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Message: <blockquote data-quote="666taz" data-source="post: 1228140" data-attributes="member: 62885"><p>You will see not a lot of diffrence between DSLR and P&S on the web as images have been downsized for displaying on the web, the big diffrence comes when printing large photos.If you printed a A4 sized photo of these cameras you would see a very big diffrence between the DSLR and the P&S.Start up times a P&S takes about 1/2 second to 1 second most DSLR's start up instantly so no missed shots,shutter lag on a P&S is a problem when shooting flying birds or other moving objects DSLR's are just about instant so again no lost shots,I have used both and in the end now use  a DSLR as i dont lose shot wxcept when ive messed up,but it does mean carrying lots of gear about.P&S pros are Lightweight,small size,no extra lenses,Cons Shutterlag,slow start up,carnt do big enlargements.DSLR pros Fast starup,can do big enlargements,no shutter lag,changeble lenses,cons Expensive,heavy when carring all your accessories,but when it all comes down to it try the cameras out at your local dealers see which suits you best then buy it off the web as it will probbley be cheaper,unless you want the option of taking it back if things go wrong and been able to sort it out with the shop ,rather than just sending it back,then just enjoy it.Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>