Comments on: Sony A350 DLSR Camera Review – Why A DLSR Camera?

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:32:26 +0000

I bought a p&s Cannon SX120 IS. It is bigger than most p&s’ but it has a much longer zoom. It doesn’t handle high speed/low light settings as good as a dslr with a big flash though. But those things must be a pain to carry around.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:52:08 +0000

Al & Nobleea – Having both cameras is pretty good.

By: Jesss

Jesss — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:27:13 +0000

Here are sample night shot

Sony A350 http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_sony_a350_2.php

Canon Rebel XS http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_1000D_Rebel_XS/sample_images.shtml

I got my Rebel XS for only $500 including the Lense 18-55 mm

By: Jesss

Jesss — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:17:23 +0000

What about Canon Rebel XS(i)? That should be a good upgrade from your Canon point and shoot.

I got Canon powershot and Canon Rebel XS DLSR. Excellent cameras.

But for my next one would be Nikon D90. For DLSR, my choice for brand is only two, either Canon or Nikon. For point and shoot just Canon.

I looked at Sony DLSR but the quality is not as impressive as the Canon and Nikon DLSR specially at night shots.

By: nobleea

nobleea — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:57:00 +0000

I find the DSLR entry level pricing is now approaching the high end of the point and shoot pricing. In some cases, there is overlap.

I think a family should have both of them. Myself, I have a Canon DSLR that I use for the artsy/photo worthy shots. My wife has a canon P+S, which is good for the snapshots, groupshots, videos, etc.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:28:02 +0000

You’ve got a nice setup there for cameras. A DSLR for around home or soccer games (when the time comes), and a high end point and shoot to throw in your pocket – just in case.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:42:28 +0000

FB – I agree that the DSLR quality is generally better.

Traciatim – I knew you would leave a comment.
Thanks for the explanation of sensor size. That Olympus camera looks pretty darn good!

By: Traciatim

Traciatim — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:04:05 +0000

I’ve never like Sony very much as a company, they do make some pretty nice cameras though.

The main advantage of DSLR’s (and now EVIL’s or ILLO’s . . . not sure what teh real acronym for Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens and Interchangeable Lens LCD Only cameras ) generally is physical sensor size. Take your A350 vs your SX200. The SX200 has a 1/2.3″ sensor, meaning it is 0.28CM^2 to collect light. The A350 has a sensor that is far larger at 3.72CM^2, over 13 times larger. Since the pixels are larger they can collect more light and are easier to boost the sensitivity (ISO) without causing as much noise in the image.

I’m still shopping ofr a camera, and I thought the E-P1 from Olympus would be perfect, I just don’t have the cash for it yet. Hopefully there will be a newer version by the time i save up a grand for a camera

By: FFB

FFB — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:33:31 +0000

Though much more expensive than a point and shoot camera a DSLR has such better quality that if you are going to use it often it can justify the cost. I love my Nikon D40.