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HalifaxDrunk · 12-12-2011, 07:48 AM

Now that the OP's questions has been addressed and he has his camera I have a question as well. I am looking for an entry level DSLR camera for my wife for christmas. She is interested in stepping up from point & shoot but before we determine if she really likes it I don't want to break the bank (also I don't have the extra $ right now).

What are thoughts between these 3 cameras?

Nikon D3100 - DPreview 72% - Silver Award
Sony Alpha SLT-A35 - DPReview 73% - Silver Award
Canon EOS Rebel T3 - DPReview 69%

I can get the Nikon and Sony for about the same price while the Canon is a bit cheaper. My budget is pretty set so I can't really look at the D5100, T2i, T3i or Alpha A55. The Sony NEX-C3 is also a bit cheaper but it seems like the Mrs wants a more traditional looking DSLR.

Thanks.

12-12-2011, 07:48 AM	#14
HalifaxDrunk #2 960 Prankster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a Pub Exp:	Now that the OP's questions has been addressed and he has his camera I have a question as well. I am looking for an entry level DSLR camera for my wife for christmas. She is interested in stepping up from point & shoot but before we determine if she really likes it I don't want to break the bank (also I don't have the extra $ right now). What are thoughts between these 3 cameras? Nikon D3100 - DPreview 72% - Silver Award Sony Alpha SLT-A35 - DPReview 73% - Silver Award Canon EOS Rebel T3 - DPReview 69% I can get the Nikon and Sony for about the same price while the Canon is a bit cheaper. My budget is pretty set so I can't really look at the D5100, T2i, T3i or Alpha A55. The Sony NEX-C3 is also a bit cheaper but it seems like the Mrs wants a more traditional looking DSLR. Thanks.