Apples to oranges, but this camera costs $419 and the Nikon 3100 DSLR costs $476. Don't you get 10 times the camera with the 3100?
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it boils down to size. My wife took me to her office christmas party and I had to wear a suit. Imagine strapping a DSLR along with a nice suit. It'll look odd. but a small p&s; can be tucked away in her small purse or I can even walk around in my hand, I bet no one would even notice.
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I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur photographer who likes taking good/great pictures and the G15 does that for me. I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur... » Read More I own the G15. It is now a replacement for my Pentax Kr DSLR. The G15 does everything my DSLR does and then some. Pictures are excellent. Even the digital zoom is good for small prints, which is all I do anyway. The HD video is also great. I can even zoom while taking the video. If I ever have a time when I cannot see the LCD screen, I'll use the optical viewfinder. Since the optical viewfinder only shows 75% of the actual picture, it should be rarely used. The LCD works great anyway. I also agree with others that not carrying around the bulky DSLR is another benefit. I'm just an amateur photographer who likes taking good/great pictures and the G15 does that for me. « Show Less
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Yes - but a DSLR is bulky and often lives at home - away from the action. From a cost perspective A DSLR begins to cost WAY more when you have to invest in lenses and other accessories. Trust me - the kit lens on an entry-level DSRL will quickly become unsatisfying - and good lenses cost way more than the body. High end point and shoots like the G-series are good as either a bridge to a DSLR - or a back up for times when you don't want to lug around all the equipment yet still want comparable quality. It really comes down to your lifestyle. I play with my DSLR on my days off around home turf - but if I am hopping a plane I go for something lighter and more discreet. Yes - but a DSLR is bulky and often lives at home - away from the action. From a cost perspective A DSLR begins to cost WAY more when you have to invest in lenses and other accessories. Trust me - the kit lens on an entry-level DSRL will quickly become unsatisfying - and good lenses cost way more than the body. High end point and shoots like the G-series are good as either a bridge to a DSLR - or a back up for times when you don't want to lug around all the equipment yet still want comparable quality. It really comes down to your lifestyle. I play with my DSLR on my days off around home... » Read More Yes - but a DSLR is bulky and often lives at home - away from the action. From a cost perspective A DSLR begins to cost WAY more when you have to invest in lenses and other accessories. Trust me - the kit lens on an entry-level DSRL will quickly become unsatisfying - and good lenses cost way more than the body. High end point and shoots like the G-series are good as either a bridge to a DSLR - or a back up for times when you don't want to lug around all the equipment yet still want comparable quality. It really comes down to your lifestyle. I play with my DSLR on my days off around home turf - but if I am hopping a plane I go for something lighter and more discreet. « Show Less
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Yes - but a DSLR is bulky and often lives at home - away from the action. From a cost perspective A DSLR begins to cost WAY more when you have to invest in lenses and other accessories. Trust me - the kit lens on an entry-level DSRL will quickly become unsatisfying - and good lenses cost way more than the body. High end point and shoots like the G-series are good as either a bridge to a DSLR - or a back up for times when you don't want to lug around all the equipment yet still want comparable quality. It really comes down to your lifestyle. I play with my DSLR on my days off around home turf - but if I am hopping a plane I go for something lighter and more discreet.
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Look at the cost of any DSLR once you add on a F 1.8 zoom lens!Aside from the physical size difference, it costs a lot more to have a fast lens on a DSLR.
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Hey M. Kelly, why do you say the Nikon is 100 cheaper? They seem to be $5 difference here on Amazon and the Rebel appears to be the one that is $5 less! Am I looking at the wrong camera?
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I purchased a D5000 in July and have been very satisfied with it. Great camera. I recently received an email from Nikon about this problem. My s# is 304**** and they say it has the problem. I haven't sent it in yet. I'm having a problem with fixing something that works fine.
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No. It was $398 with the accessories. First I ordered just the camera for $378 but then I canceled that and reorded with the acc.
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@Jeffrey... I will agree with you that the Nikon D3100 feels better than the T3 in the hand. Actually the most solid-feeling entry-level DSLR out there right now is the Pentax K-r but that's beside the point. It does have more intuitively laid-out controls. However I have shot with both the D3100 and the T3 and had a much more enjoyable shooting experience with the T3 than the D3100. The T3 seems faster in just about every aspect than the D3100, it has a better viewfinder, and despite its screen being low-res, I actually didn't think it was that bad and it's better than the D3100's. And it has impressive photo quality (even with the kit lens). I think Canon was smart to only have the sensor @ 12mp. So I think overall the T3 is the better DSLR. However, I think Canon should be worried about the Nikon D5100 as a competitor to their T3i.
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dear friendfrom my experience Nikon d3100 is much better than sony a390 I have the both camera and I am more satisfied with nikon
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Amy, which camera did you decide on? My husband & I just bought the Nikon 8200 for ourselves as our Christmas gift...waiting to receive it. :)
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It works with my d3000... So I am assuming it will definitely work with the 3100. I primarily use it on my D7100.
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The Nikon Coolpix p500 also has impressive zoom, 35x, the burst shooting works differently, but that might not be an issue for you. At $349, it's running about $50 less than the Canon sx40 right now.
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It is now $299.95 !!!! It is the perfect time to get this camera, I got one already, and am loving every moment of using it. Panasonic LUMIX DMCG2K 12.1MP Digital Camera (Body Only)
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Did either of you consider the 900 Titanium? It seems like a nice camera at the same price. Thoughts?
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I have a 30D & love it. Never had a Nikon. I would be hard pressed to give it up.
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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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I bought mine in September of 07 for 399. It has been the hardest camera to use, my pics are blurry on every setting except the sport setting. The flash will not pop up unless it is set on twilight but then it is blurry. I do not understand why the price is going up.
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Personally I think it takes amazing photo's for a camera I only spent $65. on when I bought it on clearance but it does not compare to say a $500. camera with a bigger zoom lens. This is a great little camera though. I use it all the time and I love that it can be taken anywhere and every where. I hope that answers your question .......
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I am having the SAME problem ... I did all this research and determined that the 880IS was the camera for me. And I saw a number of posts indicating that people were paying around two fifty for it. And now ... I cannot find it ANYWHERE!! Does anyone know if it is discontinued or replaced by a newer model?
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need to purchase the lens in conjunction with a Nikon DSLR or package. When going through checkout, at the next to last page, it asks you for the promo code. If it doesn't take it, make sure that it hasn't already been applied. You should see $100 in the "gift card and promotional" fund, and it asks you whether you want it applied to your purchase (check box). I purchased my D3100 with the standard 18-55 lens, added the 55-200, and got it for $96. Great deal. Total cost of the package, camera, two lenses, case and DVD instructional video's (also free) $700. unbeatable.