check this site... http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp
so the a55 n a33 is not in ur list already. this 2 SLT model are more to video.

IMHO, a580! cheapest among dslr at  their level.compare site

A580 can match up 2 all the model stated.
But loses out to A55's video la.
Not reli. Go to the alpha thread and see some shots posted by sifu albnok using A55 lol.. Though it is paired with Zeiss 

Sony A580 + 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 DT SAM = RM27xx

Erm, i got mine with kit 2.55k

The rest, i already get myself so hard to say.

But I reco you drop all those bags and mem card and get em yourself for a cheaper price.

I got a cheap SanDisk 8gb class 4 and a memory stick lol. They cost around 100+ both combined.

For bag, I got myself a Crumpler 7MDH lol. With industry disgrace as strap.

LOL.

Creative Damansara offers 2.6k stg for kit, Studio Zaloon, 2.7k kit with everything.. Try your luck at lowyat plaza also. I saw many people selling DSLR now.

Yeap with 18-55.
I use 2 memory card so I can swap em anything I need just in case lol. Sony has 2 card slots, 1 for SD, another for Memory Stick.
Market price around 2.7k++ lol.
Memory card is cheaper compared to memory stick. And memory card class 4 is ok for me already. Try class 6 if you need it lol.

D3100 confirm loses out to A580 in terms of specs and feature
D3100 is already without AF motor in body, which annoys me. Lens that have built in stabalisation ish expensive when compared with normal lens.

A550 is an older version of A580 lol. Why get a lesser version?

550D from Canon? I think just because it has 18 mpx, it attracts many newbies due to the megapixel thingy.

I did not say that. I said I'm satisfied about the speed that a class 4 can provide for me. If you got the budget, then might as well get a original Sony memory stick lol. There is nothing wrong bout buying high speed cards, just kinda wasting if you do not use em much lol.

I got transcend, kingston and sandisk. All of em are 8gb class 4 and all work perfectly without any trace of problem so far lol.

If still can't decide... see your photography kakis . If mostly Sony, then you choose Sony la.

If your friends all play with Canon, and you pulak go and buy a Sony. Then you'll be lonely la

"Birds of the same feather, flock together"

You will need high speed card when you are bursting shots. If not, the camera will slow down as the writing speed to the card is slower. Normal 3 fps burst will certainly not cause this. What i meant was continuous burst.

You wont be lonely, trust me. My pals all Nikon and Canon user. SO?