Digital SLR Cameras > 6 - 8 Megapixels Digital SLR Cameras > CCD > $300 - $500

Advantages: ease-of-use, multitude of features, backward lends compatibility, price
Disadvantages: weight and size but hey if you want small buy a compact! maximum of six megapixels

...lot of money and although it states. It is only backwards compatible with Pentax lenses it is possible to use other brands such as Sigma in manual mode only and this is not stated in the manual. I nearly threw out all my old lenses before I discovered this fact. ... Read review

Advantages: shake reduction in body, high ISO, low noise
Disadvantages: no automatic ccd cleaning

I bought this camera about 14 months ago and mode a couple of thousands photos with it so far. 6 mega pixel doesn't sound much, but is definitely enough. Who honestly ever makes printouts lager then 24x16"? But the "disadvantage of the low number of pixels make some other advantages possible: ISO3200 with very low noise, smaller, usable picture files etc. Also the Share Reduction being built into the camera instead of the lenses (like Canon does) ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use, lightweight, versatile
Disadvantages: None.

I have owned the Canon Rebel Xsi for two years now and love it! It is simple to use, but powerful for all the shots I take. I use it to record my daughter's field hockey and softball games as well as all the important moments in our family's life. I have also used it for portraits, action photos and nature shots. It has great resolution (for editing) and superior ease of use. It connects simply to the computer where I use IPhoto to manipulate the ...
...have had no problem switching the lenses or settings. If you are looking for an easy to use camera with multiple settings and lots of options this is the camera for you. I would recommend it highly to both novices and experienced individuals since each will find the camera suits their needs. ... Read review

Advantages: very professional usage
Disadvantages: too heavy and big

My husband owns one of Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A350 , from what he told me, it can produce a very high picture quality, I'm quite impress with the quality of the picture taken from this camera. It totally change the lighting and effect of your picture even though you don't have a nice scenery. It have the titing mirror and focus is accurate and fast, making your job easier while taken picture. One thing I dont like about this cybershot is that it is ... Read review

Advantages: very professional usage
Disadvantages: too heavy and big

Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200K is a very high end camera, I've to admit that I don't really know how to use this, as the function is too complicated. You have to read the manual in order to know how to use it. It is indeed a super high end camera. It is absolutely not suitable for travelling or vacation use. I can't even slot this into my hand carry bag! it is so heavy and doesn't look nice, but, you will be surprise with the quality of the picture taken, ... Read review