Mike Clegg
Photography
Here you will find a buying guide to help you decide the type of camera you may want.
The guide is broke into sections with the first section talking about specifications, the second section stating the level the camera would be good for, and the final section looking at certain shot scenarios and whether the camera would be good for that scenario.
I hope you find it useful, feel free to leave a comment or send me a message if you think something should be added or doesn't sound right.
I hope this helps with your decisions. You will find a Canon buying guide here. I will add other brands in the near future.
Of course feel free to contact me if you have any questions or leave a comment.
The guide is broke into sections with the first section talking about specifications, the second section stating the level the camera would be good for, and the final section looking at certain shot scenarios and whether the camera would be good for that scenario.
I hope you find it useful, feel free to leave a comment or send me a message if you think something should be added or doesn't sound right.
| Compact Camera | Mirrorless Camera | Beginner DSLR | Midrange DSLR | Professional DSLR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Cheap | Midrange | Cheap-midrange | Midrange-Expensive | Very Expensive |
| Size | Small and can go in your pocket | Can be a bit bigger than compacts | Bulky | Bulky | Bulky |
| Weight | Light | Can be heavier than compacts but still light | Heavy | Heavy | Heavy |
| Interchangable lenses | No | Sometimes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor size | Cropped | Mostly cropped but some full frame | Cropped | Cropped or full frame | Full frame |
| ISO Range | Small range | Varies range | Medium range | Large range | Very Large range |
| Good for...Beginners | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Good for...Enthusiasts | No | Yes | No | Yes | Maybe |
| Good for...Professionals | No | Maybe, if high end | No | Maybe, often as backup | Yes |
| Good for...Travel photos | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Good for...handheld Low light photography | Yes, but may be noisy | Yes, but unless upper range may be noisy | Yes, but may be noisy | Yes, but unless upper range may be noisy | Yes |
| Good for...Landscape photography | Basic shots | Maybe depends on the camera | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Good for...Large prints | No | Maybe depends on the camera | No | Yes | Yes |
| Good for...Non professional Sports Photography | Yes, but you may want a good zoom or fast burst mode | Often yes | yes | Yes | Yes |
| Good for...Wedding photography | No | Maybe depends on the camera, new models are now quite advanced | No | Yes | Yes |
| Good for...Professional Sports Photos | No | No | No | Maybe | Yes |
| Good for...Extreme weather | No | No | No | No | Yes |
I hope this helps with your decisions. You will find a Canon buying guide here. I will add other brands in the near future.
Of course feel free to contact me if you have any questions or leave a comment.
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The above review is based on mikecleggphotography's personal opinion, often from using the product. Any specifications and prices are believed to be true, but should be double checked when purchasing. Mikecleggphotography is not responsible for any damage to your equipment or yourself if you use the product mentioned. My review is designed to help you with your purchasing decisions, but any decisions are ultimately your own.