Filed In:
Digital Camera Glossary
Shopping for a digital camera is much easier when you understand all of the related terminology. Consult this glossary to avoid being confused by jargon and lingo from salespeople.
Frames Per Second (fps)
The digital camera glossary defines frames per second, or fps, as the number of frames the camera can record in one second, either in still image continuous shooting mode or in movie mode.
Medium Format Camera
The digital camera glossary defines a medium format camera as a type of camera that uses a larger image sensor or larger film than most DSLRs or point and shoot cameras.