What Digital Camera for Your Travels?

Falmouth in Cornwall, England

When sifting through the huge range of digital cameras on the market and trying to choose the most suitable model for your travel needs, there are three important factors to consider:

1. Type of Travel — are you going on an organized tour, self-driving or backpacking?

2. Nature of Trip — is it a relaxing holiday at a beach resort, or serious sightseeing entailing a lot of walking?

3. Your Interests — are you fascinated by archeology or architecture, ancient or modern, interiors or exteriors?

These considerations are all important and can help guide you in the right direction, as will a map or guidebook help you on your travels. See Choosing a Digital Camera for Travel for more details and recommended cameras.