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DSLR or Powershot

by blueyes121705 Dec 5, 2009 10:44AM PST

I am new two the DSLR world and wanted to know what would be the advantages of getting a DSLR over a cannon powershot. I love the powershots but have been thinking of making the jump to the DSLR, but looking for a push. Right now I am looking at either the Rebel Xsi Rebel T1i, Powershot SX20 IS, or Powershot G11. Thanks in Advance for any info. -M

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DSLR or Powershot

by snapshot2 Forum moderator Dec 5, 2009 11:45AM PST

If you are interested in getting more involved with photography, any of the cameras you mentioned would be excellent.

The DSLR offers many more manual controls than the powershot and a large choice of lenses.

The DSLR uses a much larger sensor assembly than a Powershot camera; it will produce much less noise when using higher ISO settings.
Less noise gives a cleaner clearer picture.
The DSLR will permit you to shoot continuously and take photos at a rate of over 4 pictures per second. Great for pictures of someone sliding into second base.

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