Which will you choose a High end SLR or a Compact Digital camera?

Most definitly the DSLR. The more expensive ones are quite water resistent and if you want to dive, you can get waterproof housing for some of them. Plus you get a much wider variety in lenses for DSLRs. For some compact cameras you can get extensions for wide-angle, macro etc, but it won't be quite the same as a seperate lens.

SLR definitely is for every photography enthusiasts as the lenses are really well-built and adjustable on the focus, aperture and speed. CDC are great for snap pictures, ease of use and light on the pocket, and yes you're right about the resolution being par below of an SLR.

hi deodavid as money is the big factor if I had anymoney for a camera if would be the one least expensive probably then be a compact digital camera which would do fine for what I wanted to use it for.Not that right now I cannot afford anything like that. sad.

I'm with yanzalong as far as budget is concerned. I cannot justify spending thousands of dollars on a high-end SLR unless it was paying for itself. I do not work as a professional photographer, although I sell microstock, so I cannot justify spending that kind of money. My point-&-shoots have manual controls, so, at least if I choose to experiment, I have some control on settings, but my proficiency would still be lacking when using the more complicated SLR. I hike and love outdoor adventures and taking pictures of it all, so slugging along a bulky camera on and off-trail is really not a viable option. Compact? Shock resistant? Water resistant? That's just what the doctor ordered for those extreme backcountry bushwhacks!

Personally i don fancy all the taking pictures equipment , hence using the digital camera in the handphone is sufficient running from 3M to 5Mega pix is more than enought, the only thing is the zooming is limited, lighting is normal while the convenient is good. If the person has a high end hobbies of taking pictures everywhere then i guess a normal end SLR is better, like zooming on a bird on a tree and such ,talking fast objects and colour intense pix then better SLR DLR camera is good according to budget.There are many camera forum out there to guide the new buyer.

hmmm it actually depends because some people are really in to photography and they don't mind SLR's being so expensive and bulky. but for me, i like the digital camera because it is small and i can bring i with me everywhere i go and i can still get good pictures.

If I had to pick one I would go with the DSLR with a zoom lens at least a 28-200. I currently have two basic cameras that I use. One is a DSLR the Canon 50D and a Tamron 18-270 zoom lens and a Canon G12. What I would say about the Canon G12 is that is is almost like a DSLR except you can't change lens. In some situations it takes better pictures that my D50. I decided years ago that it was important that I have at least two cameras for different situations. I am even considering buying a third camera after seeing what my son has. He has a Canon ELPH 300 and it takes almost as good of general photos as my 50D or my G12 and it cost a lot less. The best thing is it is smaller than a smart phones and is easily carried in your pocket. It could be a camera that you carry with you every day and never notice you have it in your pocket.

For me it depend on where I will go. I like SLR camera for long shots and for a nice subject. Going on vacation I prefer to bring SLR for shooting for long way views. I used Digicam for short distance shooting and it easy to handle any where you can go. For parties and everyday activities I prefer Digicam.

Hi there, I love cameras. To me, I love a high end one but have to choose compact one due to limited budget. I don't know when my dream will come true to buy the best one. Mine is now only compact camera but it suits me right, bro, at least for the time being.

Hi deodavid! I'm and owner of both DSLR and digital point-and-shoot cams. I agree that both have pros and cons. If I'd be asked to choose between the two, I'd say it depends on the situation. For moments that I know it'll be inconvenient to carry around a DSLR, then I'd take my point-and-shoot. If I need better resolutions (especially when shooting sports), then I'll bring my DSLR with me. There are also times that I bring both with me, just in case there are some rush photo ops, those times that I won't have the chance of adjusting my DSLR or when we ask another person (in a restaurant for example, asking the service crew to take the shot) to take our group picture, at least the point-and-shoot comes handy. It really depends on the situation, the needs. =)

I will chosse the DSLR cammera. :)