which one is better Sony DSLR-A100 or canon D400 for professional photography?

Answer 1

I'm not certain what you mean by "professional photography" but I can tell you one thing: both cameras are relatively inexpensive consumer cameras. That being said, I don't know what you intend to use them for. Let me explain. Are you interested in Sport Photography? If so, those cameras have certain limitations. You'd do well to look at more expensive (faster frames per second, faster start up, faster buffering, etc). If, however, you're interested in just taking vacation or holiday photos or family snapshots... I'd suggest that you speak with a salesperson at a reputable camera store like B & H, and let that person know what you're intrested in photographing; he/she should be able to reply and give you better advice based on your understanding of photography and your budget.

I use Nikon equipment but given the choice between a Sony and a Canon, I'd take the Canon because of the availability and wide variety of lenses available plus the quality of lenses made by Canon (comparable to Nikon lenses in most cases) which are better for image detail quality.

I use Nikon FILM cameras because of personal preferences (too many to go into here) but if I wanted a camera with "pro" features, I'd get the D80 and would also get the Nikkor 18-135fmm lens (a DX lens, engineered for Nikon digital cameras, that is very versatile and yields great image detail). I consider it the poor man's pro camera. I don't know which Canon camera model is comparable.

I hope I've helped you. Best wishes.

Answer 2

Professional photography demands a system of support. Sony simply does not have it in place. I agree with mobi about "the other one." The Canon EOS 400D doesn't even have a spot meter and a pro will know what this is and know how to use it. If these are your final choices, though, get the Canon. At least it will move you towards a good system camera when you upgrade your body later on.

For your interest, please read this previous post. It puts the Nikon D80 on top in the comparison the current crop of 10 MP cameras. If you are serious about professional use, I'd extrapolate one more level and get a Nikon D200 and build from there.

The February 2007 issue of Popular Photography has an article where they compared the top 10 MP DSLR's.

I took the scores and ranked the cameras similar to the way Formula 1 gives championship points. I just gave 5 for 1st place down to 1 for last place, splitting the difference when cameras tied in their catagories.

They evaluated Image Quality (giving this twice as much weight as anything else), Ease of Use, Control, and System Flexibility.

The final order and my scores are:

Nikon D80 - 17.5 points
- BEST in Image Quality, Control and System Flexibility
Canon Rebel XTi (400D) - 13.5 points
- Tied for best in System Flexibility
Pentax K10D - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Samsung GX10 - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Sony Alpha 100 - 7 points
- LAST in Image Quality, Ease of Use and System Flexibility."

Go to the original question and read the responses for more opinions.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiG00eHyd0oq5b.X7J.jiULzy6IX?qid=20070113133139AAHWJY0

If you want to get the "best" for the real world, consider the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D if you can afford it. For about $300-500 less, look at the results of the recent PopPhoto test and choose from that list accoriding to your taste.

Personally, I use a Nikon D200 and would recommend it without hesitation to someone who has some knowledge of photography. For someone who wants the "best," but is starting with somewhat of an "entry level" knowledge base, I'd suggest the Nikon D80.

There are people out there who will state their preference for the Canon cameras and I will not argue with them. The Canon 30D and 400D are excellent cameras as well. You would have to visit a camera store or camera department and pick them up and see what you think.

Then again, the same magazine that put the Sony Alpha 100 dead last in this comparison named it the camera of the year in the previous issue!

This review is now available online at: http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3569/10mp-dslr-shootout.html

I have a whole series of answers that would make you choose the Nikon D80 over the Canon 400D and then it's a short step of logic to buy the D200. I'd chain them together here, but I don't know what our text limits are! Just don't get the Sony.

Answer 3

Stick to Nikon or Canon. For Canon, you have the "Mark" series or the 30D and for Nikon, you have the D2H series or the D200.

The other benefit of using Canon or Nikon is the wide array of lenses available in the second hand market. Good lenses outlive the camera. If you buy a Sony DLSR, there are only a few lenses available (all new and expensive) and there arent new Minolta or applicable third party lenses. Also, its going to be difficult to sell your Sont lenses considering a very small market segment.

Answer 4

Nikon D-80

Answer 5

the other one..........................