 | Camera using film | Digital camera |
| Recording | silver layer of the film | CCD sensor |
| Sensitivity | low | very high |
| Resolution | very high | medium to very high |
| Exposure time | unrestricted | limited to technological borders |
| Creation | photochemical reaction | electronically |
| Availability | development required | available immediately |
| Storage medium | negatives/prints | bulk memory |
| Operating costs | high (films required) | low |
| Further processing | only indirect, scanner required | available directly for publishing purposes and reports image analysis for further evaluation |
| Reproducibility | loss-free only from the negative | loss-free from every copy |
| Distribution | only possible by mail | no problems (internet) |