How to Choose the Right Camera for You

When deciding what camera to buy, I felt lost in the large selection of different models, brands, and features available on the market today. With my very basic knowledge of cameras I knew that I had to do some research and comparison between different models in order to make a fully informed decision. I started and ended my search at deal-eh.ca where each product contained product details, a large amount of stores, and great deals- all in one site. When going through the different types of cameras I gained a better sense of price ranges, features that appealed to me, and an overall idea of the camera that most suited me.

When choosing a camera for my travels I decided that a high optical zoom was important in order to photograph from a longer distance. Ease-of-use was also an important factor so I opted for an automatic camera rather that an SLR camera where I would have to adjust the lens myself. My set price limit was anything under $400 . With these criteria in mind, I initiated my comparison search on Deal-eh. While comparing and looking at the different features of each model, I found the side-by-side feature on deal-eh's site very helpful and enabled me to compare the different models in one screen shot. While looking at the different models' product description I discovered that most cameras could take either a rechargeable lithium-ion battery or standard AA batteries. For my travels and convenience I chose to go with a camera that is compatible with AA batteries rather than constantly having to charge the lithium-ion battery. I finally narrowed it down to three cameras: Canon Powershot S5 IS, Canon SX100 IS, and the Fuji FinePix S700. All 3 cameras possessed the main features I was looking for and were within my price range. One of the most important features for me was the optical zoom and the Canon Powershot S5 IS has x12 zoom in comparison to the other 2 models that were x10 zoom. I then considered weight and whether or not I was interested in a compact model such as the Cannon SX100 IS, which had a slimmer design and was lighter in weight. In deciding which of the 2 cameras was more of a fit for me I decided that it was more important for me to have the zoom in my travels in order to take advantage of every photo opportunity and not feel limited by distances.

I was very impressed by Deal-eh's selection of cameras and amount of online retailers listed for each product. It was very easy to locate what I was looking for in terms of zoom, design, brand name, etc., which made my Canada online shopping experience pleasant and hassle-free.