Just to clear things up for those I seem to have offended, most of what is said here is correct except I don't think I said an iphone is better than a DSLR, I don't own either so could not offer an opinion like that.
I know little or nothing about Photography, I have never been able to afford a DSLR, I asked the question "What advantages a DSLR has over a CSC for a Pleasure Photographer."
The nearest thing to an answer I got was this ....
Originally Posted by arad85
It has a better picture quality for a given print size, has better (i.e. lower) depth of field for any given shutter/F number combination, handles higher ISO better, has a better range of high quality lenses, higher quality focusing system - especially for moving objects, better battery life, better in the hand for those with larger hands (like me)...
Should I go on?
Which to me is meaningless, arad65 does not attach any test figures to support anything said here, what does "better picture quality at a given print size mean" how did he measure Depth of Field. Better Battery Life, one battery lasts me all day, I have a spare battery and an in-car charger.
Which Cameras were used as a comparison here, was it a £500 CSC against a £5,000 (back only) DSLR or something else. Maybe a Leica M9 against an entry level DSLR, he does not tell us.
It all sounds very definate, unquestionable, handed down from above, but without actual test figures produced by a recognised body, it means nothing, its just stuff he has read somewhere.
I'm still reading this thread because in among the offensive posts made by some who have nothing else to offer, are some very informative and knowledgeable posts which add to my understanding of the world of Photography. If on the other hand you all just want to ignore me, chase me off the Forum with offensive comments, deride the equipment of choice, then thats ok. it happens in the Photography Clubs too and this is just a big Photography Club, if you think that the Elite can do nicely without the biggest slice of equipment buyers in the world (dummies like me) then carry on, I thought maybe 5 years but it could be less.