Also called "Point and Shoot" cameras, they mostly have automatic controls with a builtin flash
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Is the iPhone 4S camera good enough to serve as one's “everyday-carry”?
I'd like to have a camera with me at all times, but my DSLR is often too bulky. For some time now, I have tried cell phones as a compact camera substitutes, but with limited success. Often, the ...
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How are neutral density filters in compact cameras implemented?
I've read here on this very site that some compact cameras don't use aperture blades to stop down the lens and limit the amount of light hitting the sensor. Stopping down increases diffraction. ...
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What's the history of neutral density filters instead of aperture diaphragms in compact cameras?
Some compact cameras use neutral density filters to control light rather than aperture blades, to avoid the effects of diffraction in tiny sizes.
I first heard of this as a feature of the Nokia N8 ...
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Is there at least one reason why I should buy an entry-level/prosumer APS-C DSLR versus a compact/four-thirds/bridge camera? [duplicate]
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How do Micro 4/3s cameras compare with DSLR cameras?
I'm considering a Nikon D3100 as it is a DSLR and therefore provides flexibility of lenses, exposure and focal ...
