What's the difference between an advanced point and shoot digital camera and a digital SLR?
Posted on Feb 24, 2009 under Digital news and reports |I love taking photos. im no photographer but i enjoy using my camera wherever, whenever.
i have a sony cyber shot digi right now
it was 8 megapixels i believe.
Every year i upgrade.
I really want a fantastic quality camera.
one that i will be satisfied with for a couple of years.
a "fancy" one, u know?
whats the difference between those types of cameras.
i dont want to spend no more than $1000 on one.
im going to new york soon and would like to take some amazing pictures.
February 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
A digital SLR has a larger sensor, accepts lenses, and is a single lens reflex camera (meaning you look through the lens). They have more advanced features and the sensors capture a better image. One major advantage is the ability to use different lenses which will allow you to get sharper images because you can use higher quality lenses.
And advanced point and shoot is a non SLR camera that you can't change the lenses, typically a tiny sensor and is an all in one package. The advanced term is an arbitrary term for point and shoot cameras with more features such as the ability to set the sutter speed instead of just using auto.
February 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
I am no pro first of all… I love photography, and although it seems crazy i've done an awsome job i think with my point and shoot, however, I just upgraded to a canon 40d two days ago.. The difference would be major quality and more control over focal length/light situations, and especially better results in low light…. Some manual cameras have limited manual options, like you can only set the ISO, up to 800 or so, *depending on what models of course*…
I would suggest upgrading if you are passionate about photography. The Canon digital Rebel, XTI right now is at an awsome price right around 4-500 dollers depending on where you look… http://www.adorama.com is an extremely reliable online camera shop, where you can get great deals on a refurbished or new camera, and I think when shopping for my camera, I seen an XTI, or the upgrade XSI (aprox 700 ) for 300 something refurbished, refurbished are sometimes better than new, because they are looked over and put through numerous tests before being sent back out, rather then just being made, tested and sent to the stores..
This may have been more of an answer than you were looking for, but my answer would be… an advanced p n shoot.. would still fufill alot of ppls camera needs and could do an awsome job, but if your looking to have more control, better quality, a DSLR is an awsome awsome choice..
I think I might add more after rereading your post again lol.. sorry if it's too long…
But, also with DSLR's mainly get a good body camera, and pay for really good lenses, as glass ( lenses ) are most important….
If it were me, i'd say plunge into dslrs, you wont go back
Feel free to contact me if you have anymore questions
February 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
only difference between an advanced point and shoot and a DSLR is probably that with the DSLR you can switch the lenses and have a little more control. thats about it. But a DSLR might be more expensive if you want multiple lenses.
February 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Search for Nikon D40 kit on amazon.com You should be able to find the camera and 2 lens (18-55 and 55-200) sold comfortably under $600. This leaves room if you consider buying more lens or accessories in the future.
What's the difference between an advanced compact and a "beginner dslr"? The advanced compacts are just suped up versions of cheaper budget models, while beginner dslrs are more like junior versions of the huge cameras you see at fashion shows or sporting events. A compact is still a compact; it is limited to what a compact can do. Sure, it may offer manual adjustability for your shutter and aperture, and have a prettier and sturdier body, but it uses the same crap sensor borrowed from the cheaper models. Dslrs use sensors many times teh size of compacts, which translates to better image quality, dynamic range, and better performance at high-isos. Dslrs also give you an option to change lenses, giving you endless choices depending on your budget, and what you want to take pictures of.
I think, for you, the best thing is not spend $1000 on the best camera available, but go for the D40 kit and spend the remaining on a digital photography course.
February 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Everything you need to know about DSLR cameras can be found here:
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/define-digital-slr.html
Since most people have been mislead by marketing hype and now believe that the more megapixels the better, you should also read this:
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/define-megapixels.html
Always remember this: "Its not the camera, its the photographer."
I have never owned a camera that took great pictures.
I have never owned a camera that took lousy pictures.
However, I have used a camera to make some great pictures and I have used a camera to make some lousy pictures. The camera gets no credit for a great picture and no blame for a lousy picture. I get the credit or the blame. The camera is just a dumb box.
"Pictures are not taken, they are made." Ansel Adams.
Amazing pictures are made by a person who is knowledgeable about light and composition and ISO and shutter speed and aperture and skilled in their use. The camera is just a tool and, like any tool, its performance depends on the user's skill. You wouldn't expect the same results if you gave a hammer to a 6 yr. old as you would if you gave it to a journeyman carpenter.
Buying a DSLR will not automatically give that knowledge and skill to you. It has to be learned. If your New York trip is 6 months away then you might have time to learn to actually use a DSLR. If your trip is 2 weeks away then I suggest postponing your DSLR purchase.
However, if you're determined to buy a DSLR then I'll make some suggestions. First, expand your shopping to include both Sony and Pentax. Sony and Pentax both have their versions of Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body so every lens you ever use will be an IS lens. Nikon and Canon have their versions of IS in the lens and not every lens they offer has it. Plus, you get to pay for the IS with every lens.
You may be told that Sony doesn't have the lens selection of Nikon or Canon. That isn't exactly accurate. A Sony DSLR can use every Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985. I counted 61 Minolta Maxxum/Sony AF lenses on the wikipedia site. After-market manufacturers like Tamron, Sigma and Tokina are also offering lenses for the Sony DSLR so I rather doubt you'll lack for lenses.
The Pentax DSLR line can, with limitations, use every K-mount lens made since 1975. Tamron, Sigma and Tokina also have lenses for Pentax.
If I were making the trip my kit would consist of the Sony A300, a 50mm f1.4 lens, the 18-70mm kit lens and a Maxxum 70-210mm f4 zoom.
These books should really help you:
"Digital SLR Handbook" by John Freeman
"Understanding Exposure" and "Understanding Shutter Speed", both by Bryan Peterson
Photographer and author David Busch ( http://www.dbusch.com/ ) has written a Guide for most all DSLRs. Buy the one for the camera you choose.
Good luck and have a safe, fun trip.
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