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For most people, making the decision to invest in a digital SLR camera is not something that can be taken lightly. The cost of a DSLR can be a lot more than a simple point-and-shoot camera, especially if you intend to purchase additional lenses and other accessories. However, if you love taking photos and would like to extend your skills, buying a good entry-level digital SLR camera will surely be worth every cent that you spend as you'll be able to experiment with more advanced techniques and produce beautiful photos that you can keep forever.

This digital SLR comparison between three of the current most popular entry-level cameras should help you to decide which camera is best for you. The three DSLRs I'll be comparing are:

-Canon EOS 1000D

-Nikon D60

-Sony DSLR-A200

These are all great entry-level cameras in my opinion, but they all have different pros and cons. The cheapest of the three is the Sony DSLR-A200 which can be found for as cheap as $400. The Canon EOS 1000D and the Nikon D60 are both currently about $500, though prices can vary depending on where you look and whether you buy them as part of a package or not.

The Sony is the heaviest, weighing 532g, the Nikon is the second heaviest at 495g and the Canon weighs just 450g. Neither is necessarily better; it really comes down to your personal preference, so if you can you should try to hold the cameras in a shop to see if you prefer a heavier or lighter weight body.

The Sony and the Nikon both use CCD type sensors and have a 10.2 megapixel effective resolution. The Canon uses a CMOS type sensor and has a 10.1 megapixel effective resolution. There is some debate over which type of sensor is superior and both have their own advantages and disadvantages, however the distinctions are minimal and shouldn't make any noticeable difference to the average photographer.

Image stabilization is built into the body of the Sony camera, allowing you take sharper photos even if you're hands are a little shaky. The Canon and the Nikon both also offer image stabilization but it is built into their lenses instead. This may mean that you have to spend a bit more when you buy your camera's lenses if you want to have this feature included.

In order to achieve consistent exposure when taking photos, it's important to have a good range of ISO sensitivity. In a digital SLR camera, this is the equivalent of measuring the film speed. The Canon and the Nikon cameras both have an ISO sensitivity of 100-1600, whereas the Sony has a much better range at 100-3200. This may mean that its better at capturing photos in low lighting conditions.

The monitor size on the Sony digital SLR camera is the largest at 2.7" compared to 2.5" on the Canon and the Nikon cameras. However the Sony and the Nikon do not have a 'Live View' function. Only the Canon has this feature so you don't have to look through the view finder to take your photos, you can preview everything on its LCD screen.

My personal advice is not to get too hung up on all the details between each model when making a digital SLR comparison. The most important consideration should be finding a digital SLR camera that you're comfortable with using. You should also bear in mind that the body of the camera is not as important as the lenses. It's easy to get bogged down picking through all the different features that the various brands and models offer, but the sooner you pick up a DSLR, the sooner you'll be on your way to producing high quality photographs!

Faye M. Young works as a freelance photographer and journalist across the Americas, with a career spanning over 16 years. Please go to Digital SLR Comparison for more DSLR news, reviews, digital photography tips and tricks.

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