Bro, I don't quite agree with you on the above...
My A55 is
ALOT more advance compared to my A500, features wise A55 wins, High speed performance A55 wins, menu wise A55 wins, low light performance A55 wins...
I don't see how the A500 is more tweakable compared to the A55.
Although a first time DSLR user will have no problems adapting to the A33/A55 due to the ease of use, the feature sets are really more semi-pro than entry level:
* Pple are comparing it's video capabilities with the top of the line Professional DSLR.
* Pple are comparing it's high speed 10fps with top of the line professional DSLR.
* Pple are comparing it's hi ISO noise IQ with top of the line semi-pro APS-C DSLR.
* I am comparing it's low light AF capability with ??? ...theres none currently on the market !
How is this an 'entry-level' DSLR/DSLT ?
...if 'professional' means having a dedicated button for every single function, I'll hate how a professional camera will look covered with button/dials/levers everwhere.
...one of the beauty of the A700 is the customisable button feature which has endeared it to many users, and Sony's Nex users will soon have this customisable feature.
I think the A33/A55 is more closer to 'semi-pro' than 'entry-level', for sure Sony's roadmap is for these early SLT users to upgrade to the A77 and then ultimately to the A850/A900 FF replacement. :bsmilie:
Peace ! ...not flaming you or anything liddat, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, I'm just expressing mine.