Canon EOS 1500D Review: The Perfect Beginner's DSLR

While mirrorless cameras have been doing the rounds lately, a large portion of the world still prefers DSLRs. What's more is that if you're an aspiring photographer, a DSLR is a much better method of embarking on your photographic journey.

Great design; Lightweight and easy to use; even for single-handed operations; Great Picture Quality in almost all conditions; Manages to balance out noise; even at ISO 1600

Video recording at just 30fps; No headphone jack; so no external mic support; Auto White Balance can be a miss at times

Canon EOS 1500D: Full, in-depth review

The Canon EOS 1500D is an entry-level DSLR camera that will give beginners a reasonable idea of whether they want to pursue photography at a higher level or not.

Intuitive UI; Good entry point for photography

Bundled lenses are basic; Lacks videography features

Every photographer has to start somewhere and these days most of them start from their smartphones, or even instant cameras. But when you want to get serious or venture into the realm of hobbyists, you'll have to get either a mirrorless camera or a quality DSLR camera.

Picture quality; Good value; Beginner friendly

The quality of smartphone cameras these days has reached a point where it doesn't make sense for most people to invest in a standalone digital camera. Of course, if you want better manual control and zoom, then getting a DSLR or even a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera makes sense, as these...

High resolution sensor; Built-in Wi-Fi; NFC; Light and sturdy build; Bundled 16GB card; Good battery life

Crippled burst mode; Average all-round performance; Not a competitive enough upgrade