Few reasons why compact camera over DSLR

As I have written an article on the reasons why DSLR over compact camera, I will tell you why it is convenient to get a compact camera over DSLR.

1. Small size – Compared to DSLR, compact camera is lighter in weight and this is an advantage to people who wish to carry them all the time taking pictures. DSLR is bulky in term of design and may not be ideal to carry around as they could not allow people to slip into their pocket or in their carrying bag. You may need to purchase a cushion bag to house a DSLR.

2. Image stabiliser capability – Nowadays you can see that compact cameras are equipped with image stabilizing function which allows you to take image blur free pictures. This is not possible in DSLR as you may need to purchase specialized len that comes with image stabilizer and they are expensive.

3. Inexpensive investment
With the digital camera, it is a one-time investment as you only need to purchase the camera plus memory card, LCD protector and camera case. With a DSLR, you will need to pour more money on accessories as well as len and flash and these come with a hefty cost. You will definitely save a lot of money if you know why you need a camera for.

4. It is definitely easier to use for a complete newbie
Compact cameras come with a lot of auto function that helps a newbie with no experience in photography to take a good picture. Thus you will not need to worry about what setting you should use as the camera’s intelligence will help you to determine the correct setting to use.

5. Video taking function
You can shoot video using a compact camera and this is an added advantage to DSLR. Newer models of DSLR enable you to take video but they are expensive to purchase. With price of compact camera getting cheaper, you can shoot HD video quality which you can then share with your friends.

6. Large LCD screen to compose your picture
Compact camera now comes with a large LCD screen which enables you with ease. You do not need to squint your eyes and make your eyes uncomfortable if you use viewfinder. In the case of DSLR, even though you can take pictures using LCD but you can’t actually focus your object without you bypassing the autofocus system. In order for DSLR to focus properly, the mirror needs to be flipped down for the camera to focus. This will increase the lag time and you will miss a great shooting opportunity.

7. Reduced load
You do not need to carry a lot of stuff as compared to DSLR. All you need is to carry a camera. Depending on the type of shoot, DSLR user will have to carry a lot of equipment such as flash, additional len, few set of batteries, tripod, monopod and etc. This will translate to heavier equipment and you may find it a chore to carry them around.

8. Large zoom
Some compact camera offered long zoom from 7x to 12x which you can purchase. Zoom range from 28mm to 336mm allows you to shoot almost anything. This will free you from having to change len and prevent you to carry additional len for a shoot.

9. Cleaning sensor
While having the advantage of not changing len, you do not need to worry about your sensor getting dirty in compact camera. In DSLR, due to design of the camera, you will need to change len to match different type of shooting conditions. Dust will apparently get into the camera while you are in the midst of changing and it will eventually dirtied the sensor or it may jam your shutter blades.

10. You can try different shooting angles which would otherwise not possible in DSLR
Because small size of compact camera, they are easier to hold in one hand and you can angle them whatever you want. Shoot up, shoot down or you can shoot sneakily without people knowing that you are shooting at them. You may get an unexpected image coming out if you shoot in any angle. With DSLR, because they are bulky, you cannot perform the same “stunt” as it is or you will risk dropping the camera.

Conclusion
Most people have this thinking that if you owned a DSLR, you are able to shoot anything good but a compact camera can also offer you good images. What are important are the skills and experiences of a photographer rather than the specification of the camera. I hope this article is useful in helping you to make a better decision and do take a look at digital camera buying guide.