Sony a200 vs. nikon d40? which 1 should i get?

Question

OK I'm planning on getting into photography and i want to know which 1 should i get? Ive been doing research and idk what picture lol so i want to read your pro and your cons. so please of u can help me that would be great. and don't tell me to get any other camera lol. and this is mainly for just fun learning the photography life I'm mostly gonna be shooting cars that's what I'm into most but yea u get the poin hope u guys can help.

Answer 1

Based upon reviews of each camera. I think the D40 would be an appropriate choice for your needs. Though both have their pros and cons, it seems that the D40 has more good points than the A200 has to offer, especially for your needs. Here are reviews for each camera from dpreview.com. This is a highly reputable, and well regarded digital camera review site. This is where you will get the most reliable reviews from, IMHO. For both cameras, I'm linking you to the 'conclusion' pages. You can choose other pages from a pull down menu for things like sample images and more, but these pages will sum things up for each camera very well for you:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslr...

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40...

Answer 2

Pro:  Both cameras are DSLR's so have much larger sensors than any P&S camera.  Neither suffer form the shutter lag issues found on all P&S cameras.  Both have interchangeable lenses.

Pro Nikon:  There are currently 29 AF-S (Silent Wave Motor that enables ultra-high speed autofocusing) available and many more used AF-I and AF-S lenses available.  As you later upgrade to more advanced Nikon cameras, lenses from 1959 (except for some early fisheyes) can be used.

Con Sony:  They are new comers to the still photography arena, so even though some Minolta lenses will work, you will have to check on a lens by lens basis to make sure if older lenses will work on the A200.

Answer 3

Nikon d40 without a doubt ,Nikon is an excellent camera over sony

Answer 4

Nikon, they specialize in cameras.

Answer 5

nikon definitly lenses that can be bought and that the fact that they make their own lenses. IE covered under warranty

Answer 6

Nikon has a really good selection of lenses, but most of their best won't autofocus on the D40. Also, many people like the D40 because of its good high ISO performance, but that's because it has only a 6MP image sensor. (In fact, the Nikon D40 is the last dSLR on the market that still only has a 6MP image sensor.) If you don't need to shoot at higher ISO settings, you would be better off with the higher resolution.

The A200 has a better autofocus system, higher resolution, as good a selection of lenses, plus sensor shift image stabilization, and is comparably priced.

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains all the top-quality, high-performance technologies that you expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have the sharpest and most reliable optical performance available. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier.

Nikon D40 Highlights

Extraordinary Nikon image quality The D40's high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon's high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color.

Easy operation with intuitive controls Intuitive controls make the D40 point-and-shoot simple, enabling even first-time SLR users to capture beautiful memories perfectly.

Nikon's smallest digital SLR ever At just over 16 ounces, the beautifully styled and compact D40 makes high-performance digital SLR photography easier and more convenient than ever.

Nikon D40 DSLR highlights

The D40 is capable of shooting 2.5 frames per second

Fast startup with instant shutter response: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.

Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.

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