Canon T3I vs. Sony RX100ii ?

[thephilfranke]

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?

 

[Ubrales]

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/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3i_18_55mm_is_ii_lens_kit

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_25492_D3200_DSLR_Camera_With.html

 

[thephilfranke]

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/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3i_18_55mm_is_ii_lens_kit

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_25492_D3200_DSLR_Camera_With.html

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

 

[Ubrales]

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/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3i_18_55mm_is_ii_lens_kit

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_25492_D3200_DSLR_Camera_With.html

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)

 

[thephilfranke]

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/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3i_18_55mm_is_ii_lens_kit

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_25492_D3200_DSLR_Camera_With.html

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!

 

[amuffin]

I think you should go with Micro 4/3!