Cameras then:

• roll of film required
• large in size
• bulky and heavy
• could not view the picture beforehand
• had to look through a small hole in order to take an accurate picture
• had to drop off or mail in to develop film roll
• certain cameras that had zoom were much more expensive
  

Cameras now:

• can look at back screen while taking the picture
• can preview the picture
• can delete pictures if desired
• thin and light devices
• great zoom lenses
• many different aspects and functions for different kinds of pictures
• can take videos
• can save pictures on the camera or on a memory stick
• can upload pictures and videos onto the computer for easy access