Canon Rebel Vs. Olympus E300

[mrzippo]

I am a begginer in photography and i want to change my Canon AE-1 Program, I saw the Olympu E300 with an Zuiko lens of 14-45mm on $499.99 on amazon.com but the i saw also the Canon Rebel (300D) With an 18-55mm lens at the same price but refurbished....they both have great reviews, but i just don't know wich one to get....could someone help me?

 

[Big Mike]

Here is a side by side comparison.

The big difference, IMO, is the lenses used by either camera. The 300D uses Canon EF & EF-S lenses (and compatible)...which includes a huge selection and some of the best lenses in the world. The E300 uses a new lens system called 4/3. I don't know how many lenses are available but it's certainly one a fraction of what is available in the EF mount.

For this reason, I would look at the Canon over the Olympus. Look around, you may be able to find a used newer/better model for that price. Check out the Rebel XT (350D) or the 20D.

 

[OVR]

My opinion... not the body is the most important thing when you buy... the lenses are... you can take a Canon 300D and then when you will upgrade the body you will have more accesories and other things...
if you have money you can buy a Canon 30D...