[Sizzler]

I really don't think it's "vs" at all.

Nowadays, you need both, digital camera AND scanner.

Personally, for me, the digital camera is a 4 megapixel Exilim with a 256mb SD card. It's small, slim, light, and fast. It's not my main camera. I don't give a tinker's dam about 10x zoom. That's what the 35mm is for with the one-legged tripod. 3x optical zoom and 4 megapixels are all I need for email photo's, ebay photo's, point-and-shoot-quick photos. It's for carrying around in the pocket and taking quick, probably throwaway pictures.

Don't forget, even Walgreens will write your 35mm prints to a CD for you nowadays. And for all those old, pre-CD photos, you need a scanner. Mine isn't some gazillion $ drum but it scans nicely enough for the computer.

I pretty much think of the digital camera as for producing picture FILES only. Remember, if you want to print those digital pictures, you'll need to invest in a good printer and the special paper stock needed as well (or I believe Walgreens will print from your CD).

Gotta know and understand the point of things.