Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP vs.Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP: Everything seems better on the Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP, so why is the standard ($599.99) price tag cheaper than the Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP's ($649.99) price tag?
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The list price, on Amazon, or any other web site means nothing. I have a Canon camera that I paid $429 for new three years ago, and that had a list price of $649, but no one ever sold it for that price. The Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP for $450.00 is a far better deal than the Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP at $400.00. It has far more features, is about two years younger, and shoots video in the HD movie mode. The Canon Rebel XS does not shoot video, only still photos.
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The T3 Canon is a great value. It would be a good camera for anyone including professionals. I use it for landscape photography with great results.
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Yes it is. And as a bonus, the XS is an EF-S mount camera body, so you get some extra reach from this lens on that camera body. Therefore, it'll take photos like it is a 640mm lens. If you want to do more research, this phenomena is called "crop factor", and on this camera it is a factor of 1.6.
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Check out reviews and sample photos/videos of the sx200, zs3 and tz5 at cameralabs online. The zs3 is worth the difference in price over the sx200 and tz5 due to better lens, image quality, video compression and the Venus HD processor built into it. The zs3 is also smaller, lighter and has longer battery life than the sx200 and tz5. Search youtube for "zs3" or "tz7" (as it is known in europe) and you'll find a lot of sample video showing what can be done with it. Oh, and search youtube for "tz7 night restaurant" for a very well done commercial quality video done on a tz7/zs3. The video capability of the zs3 is amazing. Check out reviews and sample photos/videos of the sx200, zs3 and tz5 at cameralabs online. The zs3 is worth the difference in price over the sx200 and tz5 due to better lens, image quality, video compression and the Venus HD processor built into it. The zs3 is also smaller, lighter and has longer battery life than the sx200 and tz5. Search youtube for "zs3" or "tz7" (as it is known in europe) and you'll find a lot of sample video showing what can be done with it. Oh, and search youtube for "tz7 night restaurant" for a very well done commercial quality video... » Read More Check out reviews and sample photos/videos of the sx200, zs3 and tz5 at cameralabs online. The zs3 is worth the difference in price over the sx200 and tz5 due to better lens, image quality, video compression and the Venus HD processor built into it. The zs3 is also smaller, lighter and has longer battery life than the sx200 and tz5. Search youtube for "zs3" or "tz7" (as it is known in europe) and you'll find a lot of sample video showing what can be done with it. Oh, and search youtube for "tz7 night restaurant" for a very well done commercial quality video done on a tz7/zs3. The video capability of the zs3 is amazing. « Show Less
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@ Ronnie Dale Frost: What do I think? I've already pre-ordered one! Yes, $5,200 is a bit steep, but I will sell my current D3 body (mint condition, should fetch $3,200 - $3,700) and use those proceeds to offset the purchase price. I want and need the extra 1-2 stops this new extended ISO range will provide. Regarding the 720P-only video, while the omission of 1080P seems both inexplicable and ridiculously short-sighted (given what is readily available elsewhere, and for far less money), it's not a dealbreaker for me--and that comment is all the more interesting when you factor in that I am an independent filmmaker. Nope, for filmmaking, I want a REAL video camera/camcorder, designed for filmmaking from top to bottom. The Canon 5D Mark II, for example--and despite that whole very impressive Laforet short--is NOT a camera I would even consider using for indie filmmaking.
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To L. Jones : I have a new SX230HS, and this was an excellent post ! You are right on. I also have a feeling you are a Canon support rep., but thanks anyway ! You are right, some people believe there is a magic $200 camera out there, the size of a disposable, and the performance of a Canon DSLR. I think the SX230 is a very usable unit.A lot of $100 cameras can stop motion outdoors, but I'm not aware of any $200 camera that can in low light unless you use flash.
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It is 12 megapixels vs 10.0 for the Canon. It is 4x optical zoom vs 5x optical zoom on the Canon. We had the first version and loved it and bought this one this summer because we wanted an underwater enclosure. We have only had Olympus cameras since 1999 and we love them. We have two of these smaller cameras, a slightly bigger version and a full blown DSLR and we have never had any problems with them and we love the Scenes features in the ZX series cameras. And they are a couple hundred bucks cheaper than the Canon's that I can see. Hope this helps.
