameras have their limitations, and until
those limitations can be eliminated, I will continue to use a standalone
camera.
This week our members came through with some well-thought-out
responses for you. They're sharing many examples of the pros and cons of
each digital camera and smartphone camera: what their limitations are
and what to expect, in the event you choose to ditch the camera for a
smartphone with camera. So read all the responses, and be ready to
make an informed decision. Good luck! Thanks everyone for your
continued help and support! Have a wonderful weekend.
Cheers!
-Lee
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Q: Buy a new digital camera or just go with a smartphone with camera?
I've had my digital camera for more than 4 years and I'm ready to upgrade.
It seems like cameras in smartphones are just as good now as what I
have in my old point-and-shoot--probably better. I've seen great
photos from my friends that were taken on their phones. The photos I
take are family events and vacations. I don't do any high-end
photography. Is it better to upgrade to a smartphone for pictures or
buy a separate camera? Are smartphones going to make the point-and-shoot
camera extinct? Your advice is appreciated.
-- Submitted by: Carol S.
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