Which would be better? A Sony a200w or a Canon EOS Rebel XS?
Posted by admin | Under Canon EOS Accessories Saturday Nov 28, 2009I need help in buying my first DSLR. Both of these come with a telephoto 75 – 300 mm which is great for my needs. I need advice on the actual quality and performance of the camera.
One thing that I just found out and could really use as a tip is the LIVEVIEW option which apparently the Sony doesnt have it.
Thnx for the help,
This are the links for both
SONY A200W
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Digital-SteadyShot-Stabilization-75-300mm/dp/B00126P8NU
CANON EOS REBEL XS
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Digital_SLR/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A2845568#Overview
let’s get real…both cameras are very good, or they wouldn’t sell at all! But, as for that lens, are you really sure you want your prime lens to be that long????? The lens you are talking about is completely telephoto at even the widest setting.
Were I you, I would look at the Nikon D60 at the cheapest with an 18-55mm lens (55-200 lens is available also as a 2nd lens) OR if you can afford it, the D90 with an 18-105mm lens (this is a pro-quality camera on all levels. )
From the review below, I’d say that the XS is the better camera. The XSi is better still and worth the few extra dollars if you can afford it.
In regards to the lenses…the Canon EF 75-300mm lens is a budget telephoto lens at less than US$200. It’s not a very good choice at all, because it does not produce the sharpest of images and it also has crappy build quality. A better choice is the EF 70-300 mm f4-5.6 IS USM or one of several other good lenses. The lens you use is very important for good, sharp image quality…and a budget telephoto lens is not a great choice. You get what you pay for…
References :
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/
http://www.dpreview.com/
let’s get real…both cameras are very good, or they wouldn’t sell at all! But, as for that lens, are you really sure you want your prime lens to be that long????? The lens you are talking about is completely telephoto at even the widest setting.
Were I you, I would look at the Nikon D60 at the cheapest with an 18-55mm lens (55-200 lens is available also as a 2nd lens) OR if you can afford it, the D90 with an 18-105mm lens (this is a pro-quality camera on all levels. )
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