First of all, many cameras don't include an optical viewfinder to look through to frame your image. Users determine the subject of their photo by looking at this panel. The LCD can also be used to review images that have already been taken. If you don't like the shot, you can just delete it. If the majority of your pictures will be taken outdoors, a viewfinder is a must because bright sunlight can make the LCD surface appear washed out.
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.