DSLR vs. Point-and-Shoot Cameras: Which one is Right for You
DSLR vs. Point-and-Shoot Cameras: Which one is Right for You If you have been looking to buy a camera lately this video will help you decide if an SLR is wor... Video Rating: 4 / 5
For the price that the Nex-7 kit costs, you could get an entry level dslr body + a good lens. I would argue that a Canon t4i + a 24-105mm f/4L lens is better than Sony NEX-7 with the 18-55 kit lens both around $1300. not to mention that a rebel body gives you access to canon's entire line of lenses while the nex-7 has access to only a few.
Again, you don't get my point do you? I've been talking about entry-level dslrs against P&S since my first comment. Of course professional photographers aren't going to use a P&S, but neither will they use an entry-level dslr.
Both 1/20 and 1/2000 can shoot 10fps. Burst duration is limited based on the buffer size of the camera and the speed of the memory card, it has nothing to do with the shutter speed.
If you used a DSLR you would know that the faster the shutter speed, the faster the image processer read/writes to the card. Therefore, the more light/faster aperture/higher ISO you have, the faster your shutter speed can be and the longer burst you can have.
The Sony NEX-7 is a mirrorless camera, which is completely different from a P&S and a DSLR. Mirrorless cameras weren't as popular when I made this video. They're good, but still not comparable to a DSLR in that they don't have viewfinders or continuous AF which is essential for any kind of action photography, and seriously, when was the last time you saw a pro photographer with a mirrorless? Also, I can take 8fps photos with my 7D in RAW for as long as I hold down the shutter.
Oh yea, lol, a "fast" shutter speed is not needed for fast fps. Shutter speed is the amount of time from when the shutter is open till the time it closes. It's like your eye lids. You could have 1/20 shutter speed, fairly slow, and still shoot burst. What matters is how fast the motor is able to repeat the cycle of opening and closing the shutter.
Oh and btw, several P&S have interchangeable lens, equal low light performance. Depth of field depends on the lens. Sensor size of entry-level dslr aren't full frame either... so unless you're comparing it to something like a 5D or a D800 mirrorless cameras are a great alternative. I'm not hating on dslrs, though, cause I have own one myself. All I'm saying is that there are a few points that you needed more clarity in your video, maybe you could have done more research.
Umm.. yes they do. Have you even looked into the P&S market? And what do you mean "give dslrs the "pro" look"? So you think just because it's bigger and looks cooler it's better?
To answer your point 3, wrong, there are several P&S cameras that perform better than "entry-level" dslrs. Do yourself a favor and look up the Sony NEX-7.
And one more thing, the sole purpose of burst is to capture things moving fast. 2 sec is ample time. Plus dslr are buffer capped, not as good as you think.
1) some p&s have 8-11fps bursts for 1 or 2 seconds. whereas a dslr can sustain a burst for extended periods of time 2) obviously ss and fps are different, but a fast ss is needed for a burst 3) in no way to p&s match dslr performance. features like sensor size, depth of field, low light performance, and interchangeable lenses give dslrs the "pro" look that you just can't get with a point and shoot.
Hey, do you know "photo SFX art" (just google it)? On their website you can watch a great free video featuring how you can create fantastic photographs. It made it easier for Matt to shoot photographs which have a wow-effect whenever you take a look at them. Perhaps it will help you too.
"dslr means digital single reflex lens, that means that it can shoot at a rate of, uh, a very fast frame rate." LOL way off... and 3.5fps is slow.. most point and shoots such as various powershot models have 8-11fps continuous burst. You're correct on fact that shutter speeds tend to be better on a dslr, but wrong when you tie that into fps... those two things are completely different. And one more thing, P&S nowadays are matching performance of entrylevel dslrs :) Cheers Canon ftw.
This is really well done for what you need if you are really trying to figure out what you want to do. Most of the reviews treat you like you already know everything abut cameras. This is excellent for getting to understand the basics. I really needed that.
Great way to break them all down and extremely informative...I've been looking at all the reviews throughout the interweb and this was spot on...most of the others never give us the basic info or closeups of the lens and what the buttons do or why the kit lens is not that good...once again, brilliant job...Thank you Brendan
Great way to break them all down and extremely informative...I've been looking at all the reviews throughout the interweb and this was spot on...most of the others never give us the basic info or closeups of the lens and what the buttons do or why the kit lens is not that good...once again, brilliant job...Thank you Brendan
For the price that the Nex-7 kit costs, you could get an entry level dslr body + a good lens. I would argue that a Canon t4i + a 24-105mm f/4L lens is better than Sony NEX-7 with the 18-55 kit lens both around $1300. not to mention that a rebel body gives you access to canon's entire line of lenses while the nex-7 has access to only a few.
