Canon G12 or a DSLR for a beginner?

[Dao]

Is there really a big difference between a DSLR and a Canon G12?

Of course, there are a difference between a DSLR and G12. The differences depend on the photographer and what the photographer want to do with the camera.

If ....
- You just compare a Nikon D3100 with standard kit lens with G12.
- You are planning to use the auto mode with either D3100 or G12.
- Mainly use for family photos or events.
- Planning to get a hotshoe flash in indoor (low light) situation.

I will say you may not see much differences between the 2. (FYI, I bought a G11 for my wife and I am currently using a Canon DSLR)


However, if
- You do not mind carry extra lenses or heavier lenses and other photography related accessories.
- You want to learn more about photography
- You are going after certain types of photography that require special lens such as macro shots of bugs, photo of birds or sports events capture a person kicking a soccer ball ...

Then you may see big differences between a DSLR and G12.

 

[karatava]

Is there really a big difference between a DSLR and a Canon G12?

Of course, there are a difference between a DSLR and G12. The differences depend on the photographer and what the photographer want to do with the camera.

If ....
- You just compare a Nikon D3100 with standard kit lens with G12.
- You are planning to use the auto mode with either D3100 or G12.
- Mainly use for family photos or events.
- Planning to get a hotshoe flash in indoor (low light) situation.

I will say you may not see much differences between the 2. (FYI, I bought a G11 for my wife and I am currently using a Canon DSLR)


However, if
- You do not mind carry extra lenses or heavier lenses and other photography related accessories.
- You want to learn more about photography
- You are going after certain types of photography that require special lens such as macro shots of bugs, photo of birds or sports events capture a person kicking a soccer ball ...

Then you may see big differences between a DSLR and G12.

Thank you and let me ask the question in a different point of view.

I have a Canon Ixus 65 (SD630) already, then does it worth to buy a Canon G12?

 

[usayit]

Yes... I'd take G12 (or even the previous G-series) over the SD630

 

[Student]

Buy a Pentax K-x. It's under £400 and rivals with the Nikon D90.

 

[inter]

Canon G11 was a very good camera in its class (I believe that G12 has the same technical characteristics)

 

[PASM]

You get more DOF control, not more DOF.

You'll get more depth of field with a DSLR, it has a larger sensor - something a G12 or other point and shoots can't touch, especially with the right lenses.