Answer by Dr. Iblis
the EVIL cameras have larger sensors as well as an interchangable lens system
Answer by singletrack65
A 6MP DSLR is much better than a 14MP point & shoot camera.
There are many reasons. The main ones are
1) physically larger pixels gather more light and create less noise @ higher ISOs.
2) larger sensor makes better prints (especially @ 8x10 or bigger) since the picture doesn't have to be enlarged as many times.
3) a better quality lens (even kit lenses are better)
4) room to grow as your skill or ambition dictate.
No matter how many pixels a P&S camera has, they tend to break down around 8x10. I've seen 6MP images blown up to 16x20 and they still looked good.
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Answer by fishing66833
The SLR is for those who use cameras professionally. They have a lot more options as far as adjustments to how the camera operates. The point and shoot cameras are for most people, and easier to use because a lot of functions are performed automatically. Also, with SLR cameras, more changeable settings equal higher price. The quality of photos is also higher with the SLR cameras, but most people would never notice the difference.
Answer by Veato
Most cameras now show the focal length in 35mm equivalents. If I take my old compact as an example then:-
It had a 10x zoom. The wide angle lens on this camera started at 25mm. That means simply the "zoom" was 25-250mm in equivalent terms as 25x10=250.
My DSLR lenses on the otherhand are:
18-55mm = 3x
50mm = 0x
70-300mm = 4.3x
Although the crop factor changes the values slightly in 35mm terms (18-55 becomes a 28-80 approx) the 3x "zoom" stays the same.
I think one of the biggest zooms on DSLR is the Tamron 15x 18-270mm
Answer by raybdog
What you're asking is difficult to show by example because in the hands of a skilled photographer, a point and shoot camera can produce almost as good a result as the more versatile SLR for most subjects.
True digital SLRs are pretty expensive, if we're talking the same type of camera (removable lens, main controls not buried in menus, etc).
As for examples, Flickr shows what kind of camera was used if the person uploaded the data (it's done by default). Perhaps you could find some poorly exposed, fuzzy, images shot with the wrong white balance that were shot with a P&S, and then find some outstanding images shot with an SLR.
But really, if you're serious about photography, and want to have fine control over the instrument you use so that you can develop your skills, a well-designed SLR will go a long way towards making that happen. That would be what I would use to impress him - IOW, tell him your future career depends on it! Well, unless he wants you to be a doctor. ;-)
Good luck!