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http://cameratobuy.net/compare/canon-t3-vs-t3i/ or http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-T3-vs-Canon-T3iThese web sites will help you.
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I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of the other vendors charge. Almost seems like false advertising. I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of... » Read More I noticed the same thing with the Canon S3 vs the S5. $688 for the S3 when the S5 is going for $319-349 from most vendors?? Does NOT make sense. They must be trying to reel in some sucker who thinks the older model is "better" and "rare." Just not true with cameras these days.I have also noticed that the "Buy New" crossed-out prices on many cameras are just flat wrong. They are listed as selling for several hundred dollars more than the MSRP. Then the amazon price is a "save this much" price, when actually it is the SAME price as all of the other vendors charge. Almost seems like false advertising. « Show Less
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Because, like the T3 it replaces in the lineup, Canon's Rebel T5 is thier "budget" entry-level model so cost savings took priority over performance. Previous budget models included the T3, XS and XT which were always a bit technologically behind their more expensive 'i' siblings.
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I agree with xapshot; No difference in quality or functionality of the two. Only two different marketing areas that Canon feels should kept apart. Concerning warranty I don't know the difference. I find it sensible to agree again with xapshot on that matter as well :)
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Why do you say " that the SX10IS will be better for photos" when this is the bottom line of the review you link: Canon's PowerShot SX1 IS has justifiably become one of the most talked-about super-zoom cameras on the market today. It takes the already capable PowerShot SX10 IS with its powerful 20x zoom and articulated screen, but swaps the sensor for a CMOS version which can deliver both HD video recording and fast continuous shooting. As such, the SX1 IS becomes the latest and arguably one of the best hybrid cameras to date, delivering 10 Megapixel stills at up to 4fps with a decent degree of manual control, along with Full HD video in the 1080p format. The SX1 IS is more than just the SX10 IS with HD and fast continuous shooting though. Canon's also fitted an HDMI port to deliver quality output to an HDTV, supplied an infra red remote control to make those HD slideshows even more convenient, and swapped both the viewfinder and screen for wider 16:9 shaped models to better-suit the HD video mode. There's also a digital teleconverter option which can double the reach of the lens without any loss of quality when filming video. The lens motor is also the improved silent mechanism used on higher end cameras and comes with RAW without need to update firmware (my additional comments...the only downside I see is the lower resolution viewfinder but I rarely use viewfinders any more anyway).
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Brian, I think you misinterpreted my comment about the Canon XSi. I didn't have any problem with the camera itself, I said that Canon's kit lens is no match to Olympus kit lens/s and that I would need a lot of money to replace canon's with prime lens/s that match Oly's quality and focal range not mention the weight. I don't believe in investing in expensive lenses while using mid-range DSLR body. The cost of lens/s should be inline with the cost of the body something which I find Olympus doing better by providing inexpensive, good quality lenses even at their standard level.
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I don't think the T300 is in the same class as the G10 and LX3, in terms of features and image quality. I'm a Canon guy and I really wanted to get the G10. But it was a marginal improvement over the G9. And the low light performance is still lacking. I tend to shoot a lot of indoor and night time pics, so the LX3 was a better choice for me. But if you're more of an outdoor daylight shooter, the G10 blows the LX3 away. And I have to say that Canon has a better menu system and user interface. The Panasonic UI takes some getting used to. I would highly recommend browsing through Flickr to get an idea of the image quality that comes from each of the cameras. It should help you decide on the best camera for your needs. And Amazon uses automated scripts to adjust pricing. If a Marketplace reseller offers it for a lower/higher price, the Amazon price will drop/increase by X dollars. So if you're looking for the best price from Amazon, it helps to be a little obsessive and check every half hour or so. :-)
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From what i've seen, it's worth it to pay the extra $9 for the dslr controller app if you are using a Canon camera. If you plan to use Nikon you can find more information on DSLRDashboard on my site.
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I'm sorry that it appears like I gave you the wrong answer before. I was thinking of the Canon EOS T2 which is digital. The Rebel T2 is a 35mm film camera. It is a personal preference but my opinion is that film camera's are a thing of the past unless you have a specific purpose that you need it for.
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75-300mm IS is the older version and it has been around ways back. The 70-300mm IS is the newest version which has newer technology building in. I had both of them. the 70-300mm seems like having better auto focus on my rebel xt than the older version. I guess that justified the $200 difference.