There are so many different types of compasses, I don't think it's possible to say digital or standard.

If I were selling you a compass, I'd first ask what you were going to do with it. If your answer was just knowing general directions, I might give you a button compass out of a Crackerjack box. If you wanted to navigate without trails, I'd recommend a Commenga 27 lensatic compass.

If you wanted to mark a map to prepare for a hike, I'd sell you a compass and a circular protractor.

Knowing how to use a compass is more important than the compass itself as long as the compass is reasonably functional. For most people, this compass will work well: Brunton compass

I bought one for under $10 at Sport Authority.