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Canon T3I vs. Sony RX100ii ?

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June 5, 2014 8:43:57 PM

Hello everyone! I am a amateur video maker who has been filming small things here and there but because of some upcoming projects, I am going to need an upgrade to my camera.

I have been looking at the Sony RX100ii and the Canon T3I, but I am not sure which one I want. I have gone back and forth and I am now seeking advice from others.

Here are the main things I like and dislike about each camera:

Sony RX100ii:
Pros: Extremely Portable, Very Simple Interface, Easy to control certain settings, Can deliver DSLR video quality
Cons: No external microphone port (Not a huge deal, as the microphone I use doesn't need a port)

Canon T3I :
Pros: Interchangeable Lenses , Lots of manual settings**, Great Video quality, Flip out Screen
Cons: Kinda Heavy, Lenses can get expensive
** - One thing I am somewhat worried about is that there are too many manual setting and I won't understand or know how to work the camera

Anyways, those are the main standouts I have on each camera. I would love some feedback or opinions from other and maybe even some actual users of the cameras?

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June 6, 2014 5:15:50 AM

You seem to have done your research which is good!

Based on your observations and my reading of the specs I choose the Canon. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras...

The 18 - 55 zoom lens will cover over 95% of the occasions where a camera is used. This lens is all you need.

I am a Nikon user and I correlate quality directly by how much it weighs! Might seem odd but it works for me.

If you are interested in a Nikon, take a look at this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856049-REG/Nikon_...
June 6, 2014 9:10:17 AM

Ubrales said:
You seem to have done your research which is good!

Based on your observations and my reading of the specs I choose the Canon. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras...

The 18 - 55 zoom lens will cover over 95% of the occasions where a camera is used. This lens is all you need.

I am a Nikon user and I correlate quality directly by how much it weighs! Might seem odd but it works for me.

If you are interested in a Nikon, take a look at this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856049-REG/Nikon_...


Thanks for your reply! So I should get the T3I with the kit lens it comes with? Any other lens suggestions you would recommend?

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June 6, 2014 9:17:12 AM

thephilfranke said:
Ubrales said:
You seem to have done your research which is good!

Based on your observations and my reading of the specs I choose the Canon. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras...

The 18 - 55 zoom lens will cover over 95% of the occasions where a camera is used. This lens is all you need.

I am a Nikon user and I correlate quality directly by how much it weighs! Might seem odd but it works for me.

If you are interested in a Nikon, take a look at this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856049-REG/Nikon_...


Thanks for your reply! So I should get the T3I with the kit lens it comes with? Any other lens suggestions you would recommend?


The Canon T3i with the kit lens, OR, the Nikon D 3200 with the kit lens (my recommendation is the D 3200)
June 6, 2014 9:40:02 AM

Ubrales said:
thephilfranke said:
Ubrales said:
You seem to have done your research which is good!

Based on your observations and my reading of the specs I choose the Canon. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras...

The 18 - 55 zoom lens will cover over 95% of the occasions where a camera is used. This lens is all you need.

I am a Nikon user and I correlate quality directly by how much it weighs! Might seem odd but it works for me.

If you are interested in a Nikon, take a look at this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856049-REG/Nikon_...


Thanks for your reply! So I should get the T3I with the kit lens it comes with? Any other lens suggestions you would recommend?


The Canon T3i with the kit lens, OR, the Nikon D 3200 with the kit lens (my recommendation is the D 3200)



Ok, thank you so much! :) 
June 7, 2014 11:10:15 PM

I think you should go with Micro 4/3!
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