Most digital cameras have a built-in flash. Although its performance is debatable, if you come across one that doesn't have one, skip it. You don't want to be limited by a lack of flash.

Quite a few models also have zoom capabilities. If you expect to be enlarging the pictures you take, or if you plan on taking lots of close-ups, you'll want to find a digicam with this feature.

Another facet of zoom is macro mode, which is used to focus on subjects located at very close range.