2nr Photographers...which is the better camera

GorgonZuki · Postby **GorgonZuki** » June 10th, 2009, 11:33 am

I need help to choose a camera please. I'm not a professional but I hate to miss a great shot!! Forget looks, forget size. Which is the better camera to get clean, crisp, detailed pictures in all conditions!

First one is the Sony DSC-H3
link to specs
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/H3/H3A.HTM

Second one is the Sony DSC-T300
link to specs
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyt300/

Thanks for any assistance.

Aaron 2NR · Postby **Aaron 2NR** » June 10th, 2009, 11:44 am

look a comparison of both
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare ... 3&show=all

id go with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300

ray d saint · Postby **ray d saint** » June 10th, 2009, 11:46 am

This could have been posted in the photography thread.

Postby **Dragist** » June 10th, 2009, 11:53 am

ray786 wrote:This could have been posted in the photography thread.

Nope that's for Pictures.

ray d saint · Postby **ray d saint** » June 10th, 2009, 11:56 am

^^ ok my bad!

Carry on...

Postby **Chiney** » June 10th, 2009, 11:57 am

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » June 10th, 2009, 12:36 pm

GorgonZuki wrote:I hate to miss a great shot!!

From the link you posted for the DSC-H3, the Test Summary shows a power-on time of 2.3 secs and shutter lag (the time it takes between pressing the shutter button and when the camera actually snaps the shot) of up to 1.36 secs. Believe me, this will be VERY frustrating for you, given what you've said above.

The power on time for the DSC-T300 isn't any better at 2.7 secs, but the maximum shutter lag of 0.476 secs is much better than the H3.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/T300/T300A.HTM

Also, the T300 has a higher megapixel count than the H3, so it should give you "cleaner, crisper, more detailed pictures".

If these are your only options, I'd say the T300 is your better choice.

RBphoto · Postby **RBphoto** » June 10th, 2009, 12:50 pm

Fyah bun dat DSC-H3 for 450USD. You can get better point and shoot for less if you go canon. For that price, you can get a Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens and get to know the wonderful world of DSLR photography. dredman1, Higher megapixel sometimes means greater noise even though you get better resolution.

DSC-T300 better bang for buck than the rediculously overpriced H3 though, but it is outdated. I think the 500 is the current model you should go for if you insist on sony.

Remember, the camera is only as good as the photographer, and if you can't compose a shot or know the basics of photography, then more megapixels or photoshop will not help you make better pictures.

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » June 10th, 2009, 2:52 pm

crossdrilled wrote:dredman1, Higher megapixel sometimes means greater noise even though you get better resolution.

Very true, though in this case the sensor size in the T300 is also bigger than the H3.
The pixel density (check the link with the comparison of the 2) is only slightly higher, so the increase in noise should not be very noticeable as compared to the increased resolution due to the higher megapixels.

RBphoto · Postby **RBphoto** » June 10th, 2009, 3:15 pm

^^^True that.

Captainzaak · Postby **Captainzaak** » June 10th, 2009, 3:19 pm

Never used the DSC-H3 but i own the T300 and i have no complaints what so ever.

Works great.

Just my 2cents

RBphoto · Postby **RBphoto** » June 10th, 2009, 3:24 pm

The H3 selling in pricesmart I think.

GorgonZuki · Postby **GorgonZuki** » June 10th, 2009, 3:30 pm

Thanks all...the T300 it is! Anybody want a H3 to buy? cheeeeep!

RBphoto · Postby **RBphoto** » June 10th, 2009, 4:15 pm

How cheap?

ray d saint · Postby **ray d saint** » June 10th, 2009, 4:17 pm

crossdrilled wrote:How cheap?

X 2

GorgonZuki · Postby **GorgonZuki** » June 10th, 2009, 4:58 pm

Like $1500...pm meh

RapToR · Postby **RapToR** » June 10th, 2009, 6:17 pm

Sony DSC-T900

12.1 megapixel 4x optical zoom lens, 3.5" touch screen LCD, Intelligent Auto, Smile Shutterâ„¢, Face Detection, Optical SteadyShotâ„¢ image stabilization, 720p HD video.

$2800.00

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