Film VS Digital Photography

Photography

Info media photography : What is the difference between digital and film photography? Do both types of photography require a different approach and set of rules? Or are they basically one in the same?

The difference is actually quite small and more on the technical side, dealing with the way the image is captured. You still use the same photography tips to expose an image.

With film photography the image is captured through light sensitive materials (The film) and is then put through a developing process where this film is processed and placed on a surface (photo paper) or converted to a digital file.

With digital photography, the image is captured digitally. As a result, you don’t have to worry about developing the image.

Both film and digital have their strengths and weaknesses. Below is a quick comparison of the two.

Difference between digital and film photography chart

Film Photography

Requires light sensitive medium (Film)

Requires processing through chemicals

Allows for unique effects through creative processing techniques

Once image is exposed, the film cannot be altered

You cannot preview your images until they are exposed

Digital Photography

Captures image digitally

Can preview image instantly after taking a photo

No need to convert in order to preview on computer

No need to buy “film” every time you shoot as you can simply delete pictures and take more