Is a Sony dslr preferred for a beginner photographer?
I'm relatively new to photography and would like to buy a dslr that's good for a beginner and a little bit cheap too. I searched about canon and nikon but they are a little bit expensive. I found Sony ones a little bit cheap though. So kindly suggest i should go for sony or not.
Sure why not. 1 thing to note about sony is that their view finder is electronic. Meaning there's a tiny screen there and no the reflection of the actual image from the lens.
Good thing about that is whatever so you see in that view finder is exactly the picture you will get.
Sony SLTs are better for video than SLRs, but if you're actually buying a used DSLR, it's a nice piece of kit.
See how it feels in your hands first, though.
Probably preferred for beginner DSLR would be the Nikon D3100 kit.
Why don't you try nikon D3100. This is my review based on my experience using it.
I'm an amateur photographer, and i purchased nikon D3100. This is a great camera for a motivated amateur to bump up from point-and-shoots. It already takes amazing pictures out of the box with the 18-55mm lens it comes with and on automatic settings. But there are tons of options and settings for elevating your photography. I've had this camera for nearly a month, and I'm still learning how to use it, and loving every minute of it.
I would highly recommend this Nikon 3100 entry level DSLR. Like most people, the choice for me was also between a Canon and Nikon. While they are both excellent cameras, I liked the look of the Nikon more. I haven't purchased any additional lens yet but the kit lens has taken some gorgeous pictures. The menu is easy navigate and it is also easy to transfer pictures to my computer.
Cool stuff:
You can take photos from the live view LCD screen. I shot a few movies and seem great, in focus most of the time. You can still set AUTO ISO from the menu and set minimum shutter speed. Downside is you can't override the AUTO ISO in any mode including Manual. You have to change it back to off from menu and than loose time figuring out which is the best ISO/aperture/shutter speed.
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Sony is putting all of their effort into MILCs, such as the NEX series of cameras. I even doubt they will make a DSLR in a few years.
The Nikon D3100 is the current market leader for beginner entry-level DSLRs, and I suspect the D3200 will as well.