Re: Low end DSLR or High end P&S



dmedhora@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Similarities between a ZLR and SLR
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1) Same look, feel, size and weight
2) Program and Manual controls, just like the SLR ( though a bit
limited for e.g aperture closing to F11 only which is F16 - F22
equivalent of SLR)
3) Not much shutter lag
4) Not pocketable
5) Both expensive

Differences between a ZLR and SLR
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1) SLR has larger sensor = meaning better pictures, rather, less noise
2) ZLR has image stabilization ( though the ZLR model I like which is
the fujifilm S9500 doesn't have that and the minolta 5D SLR does have
it)
3) ZLR can zoom to 300+ whereas its a fortune to buy even 200mm zoom
lenses for an SLR
4) SLR can interchange lenses, though I don't like that because it
means more weight to carry
5) SLR has better quality even for 5x7 prints because of its bigger
sensor and quality lens.
6) SLR still has a quality picture at ISO 1600 or more..
In that regard is Image Stabilization on an ZLR equivalent to a Higher
ISO and Higher shutter speed on an SLR ? Is it the same thing?

If your subject is moving, fast glass and high ISO is more important than stabilization.

6.5 SLR is capable of shallow depth of field (for isolating the subject from distracting backgrounds) and large apertures (for low light and high speed action). ZLR has more depth of field.

7) ZLR has no optical viewfinder - That's enough to make me turn the
page.
8) SLR has depth of field preview
9) ZLR can do movies.
.



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