Point and shoot camera diagram

[ruko]

Hello,
Is there a mechanical shutter in a digital SLR? Is there a mechanical shutter in a point and shoot digital camera?

 

[kenrivers]

Here are some links that might answer your question:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/why-digital-cameras-have-mechanical-shutters.html
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/4540902
http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t245409-do-digital-cameras-have-shutters-that-open-and-shut.html
The short answer is that it all depends on the camera.