Gadgets And Tech

Here is a quick comparison of top digital SLRs in the market: Sony A350, Canon EOS 50D, Canon EOS 450D, Nikon D5000 and the Nikon D300. Below are the pictures, general specifications and each camera’s strengths and weakness/es.

Sony A350 Specifications:

Total pixels: 14.9 megapixels
LCD monitor: 2.7-inch
Sensor: 23.5×15.7mmCCD
Weight: 582g

Strength: This digital SLR is capable of photos that are truly stunning. Its Live View mode makes framing much easier.

Weakness: Its Burst mode is pretty poor and there is some noise at higher ISO settings

Canon EOS 50D Specifications:

Total pixels: 15.1 megapixels
LCD monitor: 3-inch
Sensor: 22.3×14.9mm CMOS
Weight: 730g

Strength: This digital SLR is whopping great especially with its 15-meg images. It features fast and accurate shooting and focusing .

Weakness: Noise at high ISO settings

Canon EOS 450D Specifications:

Total pixels: 12.2 megapixels
LCD monitor: 3-inch
Sensor: 22.2×14.8mm CMOS
Weight: 475g

Strength: This digital SLR’s 12-meg sensor and IS kit lens is impressive. Its LCD screen is big and brash.

Weakness: Its lens feels lightly plasticky and declasse even though it is very good.

Nikon D5000 Specifications:

Total pixels: 12 megapixels
LCD monitor: 2.7-inch
Sensor: 23.6×15.8mm CMOS
Weight: 550g

Strength: What’s great about this DSLR are the quality of its 12-megapixel stills, its Live View picture and 720p movie mode.

Weakness: Its lack of autofocus

Nikon D300 Specifications:

Total pixels: 12.3 megapixels
LCD monitor: 3-inch
Sensor: 23.6×15.8mm CMOS
Weight: 826g

Strength: Its strength is its quick shooting and responsive auto focus which produces top quality snaps.

Weakness: Nice camera but it has complex controls and it’s very pricey – not for neophytes.