Digital cameras are built compactly and include electronic components, making them hard to disassemble and repair. This is why repair costs are so high. Only the action of diagnosing and finding the problem is expensive because of the special testing equipments used in this process. And the repair of the camera requires other tools and special calibration equipment.
Most amateur photographers have probably forgotten about the viewfinder on the old film cameras. Everyone uses the LCD on the back of the consumer cameras, and some of these don’t even have a viewfinder at all! The screen is convenient, you can keep the camera farther from your eyes when shooting, and can show you previews of the images or clips you have recorded.
LCD’s come in various resolutions, and the higher the resolution, the more accurate the preview is. Also, you will need the LCD to browse through the menu option. So, to put it bluntly, don’t even think about buying a camera that doesn’t have a display.
One of the biggest challenges for low to middle end cameras is capturing images in low light. They usually appear blurred and too dark. Recent improvements in ISO are taking care of this issue, with ISO speeds in the range of 3,000 you can take any shot in dim light!
Thus, if you will take photos in low light, it is always a good idea to figure out the highest ISO on the camera you intend to buy and not settle for one with an ISO lower than 800.
If you want something that is sleek and stylish, either one of these cameras will do well for a teenager. It also will depend on the type of pictures to teenagers want to take whether you buy a Minolta or Canon.
Good camera prices, and digital cameras for kids, don’t always find themselves on the same shelf. There are however deals out there for the savvy consumer, who knows what to look for, and when to buy.