Ive been debating between the d3300, 5200 &amp; 5300. Only major diff is price. which do i get?
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i own both D3300 and D5300. they both have the same sensor but the d5300 comes with the optical low pass filter (sharper pics), gps and built in wifi. The d5300 also is bundled with a superior lens. you wouldnt waste your money on a D3300 but the added features of 5300 are very useful.
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My first DSLR was a D3000. It actually was the perfect starter. I find the D7100 to be a little more intricate in its functions. If I were you, I would start with the 5200/5300, it will get your feet wet without overwelming you.
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I use the d90. It wasn't a good buy for me... was slow to work. And only worked once.
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That's a tough one! The jump in price to a D4S is pretty significant so that's something to consider. We would recommend comparing the two side by side on snapsort.com to get a better picture of the cameras and the advantages of each.
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Hi Amanda,I own the 530hs.Overall a very nice, small, portable camera. Video quality is good. However, I do think it picks up more background noise, wind, .etc compared to other devices when shooting video. The picture quality is really good as well. However I work in real estate marketing and would suggest a different camera, DSLR, with wide angle lense. The true selling point of this camera is the Wi-Fi feature, really cool feature. However the battery life is not that great in my opinion and the touch screen needs improving. Almost frustrating at times to use. Touch screen does not respond like a smart phone. Hope that helps. Hi Amanda,I own the 530hs.Overall a very nice, small, portable camera. Video quality is good. However, I do think it picks up more background noise, wind, .etc compared to other devices when shooting video. The picture quality is really good as well. However I work in real estate marketing and would suggest a different camera, DSLR, with wide angle lense. The true selling point of this camera is the Wi-Fi feature, really cool feature. However the battery life is not that great in my opinion and the touch screen needs improving. Almost frustrating at times to use. Touch screen... » Read More Hi Amanda,I own the 530hs.Overall a very nice, small, portable camera. Video quality is good. However, I do think it picks up more background noise, wind, .etc compared to other devices when shooting video. The picture quality is really good as well. However I work in real estate marketing and would suggest a different camera, DSLR, with wide angle lense. The true selling point of this camera is the Wi-Fi feature, really cool feature. However the battery life is not that great in my opinion and the touch screen needs improving. Almost frustrating at times to use. Touch screen does not respond like a smart phone. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Check out the D300s - if it's beyond your budget, get the D90, not the D300- It's outdated. The D90 is an awesome camera. I have it.With the extra cash left, you can buy a lens ;)
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D10 all the way. Its stats are similar to the Olympus with it taking better pictures. I have heard good things about the Lumix, but it is only Wp to 10 feet.
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For about $30 difference, the 330 is a much better buy, and for several reasons. First, the CMOS sensor with only 12 megapixel in the 330 is so much better than the CCD sensor with 16mp (remember, in small sensors like this camera, less megapixels is actually better than more!) Also the range is much better, the 330 has a wide-angle lens of 24mm, and the 130 starts from 28mm. And it's also longer, 10x optical zoom on the 330 vs. 8x on the 130. Then you have the Digic5 processor on the 330, which has many advantages over the older Digic4 processor on the 130. Video on the 130 is maxing out at 25 fps, not good enough in my book. The HS330 had 30fps, much more smooth.
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I own both. Bought one of first 18-200s made in Japan to go with my first dslr: D50 that I got for a trip to the Bahamas. Have wonderful images I still enjoy. Now have lightweight D5000 and super D7000. Bought 18-140 for light weight to hike w/D5000. Use 28-200 w/D7000 otherwise.Both focus quickly, iq is similar. Both have VR but 200 has active mode for shooting while moving, which I love. So 140 wins on weight, price, while 200 adds focal length and versatile VR.
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I bought the Xsi and then took it back and got the D90. All I can say is that, although I liked the Xsi, i am super happy with my decision to get the D90. I can't think of a better balance of quality and price. I shot my first wedding this weekend and the pictures were phenomenal. Good luck.
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I am in the same boat, XSi or D90. Right now, I am leaning towards the Xsi, for around $650 at Amazon, this is a big savings, the camera was $900 in April. I would like the video option, and I believe that the Nikon will provide better detail in low light. However, I still am having a hard time justifying the extra, almost $600. I could almost buy another Xsi for that difference. I am not sure that the price difference is justified.
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Carol I have not owned an Elph 530 to compare. I have had 2 of the ELPH110's and one 130. Both of these have been great cameras so I would assume that the 530 would be an exceptional camera also! Most of my photography is while fishing, hunting or busy outdoor sports, these cameras hold up well!
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If you don't mind the expensive motorized lenses, the D60 and D40 are light and handy. Avoid the D70, lots of error codes, the CF card is unreliable and it's 6mp. Get the D50, best value for the buck and you should get one for $250 or so. Best is the D90 but it's 3x the price.
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The selling point was the 24.1 MP picture size. The D5100 had a few more features, but every review site that I went to said the pic quality between the two are virtually the same. It is an entry level camera that won't break the bank. So far I have been very pleased with the performance and picture quality.
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The solo5 is a much better choice. It is 5 megapixels over 3, has auto focus and and a larger shooting area. Actually, the solo8 just came out! For 349 dollars NOTHING comes close to that.
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Hi Carol, I am not familiar with the 530 but I am totally satisfied with the 130 IS, I have taken so many pictures the detail is incredible for such a small compact camera fits in my cell phone pocket in my jacket don't know it there,I love it. Peter C.
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I'm an armature photographer.. but have explored both d3100 and a33..1) similar image quality..2) both do 1080p HD video with auto focus but sony gets a bit warm (hot for some) while video recording.. although I've yet to record for this long3) sony is a tiny bit smaller..check out their detailed reviews at dpreview.com.. they helped me make my decision..