DSLR VS MIRRORLESS
Oct 12, 2017 12:59:51 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
As a newbie, I would like to know everyones opinion on the a6000, vs. the D3300. My interests lay in general family photography, landscape, and macro.
Oct 12, 2017 13:10:05 #
You joined 6 years ago. Newbie?
Either will give good results. Best bet is to handle both and see how they feel in your hand and how you like the viewing options. Beyond that, ready aim shoot in whatever mode you prefer.
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Either will give good results. Best bet is to handle both and see how they feel in your hand and how you like the viewing options. Beyond that, ready aim shoot in whatever mode you prefer.
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Oct 12, 2017 13:21:38 #
hookedupin2005 wrote:
As a newbie, I would like to know everyones opinion on the a6000, vs. the D3300. My interests lay in general family photography, landscape, and macro.
Take a look at side by side comparisons of features to help make up your mind:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Sony-Alpha-A6000/detailed
Oct 12, 2017 17:26:49 #
Depends upon how easy the menu system is to find and change settings.
Handle a few and explore. Some work on touch screen, some have simple buttons to 'shortcut' things like ISO WB etc and programme settings - some need you to scroll through different pages and 'enter' your choice for each setting.
Yes you will learn 'how' but which is the least 'fiddly' for you.
Most big stores have a 'selection' you can handle then check out B&H
Handle a few and explore. Some work on touch screen, some have simple buttons to 'shortcut' things like ISO WB etc and programme settings - some need you to scroll through different pages and 'enter' your choice for each setting.
Yes you will learn 'how' but which is the least 'fiddly' for you.
Most big stores have a 'selection' you can handle then check out B&H
Oct 12, 2017 17:48:36 #
hookedupin2005 wrote:
As a newbie, I would like to know everyones opinion on the a6000, vs. the D3300. My interests lay in general family photography, landscape, and macro.
For what you're doing it will not make one iota of differeance.
But I'd go with the Nikon, it's a MUCH, MUCH, MUCH bigger family!
To ME, that's the most important.
Minutiae, is just THAT, minutiae!!!
SS
Oct 12, 2017 19:06:43 #
hookedupin2005 wrote:
As a newbie, I would like to know everyones opinion on the a6000, vs. the D3300. My interests lay in general family photography, landscape, and macro.
I don't shoot Sony for one reason; their proprietary hot shoe.
Oct 12, 2017 19:39:04 #
In looking at the side by side at ISO 6400 comparison on imaging resource the Nikon shows extreme noise that the Sony doen't. Do research. That's what I do. Ask any photographer and most will say they like the camera they have. That's rather subjective, so be scientific to may the money count. http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM and https://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Sony-A6000-versus-Nikon-D3300___942_928
Oct 12, 2017 20:37:57 #
Oct 12, 2017 20:56:31 #
Oct 12, 2017 21:08:38 #
Here's a side by side comparison. https://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=nikon_d3300&products=sony_a6000
Oct 13, 2017 05:51:25 #
hookedupin2005 wrote:
As a newbie, I would like to know everyones opinion on the a6000, vs. the D3300. My interests lay in general family photography, landscape, and macro.
Tough question. I have a DSLR (D750) and an A6000. The A6000 is an extremely competent camera, but I still prefer the D750 for overall quality, especially under difficult lighting conditions. I've been using big cameras all my adult life, so relying on a compact is foreign to me. Just like I computers; I prefer a desktop to a laptop.
There are very good videos from Gary Fong about the A6000, both for sale and for free.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYXwCGWb7Yg
https://www.garyfong.com/products/unleash-power-your-sony-a6000
Comparison sites -
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Oct 13, 2017 06:02:24 #
By time you buy the camera and then lenses (which you don't seem to have if considering these different cameras) then I would add it's hard to beat the deal at Best buy on the Fuji xt20 with two lenses for size, weight and quality. Of course you should handle first but compare this with what you're considering as well. Good Luck and happy shooting!
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/fujifilm-x-series-x-t20-mirrorless-camera-with-16-50mm-and-50-230mm-lenses-silver/6009402.p?skuId=6009402
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/fujifilm-x-series-x-t20-mirrorless-camera-with-16-50mm-and-50-230mm-lenses-silver/6009402.p?skuId=6009402
Oct 13, 2017 06:40:08 #
hookedupin2005 wrote:
As a newbie, I would like to know everyones opinion on the a6000, vs. the D3300. My interests lay in general family photography, landscape, and macro.
I don't know anything about the a6000 but keep in mind that the D3300 (if you are talking Nikon) is an entry level camera and, as such, has a few restrictions in capability and durability. However, it is a very good entry level camera for the money and a good way to get started.
Oct 13, 2017 06:44:23 #
Oct 13, 2017 07:56:12 #
hookedupin2005 wrote:
As a newbie, I would like to know everyones opinion on the a6000, vs. the D3300. My interests lay in general family photography, landscape, and macro.
I own an a6000 and D500 gave my D5100 to my son who sold it to buy the 6500.
Bought the Sony for my wife to use. She wanted a smaller camera. Agree with others who said go hold them both. Best Buy has them (newer model for Nikon). When my wife held the D5300 she said “I don’t want a Mini D500”.
a6000 has great adjustments and easy to use once you practice. Fast shutter speed.
D500 has great options for adjustments. D3300 adjustments like a6000 not as easy but not hard.
I’d go with the a6000 over the D3300 but maybe the D5300 or latest D5xxx over both you asked about. Nikon has lots of lenses. But there are lenses for Sony plus adapters you can use for none Sony lenses.
Keep us in the loop when you make a decision.
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