ReplyDeleteAgain, you don't get my point do you? I've been talking about entry-level dslrs against P&S since my first comment. Of course professional photographers aren't going to use a P&S, but neither will they use an entry-level dslr.
ReplyDeleteBoth 1/20 and 1/2000 can shoot 10fps. Burst duration is limited based on the buffer size of the camera and the speed of the memory card, it has nothing to do with the shutter speed.
ReplyDeleteWell then why don't you think it is used for professional sports or wildlife photography? It can't compare to the USM of an L-lens.
ReplyDeleteYes, but mirrorless is the term used to describe these interchangeable lens cameras in between a P&S and DSLR.
ReplyDeleteIf you used a DSLR you would know that the faster the shutter speed, the faster the image processer read/writes to the card. Therefore, the more light/faster aperture/higher ISO you have, the faster your shutter speed can be and the longer burst you can have.
ReplyDeleteNex has continuous AF...
ReplyDeleteAll point and shoot cameras are mirrorless. The NEX-7 is mirrorless. -.-
ReplyDeleteThe Sony NEX-7 is a mirrorless camera, which is completely different from a P&S and a DSLR. Mirrorless cameras weren't as popular when I made this video. They're good, but still not comparable to a DSLR in that they don't have viewfinders or continuous AF which is essential for any kind of action photography, and seriously, when was the last time you saw a pro photographer with a mirrorless? Also, I can take 8fps photos with my 7D in RAW for as long as I hold down the shutter.
ReplyDeleteOh yea, lol, a "fast" shutter speed is not needed for fast fps. Shutter speed is the amount of time from when the shutter is open till the time it closes. It's like your eye lids. You could have 1/20 shutter speed, fairly slow, and still shoot burst. What matters is how fast the motor is able to repeat the cycle of opening and closing the shutter.
ReplyDeleteOh and btw, several P&S have interchangeable lens, equal low light performance. Depth of field depends on the lens. Sensor size of entry-level dslr aren't full frame either... so unless you're comparing it to something like a 5D or a D800 mirrorless cameras are a great alternative. I'm not hating on dslrs, though, cause I have own one myself. All I'm saying is that there are a few points that you needed more clarity in your video, maybe you could have done more research.
ReplyDeleteUmm.. yes they do. Have you even looked into the P&S market? And what do you mean "give dslrs the "pro" look"? So you think just because it's bigger and looks cooler it's better?
ReplyDeleteTo answer your point 3, wrong, there are several P&S cameras that perform better than "entry-level" dslrs. Do yourself a favor and look up the Sony NEX-7.
And one more thing, the sole purpose of burst is to capture things moving fast. 2 sec is ample time. Plus dslr are buffer capped, not as good as you think.
1) some p&s have 8-11fps bursts for 1 or 2 seconds. whereas a dslr can sustain a burst for extended periods of time
ReplyDelete2) obviously ss and fps are different, but a fast ss is needed for a burst
3) in no way to p&s match dslr performance. features like sensor size, depth of field, low light performance, and interchangeable lenses give dslrs the "pro" look that you just can't get with a point and shoot.
Hey, do you know "photo SFX art" (just google it)? On their website you can watch a great free video featuring how you can create fantastic photographs. It made it easier for Matt to shoot photographs which have a wow-effect whenever you take a look at them. Perhaps it will help you too.
ReplyDelete"dslr means digital single reflex lens, that means that it can shoot at a rate of, uh, a very fast frame rate." LOL way off... and 3.5fps is slow.. most point and shoots such as various powershot models have 8-11fps continuous burst. You're correct on fact that shutter speeds tend to be better on a dslr, but wrong when you tie that into fps... those two things are completely different. And one more thing, P&S nowadays are matching performance of entrylevel dslrs :) Cheers Canon ftw.
ReplyDeleteDslr for me
ReplyDeletenot that good, f/ 3.5 -6.3. its a "walk around lens"
ReplyDeleteWhat's the apeture rating on that telephoto lens?
ReplyDeleteDSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex not digital single reflex lens.
ReplyDeleteThis is really well done for what you need if you are really trying to figure out what you want to do. Most of the reviews treat you like you already know everything abut cameras. This is excellent for getting to understand the basics. I really needed that.
ReplyDeleteNice comparisons.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to break them all down and extremely informative...I've been looking at all the reviews throughout the interweb and this was spot on...most of the others never give us the basic info or closeups of the lens and what the buttons do or why the kit lens is not that good...once again, brilliant job...Thank you Brendan
ReplyDeleteGreat way to break them all down and extremely informative...I've been looking at all the reviews throughout the interweb and this was spot on...most of the others never give us the basic info or closeups of the lens and what the buttons do or why the kit lens is not that good...once again, brilliant job...Thank you Brendan
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