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Sony a200 v Canon 450D
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I’d like to get into digital SLR photography but the price is a big stumbling block.
Essentially I would like to know your opinions on exactly why the Canon cameras are so popular. Here is my dilemma, the cheapest place I can find a 450D at the moment is 7day shop. It will come in at around 630 euro before the cashback offer of £50/€65. That is for the camera body and the 18-55mm lens kit.
Now, on the other hand I have a friend who works in Sony and can get me the Sony a200 + 18-70mm lens kit + 75-300mm lens for 595 euro.
How much is the 450D worth it over the Sony? Is it worth paying more and sacrificing a lens?
Thanks! :D
One point: there’s a huge range of Canon and 3rd party lenses for the 450D, at all grades and prices from €100 or so for the fantastic 50/1.8 to sky’s the limit for the pro L lenses. Sony’s Zeiss lenses are rather expensive (good, but expensive), and the range is fairly limited at present, plus there aren’t that may 3rd party offerings as yet (Sigma, Tamron, Tokina etc). You’ll also find loads of used Canon fit lenses, both on the marketplace here and on the bay etc. If you will be expanding your lens collection any time soon, I’d say Canon is the way to go.
I think the 450D is a great first DSLR, a serious advance over the previous 350 and 400D models. It really does feel and act like a mini-40D, a smaller version of Canon’s semipro range, rather than their previous plasticky offerings. It has a good viewfinder, a big 3″ LCD and a healthy dose of speed and features. You may find some of Sony’s features more useful (in-body stabilisation being the most obvious, meaning you don’t need to buy expensive IS teles if you feel you need them, as all lenses are stabilised via the body; be aware that most reviewers reckon in-lens stabilisation is more effective though).
Which is the best camera manufacturer is always a subject for a great debate.
Each camera manufacturer has its devotees.Here are two reviews which might help you (or confuse you :D )
Sony A200 http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra200/
Canon 450D http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos450d/
One thing you have to remember is that once you buy one make, its a bit like getting married to it. Once you buy a few lenses for your sony, you will be stuck with buying Sony next time round, otherwise you will have to change your camera and lenses rather than just upgrading your camera. Lenses are expensive if you are going to change every time you upgrade your camera
I think a system built around either Canon or Nikon would be a good long time bet.
Good luck with your decision
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