Originally Posted By: mlord
Excellent.

There are two things about my DSLR vs. my compact cameras that still motivate me to go for the weight/bulk:

1) instantaneous operation: push the button, it takes the photo, and is immediately prepared to do it again, indefinitely.

2) excellent behaviour in dim light.



Don't forget #3. A DSLR has a bigger sensor and thus has less depth of field naturally. This is great if you like shots with boken (out of focus areas). If you don't then it's actually a disadvantage.