Simple mathematics. By counting the advantages of both 60D and 600D, you should know what to choose.

Besides, I never trust websites which do not review cameras with samples but only specs. This is just like how normal DSLR owners (I do not mean photographers, there are difference) will simply tell you CXXXN or NXXXN are the best and only usable cameras in the earth.

If you know Canon EOS well, you should know all entry-level DSLR are named with a thousand/hundred digits models, intermediate-level DSLR are named with ten digits models and the professional-level DSLR are single digit named. So the current 1D, 5D and 7D will win 60D, and 60D will definitely win 600D and 1100D. That's simple.

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Added on January 11, 2012, 10:21 pm7D VS A77

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Added on January 11, 2012, 10:24 pmD7000 VS A77

If you read the 2 comparison above, you will see that the comparison makes no sense at all. A77 has more advantages but won 7D and lost to D7000, what kind of comparison is this? In fact, the "winning" factor is greatly decided by the votes gathered by the users. Apparently Canon and Nikon have MUCH MORE fans therefore it's not surprise for such result.

Anyway, just go for what you like. After all, the one using it is more important than the camera. You can always change when you feel you are ready for other camera.

This post has been edited by Ryou: Jan 11 2012, 10:38 PM

Both Canon 1100D and Nikon D3100 will do excellent photography. Recently I saw shops selling RM1599 but normally RM1699 so it shouldn't be a problem for your budget. But if you could slightly top up your budget, Getting a Sony a35 will be the best in entry-level. In fact, if you always do HD movie recording, Canon and Nikon will have their limitations on Video especially AF and liveview. In the price range, only Sony allows you to shoot video in AF.

Olympus E510 and E420 are also good camera for lightweight. They are tough and produce good pictures as well. I especially like the blue colour produced by Olympuc Zuiko Lenses. Pentax k-r is a trendy model which has lots of colour to be chosen. If you used film Pentax lenses, you will know how good their lenses is. If my recall correctly, Pentax's kit lens is even weatherproof.

Anyway just go for any model you are interested in, as you can always later when you feel you need higher performance and are also interested in certain specific lenses in certain brands. Try to google into all models I recommended in above or you can personally pm me for details, I shall answer you if I have the knowledge you want. =)

Sony NEX-5n or NEX-C3 with more lenses.

For that price, I believe Olympus XZ-1 will be a better performer. =)

Personally comapred S95 with XZ-1, S95 loses in almost every aspects except slightly faster operation time.

Most welcome, will help as much as I can.

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Added on January 15, 2012, 8:09 pmForget about Nikon 1. Get either Sony NEX-5N, Lumix GX1 or Olympuc EPL/EPM-3

This post has been edited by Ryou: Jan 15 2012, 08:09 PM

The fact is that they are taxed by Government and local retailer.

Normal price should be RM2399 but they are of course some grey set from online store such as T-dimension which I believe will have a better price but more complicated warranty issue.

I remembered Lumix mirrorless are priced a bit expensive in Malaysia. If you can get a reasonably priced unit, Lumix is a good system with lots of potential.

But I would rather recommend Sony A77 if you want the similar advantages featured on G3. You can google for more information and pm me if you need more details on why I recommend it. I will try to answer if I can. =)

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Added on January 15, 2012, 10:49 pmBasically it's difficult to differentiate original and grey but I believe that each brand should have their authorized distributor in Malaysia. So checking the sticker of the distributor will be the direct way to differentiate.

This post has been edited by Ryou: Jan 15 2012, 10:49 PM

Since you get the budget, Sony a77 will be a very good investment for you. =)

You can either get a cheaper 18-55mm or spend more on better lenses such as 16-105mm, 16-80mm and 16-50mm f2.8. But their prices will vary, can always survey around garage sales. =)

GF3's m4/3 will not be the same with the APS-C sensor on X100. Sony NEX-5N does.

That's image stabilization. But I'm afraid that RM200 will not give you any digital camera, not even without IS.