[SOLVED] which camera to choose under £1000 (with two lenses) better than Iphone 12 pro

[Barton7]

Hi, I was trying yo do some research about cameras, but they only left me more confused. I am a beginner and I just want to take better photos for Instagram and for fun. There are two kits that I have found so far.

CANON EOS 250D DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 III & EF 50 mm f/1.8 STM Lens for £669
and Sony ZV-1 for £550 on ebay.
But I would like some significant upgrade comparing to my iphone 12 pro, is it possible in that budget?
I'd rather a brand new camera from the store with a warranty.

 

[USAFRet]

Its hard to go wrong with either. But they are quite different.
The Canon is a DSLR. Interchangeable lenses.
The Sony is a fixed zoom lens, not changeable.

https://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos250d&products=sony_zv1


And don't buy from fleabay if you can help it.
Buy something from a known retailer, with an actual warranty.

 

[Barton7]

Its hard to go wrong with either. But they are quite different.
The Canon is a DSLR. Interchangeable lenses.
The Sony is a fixed zoom lens, not changeable.

https://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos250d&products=sony_zv1


And don't buy from fleabay if you can help it.
Buy something from a known retailer, with an actual warranty.

Is there a better option in this price range? and are those better than an iphone 12 pro camera?

 

[USAFRet]

Is there a better option in this price range? and are those better than an iphone 12 pro camera?

Don't get too wrapped up in "better".
Technique and lighting are far more important than the difference between Sony/Canon/Nikon/Fuji.
Any DSLR in that price range will be roughly similar.

They will all take good pics. They will probably be better, with practice, than an iPhone.

They may differ a little on specific features.
Look here for a feature search:
https://www.dpreview.com/products/search/cameras#!

Also, look here:
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-under-500
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-cameras-under-1000

 

[Barton7]

I know, but what i meant is that the picture to be more sharp and better in low low light condition like at night or late evening

 

[USAFRet]

I know, but what i meant is that the picture to be more sharp and better in low low light condition like at night or late evening

And that is what a DSLR or mirrorless is really good at.

Fuji/Canon/Nikon/Pentax/Sony....

Also, you're buying into an ecosystem.
The lenses are probably more important that the camera body.

Also:
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/camera-deals

 

[Barton7]

I ended up getting a fuji x-s10 with a lens
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8512576?clickSR=slp:term:fujifilm x-s10:1:761:1

 

[USAFRet]

I ended up getting a fuji x-s10 with a lens
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8512576?clickSR=slp:term:fujifilm x-s10:1:761:1

Excellent choice.
https://www.dpreview.com/products/fujifilm/slrs/fujifilm_xs10

I have a Fuji X-T1, with several lenses.

 

[LordVile]

I ended up getting a fuji x-s10 with a lens
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8512576?clickSR=slp:term:fujifilm x-s10:1:761:1

Just need to start a lens collection now 😉

 

[USAFRet]

Just need to start a lens collection now 😉

Indeed.

The lenses with my X-T1

18-55 kit lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/883530-REG/Fujifilm_XF_18_55mm_f_2_8_4_OIS.html

35mm f/1.4
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839139-REG/Fujifilm_16240755_35mm_f_1_4_XF_R.html

50-230mm zoom
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1113032-REG/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f_4_5_6_7_ois.html

Pinhole
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bozzou/pinhole-pro-professional-pinhole-lens-for-dslr-and

Macro extension tube
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PVP07JI
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The 35mm f/1.4 is by far my fave.

 

[LordVile]

Indeed.

The lenses with my X-T1

18-55 kit lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/883530-REG/Fujifilm_XF_18_55mm_f_2_8_4_OIS.html

35mm f/1.4
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/839139-REG/Fujifilm_16240755_35mm_f_1_4_XF_R.html

50-230mm zoom
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1113032-REG/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f_4_5_6_7_ois.html

Pinhole
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bozzou/pinhole-pro-professional-pinhole-lens-for-dslr-and

Macro extension tube
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PVP07JI
----------------

The 35mm f/1.4 is by far my fave.

Ah I have the Kit lens amd the XF 55-200mm 3.4-4.8 and the XF 35mm 2.0 WR.