Digital or conventional

Ever since the arrival of the multi-magapixel cameras, imaging technologists predicted the death of conventional cameras. But even though we now have digital cameras touching the 6 megapixel mark, they are still a far cry from the quality that conventional photography exhibits. However, the two sides of the digital/conventional coin have their own shortcomings and advantages.


Comparisation between Digital and conventional

In Digital Camera, there are less moving parts and the build is sturdier.
But Conventional camera has far superior image quality

In Digital Camera, No cost of paying for film over time
But Conventional camera has upto to five times more affordable than their digital counterparts

In Digital Camera, the ability to preview images lets you retake photographs until you’re satisfied
But Conventional camera has easy to use and simple learning curve

In Digital Camera, smaller size of CCD allows for much smaller cameras that are highly portable
But Conventional camera has lower cost of printing

In Digital Camera, images are not affected by X-ray
But Conventional camera has longer lifespan for the prints as compared to printouts of digital images

In Digital Camera, effortless transfer to computer for further digital processes and applications
But Conventional camera has film processing cost add up over time

In Digital Camera, far more expensive than conventional cameras
But Conventional camera has no way of previewing a photo; you have to pay for unsatisfactory prints

In Digital Camera, use up batteries very quickly
But Conventional camera has prints can be adversely affected by dust and scratches

In Digital Camera, LCD screens are hard to see in bright sun light and dark environments
But Conventional camera has negatives and slides are difficult to organize, store and retrieve and have the disadvantage of fading