Want to buy a new camera as a beginner - EOS 1300D or EOS 250D?

[shubham7646]

My friend is selling me his 1300D, it's been 6 konths since he bought it and is selling me at a fair price, or should I save up and buy a 250D or is it too much of a stretch for a beginner camera?

[normadel]

I'm not even looking at these two cameras to see what differences there are.

What I tell you is, ANY camera can be a "beginner" camera if you set it for simpler operation.

The decision should be based on what you think you might need for advanced features/options, and how much you want to spend now versus saving money now with the possibility of upgrading later as you discover more about digital camera capabilities.

[jrhoffman75]

The 250D is a better camera for the specs, but if you set it at Green Square Auto or Auto+ (depending on what the camera calls it) it basically functions as a point and shoot. 

The 1300D is one in a long line of 18MP sensor APS-C Canon DSLRs. It’s a capable camera. 

What is the price difference? How long to save up the difference, since you will be without a camera till then. If your friend wasn’t selling would you be buying?

[shadowsports]

Greetings ,

Do you have an actual budget?  I ask because investing in a DSLR might not be the best option.

For someone looking to buy their first camera, a mirrorless body might be a better investment in the long run.

Really depends on your budget.

[Tronhard]

Further to my colleague Normandel's comments.  It is hard for us to give you definitive advice unless we know a bunch of things that  you should consider:  I suggest you read  THIS ARTICLE 

[normadel]

Excellent article!! Should be required reading for camera purchasers and upgraders!

[John_SD]

Go with the 1300D. Learn about photography -- the exposure triangle, composition, the quality and nature of the light. The DSLR camera controls and settings, and how the use of them affects the image, can be learned on just about any DSLR. I recommend getting the book "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. That will help you way more than poring over spec sheets between one starter camera and another. Get the camera and learn about photography. Enjoy. 

[ebiggs1]

"Do you have an actual budget?  I ask because investing in a DSLR might not be the best option.

For someone looking to buy their first camera, a mirrorless body might be a better investment in the long run.

Really depends on your budget."

This was the best advice. 😊 Remember cheap is not always the cheapest way to go.