Dont believe all the mega pixel hype. My camera only has 4 mega-pixel, but they are 4 very, very good mega-pixels and beats my 6 mega-pixel camera hands down. I havent looked at the Sony, but for the money Id go for the DSLR. I think the Rebel actually includes a lens for $1000. Then, after awhile, you decide you need a longer, shorter, better, lens, you can go out and get one. With the Sony, and others of the new 8 mega-pixel crop, you are stuck with the lens you have. Just my two cents worth. And I don't even shoot Cannon.