Even in the relatively short time that digital cameras have been made, manufacturers have managed to produce a camera for just about every level of expertise and need. Below are some examples in various categories. But new cameras are being produced all the time. Consult Steve's Digicams for information and reviews of the latest cameras.

Beginner Cameras

3.0 Megapixel - simple point and shoot cameras

Kodak Easyshare
3.1 Megapixels
2048 x 1536
10x Zoom
1.8 LCD
4 Res Modes
Secure Digital
Lithium Ion Battery

Intermediate Cameras

4.0 - 6.0 Megapixel - automatic cameras with more features

Olympus Camedia 
4.0 Megapixels
10x Optical Zoom
1.5" LCD
6 Mode Settings
8 Res Modes
Nickel Metal Hydride
X-D Picture Card

Advanced Cameras

5.0 - 8.0 Megapixel - full feature cameras with some manual settings

Nikon Coolpix 5700
5 Megapixels
8x Optical Zoom
1.5 Articulating LCD
Compact Flash Card
RAW, JPEG, TIFF
4 modes
Variable ISO sensitivity
Lithium Battery

PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ30 
8 Megapixels
Leica12x Optical Zoom
Optical Stabilization
Burst mode for 3-7 images
Macro to 1.9”
2.0” LCD
Electronic viewfinder
Movies w/sound (30fps)
Histogram display
Auto, Program, Aperture & Shutter Priority, 
Manual + 5 Scene Modes
Auto Bracketing
Multi-zone, center, and spot metering
Flash w/Auto, Fill, Forced Off, Slow Synchro,
and Red-Eye Reduction
Plug & Play USB connection
ISO 80-800 + Auto
SD card
Li-ion Battery

Digital SLRs

Canon EOS Rebel SLR
8 Megapixels
Zoom (optional)
Uses AI lenses
Program, Aperture & Shutter Priority,
Manual +4 Scene modes
Multi-zone, center, or spot metering
Burst mode (4 frames)
Auto bracketing
ISO 100-1600
1.8 LCD
CompactFlash Type II Card
RAW & JPEG formats
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery

Unique Digital Cameras

Slim-line models

Casio Exilim Z40
2304 x 1728 max. resolution
Light-weight aluminum body 
Voice memo 
Movies w/ sound
3x optical zoom 
Multi or spot metering 
Variable focus modes
Flash with red eye reduction 
2" LCD 
USB 1.1 data transfer
Li-ion rechargeable battery 
9.7 Megabytes of internal memory 
Secure Digital card