• Digital cameras capture and store photographs electronically in a digital format, rather than on film.

• Fast Facts

  1. Common uses: capturing photos and videos
  2. Price range: $10-$20000
  3. Image sensors: CCD, CMOS
  4. 1st megapixel sensor: 1986
  5. 1st digital camera: 1988, Fuji DS-1P
  6. 1st megapixel camera sold in 1997
  7. 1st Digital SLR: 1999, Nikon D1

• History

  The first recorded attempt to create a digital camera came in 1975 by an associate at Kodak. The idea was again revisited in the 1980s, when the first megapixel sensor was developed in 1986. Two years later, Fujifilm released the first digital camera, the DS-1P. Other manufacturers have developed their own models in the years since, with an increased number of megapixels and features at a decreased cost.

• Buying Guide

  There are several factors to consider when purchasing a digital camera such as price, megapixels, features, design and class. Basic cameras can run as low as $10, while more advanced models can cost in excess of $7800. For more information on choosing the right camera to fit your needs, check out Mahalo's guide to purchasing a digital camera.

• Top Brands

  • Canon
  • Nikon
  • Fujifilm
  • Kodak
  • Sony
  • Pentax
  • Casio
  • Panasonic
  • Olympus
  • Leica
  • Sigma
  • Panasonic

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