A current dSLR lineup

ziggy53

I am trying to put together a short list of current dSLR cameras from all the major players, avoiding "niche" cameras and camera backs. I am purposely not including cameras that I feel are showing their age (Canon 300D and the Kodak DCS - SLR series), or are simply re-purposed, reduced function versions (Pentax *ist DL, Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D).

This list will be used to start a new system, and is sorted by lens mount. In one case, the Fuji S3 is sorted in with Nikon because of the lens mount. Otherwise the list is sorted by manufacturer name. (Lucky Canon)

The list is compiled from DPReview and Steve's digicam information. Yes, there is a reason why the features are limited to those shown.

Does this look fairly complete and accurate?

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Camera Comparison



Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II - 16.7 MP full frame sensor, 4 fps, $7249 (street)

Canon EOS-1D Mark II N - 8.2 MP APS-H size sensor (1.3x), 8.5 fps, $3999 (retail)

Canon EOS 5D - 12.8 MP full frame sensor, 3 fps, $3299 (retail)

Canon EOS 20D - 8.2 MP APS-C size sensor (1.6x), 5 fps, $1386 (street)

Canon EOS 350D Digital - 8.0 MP APS-C size sensor (1.6x), 3 fps, $846 (street)



Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D – 6 MP, Minolta APS-C sensor (1.5x), 3 fps, $1319 (street)



Nikon D2X - 12.2 MP, Nikon DX sensor (1.5x), 5 fps, $4624 (street)

Nikon D2Hs - 4 MP, Nikon DX sensor (1.5x), 8 fps, $3249 (street)

Nikon D70s - 6 MP, Nikon DX sensor (1.5x), 3 fps, $1162 (street)

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro - 6.1 (12) MP, Nikon DX sensor (1.5x), 1 fps, $2141 (street)



Olympus E-300 – 8 MP, Olympus 4/3 system (2x), 2.5 fps, $639 (street)



Pentax *ist DS – 6.1 MP, Pentax APS-C sensor (1.5x), 2.8 fps, $773 (street)

RickP66

You left out the Canon 300D.

ziggy53

RickP66 wrote:

You left out the Canon 300D.

That was intentional. I feel the shooting performance of the 350 versus the 300 is a major improvement and the price differential is too small to mention both. It is a judgement call that I don't think I'll regret.

Thanks,

ziggy53

pathfinder

No Sigma Foveions??

ziggy53

pathfinder wrote:

No Sigma Foveions??

I considered them, but they are such special purpose cameras, I had to consider them as "niche" cameras and so they didn't make the list.

The Nikon D2HS may get dropped for similar reasons. I'm still mulling that over. (Heck, I couldn't even get a D2HS, even if I wanted one.)

Thanks,

ziggy53