We get many questions about which entry level dslr to get .
B&H has done a good tutorial on the offerings and reasons to go to a dslr as opposed to a good P&S.
The overall advantages of the entry level dslr is explained and then a comparison of the features of the 4 manufacturer's offerings. Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Pentax.
A good read for those considering going to an entry level dslr.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/find/n...evel-DSLRs.jsp