Canon G10 VS Sony A200 DSLR

[etl45]

they are both the same price and im trying to decide~~~

help me out guys!!!

thanks!

[etl45]

anyone?

[Aweitzel]

What are you looking for in a camera?

[etl45]

just the overall better camera~

i know the g10 is more compact.. but that dosnt really matter for me.

just the better one haha

[Croasdail]

Do you see yourself wanting to buy and use other lenses, or are you looking to use it as is. Do you want something your can through into a ruck sack and travel with it, or do you want options for add-ons. Price is hardly the concern here as there are tons of cameras in this price range including some dslrs from Canon and Nikon, plus Pentax. You just need to decide what it is you want to do with it. My sons friend earned a 4 year full ride scholarship using a cheaper Sony DSLR, so it can do a lot. Both are capable in the right persons hands. You need to find out what your shooting style is, then buy to meet that criteria. Once you have figured out what your style is - how you see yourself using it, then we can help you.

[msowsun]

I don't see how you can compare the two. The G10 is a top end P&S and the A200 is a entry level DSLR. They may be the same price, but they are VERY different cameras.

[m3nm3]

I am waiting on the availability of the Canon G10. Do any of you know what available in October really means based on Canon history? In other words, might it be early October, or does it mean that it may be end of October or later?

[Collin85]

I don't see how you can compare the two. The G10 is a top end P&S and the A200 is a entry level DSLR. They may be the same price, but they are VERY different cameras.

Agreed.

You're comparing apples to oranges. The G10 is a top-of-the-line Canon compact. The A200 is a digital SLR. They are completely different animals and you need to take a hard look at what exactly you're demanding from your photography in order to decide.

[Aweitzel]

better as in Image quality? the build of the camera? better in how?
I think the G9 is better then an slr because its more compact and i can keep it in my motorcycle jacket and get images id otherwise loose cause of the bulk of an slr.
but then agian I think the 40d is a better camera cause i can use it at higher ISO with out alot of noise (not the only reasons just an example)
As said before, i think you have to tells us what do you want IN a camera, and what do want to photograph, just asking what is the better camera, everyone will have a different Opinion.

[msowsun]

According to this thread....... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6370033&postcount=1 the OP already has a Sony A200.....

[etl45]

yes i do have a sony a200 and thanks for all the feedback!

this camera is accually for my girlfriend. I was thinking of getting her the G9.

but then i heard the G10 will arrive shortly.

I love my a200, but i was wonder what would be the better overall camera, when the size of the camera does not matter!

thanks!

[etl45]

yes i do have a sony a200 and thanks for all the feedback!

this camera is accually for my girlfriend. I was thinking of getting her the G9.

but then i heard the G10 will arrive shortly.

I love my a200, but i was wonder what would be the better overall camera, when the size of the camera does not matter!

thanks!

[Collin85]

yes i do have a sony a200 and thanks for all the feedback!

this camera is accually for my girlfriend. I was thinking of getting her the G9.

but then i heard the G10 will arrive shortly.

I love my a200, but i was wonder what would be the better overall camera, when the size of the camera does not matter!

thanks!

Again, you've brought no new information to the table. Like everyone has already told you, they are completely different animals. It depends on your specific photographic needs. The output quality is obviously higher with a dSLR, but you need to also consider post-processing, lens selection and the usual learning curve. There is no absolute 'better camera'.

What do you shoot?

[etl45]

wow. okay!

sooo sony a200 with the lense kit (18-70) vs G10!

which takes better pictures. faster. better quality. bang for the buck. more features.

thanks!

i know they are totally different! but which one is more of a camera!

like a G10 and a canon powershot SD is totally different too!

but the easy answer for that would be the G10 right? i think? haha

[Collin85]

wow. okay!

sooo sony a200 with the lense kit (18-70) vs G10!

which takes better pictures. faster. better quality. bang for the buck. more features.

thanks!

i know they are totally different! but which one is more of a camera!

like a G10 and a canon powershot SD is totally different too!

but the easy answer for that would be the G10 right? i think? haha
Yes but both the G10 and the SD are digital compacts. Here you're comparing digital SLR cameras with digital compacts. They're different animals!

The Sony has the potential to take better pictures, but you must be willing to go through the learning curve of dSLRs and be willing to post-process your images. Otherwise you'll find the G9/10 will often take images with more 'pop' straight out of the camera. Do you know what I'm saying now? You can't just line them up and go 'this is better, this is worse'. It's not black or white like that.

Also when you're going into dSLRs, you're investing into a camera system, not just the camera. You have to also consider lenses and flashes. Basically, it's not just always about buying a dSLR and then leaving it at that. For example, if you prefer to shoot telephoto alot (zooming in), then you'll find the G9/10 would zoom further than that 17-80 lens. But of course, you can always purchase a telephoto lens for your Sony (but then that would mean spending more money).

In the end, like I've already asked you, what do you shoot? Forget about 'which camera is overall better'. There is no clear answer, like I've already explained. The best way you can let us help you is to tell us what you plan to do with your camera. What do you shoot?

[Aweitzel]

Technically speaking, an slr will always take better pictures.
that being said, hand me a 1d series and it would look like a cell phone took the pic.
If your willing to work and learn your camera, any camera will take amazing images.
What mode you shoot in? Auto, program, full manual?
If you shoot Full manual, then i would suggest the slr. If you stay in auto and even program get the g10, cause you will never use the full potential of the an slr.

[etl45]

thanks guys! i think i mite just go for the G10!

since i already have a slr~

[n1as]

Technically speaking, an slr will always take better pictures.
that being said, hand me a 1d series and it would look like a cell phone took the pic.
If your willing to work and learn your camera, any camera will take amazing images.
What mode you shoot in? Auto, program, full manual?
If you shoot Full manual, then i would suggest the slr. If you stay in auto and even program get the g10, cause you will never use the full potential of the an slr.

A very good point is raised here. First a DSLR will ALWAYS have much greater potential for producing better pictures than any P&S. This is simply due to larger sensors and superior optics. Second, that potential will only be realized if the user has enough base knowledge to make good images in the first place.

Whether you shoot in manual or green box mode doesn't really matter. What matters is that on each shot you are responsible for both the Exposure (the amount of light) and the Image (composition, focus, how it looks). The camera may be able to take care of the exposure part but the image, which includes composition, is up to you.

There are 4 things I tell my students to think about for each image: ISAW which means ISO, Shutter, Aperture and White Balance. Learn what these 4 things are and how they affect the image and your camera, whether it is a DSLR or a cheap P&S, will begin producing better images.

[Aweitzel]

+1 N1as

[tinfire]

I have 2 Sony DSLRs the A100 and A350 and a Canon G9.

If action shots and available light shots are a priority then go for the DSLR.
For anything else I love my G9 ; it's just so tactile.
It's one of the few cameras that feels good to hold.

Although I said I wouldn't upgrade to a G10 I'm begining to wonder. I'm in Hong Kong in a couple of weeks and if the prices are right ..well maybe:lol:

[DavidM]

Etl45 :
Maybe you should talk to you Girlfriend,
start by asking her which camera she'd be happier carrying around...........