Should you get a prosumer digicam or go for a DSLR?

So which is it gonna be? With prosumer EVF digicams hitting 9 megapixels (like the Fuji FinePix S9000, pictured) and prices for low-end DSLRs falling into the $600s, the two variations are competing for the wallets of well-heeled shooters ready to move beyond point-and-shoots. The typical advice is to go with a DSLR if you want complete control over your shots or have a collection of compatible lenses left from your film days, and to go with the EVF model if you want an easier-to-use camera with extra features like a VGA movie mode and an included super-zoom lens. However, Paul Watson makes a strong case for DSLRs that goes beyond common wisdom to focus on nuts-and-bolts issues like better high-ISO capabilities, superior auto-focus capabilities and, of course, optical viewfinders. The bottom line: if you want a camera that can grow with you, a DSLR is hard to beat.

[Via the

Digital Photography Blog]