I can't advise on either machine, but I do have a Janome 3050. If I were buying a machine for the first time, I would look at the throat size and what attachments come with the machine. If they don't come with the machine, the cost of the attachments. You will definitely want a 1/4 inch foot, walking foot and a hopping FM foot. The feet need to be interchangable, you will not want a walking foot all the time.