I am about to purchase a DSLR myself and it is a very tough decision. I have always been a fan of Canon. So far i havent found anything from Nikon that i really like. I have read alot of reviews and the Canon seems to outshine them quite abit.
I am currently torn between Canon Rebel XTI, Canon 10d, Pentax K10D, and Sony A100
In SLRs, Nikon is actually more successful these days, with the Nikon D40, D40x, and D80 really selling very well and performing as well as their Canon equivalents. The Nikon D300 is generally higher regarded than the already highly regarded Canon 40D, and the Nikon D3 has managed to avoid quality and focusing issues plaguing the high end of the Canon lineup.
This, if I were buying a point and shoot, I'd pick Canon over Nikon, but if I were buying an SLR, I'd personally go for the Nikon. That being said, pick your camera based upon how it actually handles and not just from opinions from strangers. In other words, go into the store, handle the cameras and decide that way.
It depends on type of camera, price-range, and model. It's like comparing BMW vs Mercedes.
In the point & shoot category, Canon definitely has a strong product line.
In the DSLR range, I like the Nikons. The D40 & D40x bring the DSLR world to the average user. The D80 & D200 create amazing images. The D3 and D300 are awesome cameras that have redefined digital photography.
Generically comparing brands is next to pointless, and trying to decide which camera to buy by first deciding on a particular brand well before even starting to talk about any specific need (optical zoom, optical quality, ISO performance, stabilization function, resolution, image formats, creative exposure control, size, weight, price, flash power, in-camera image adjustments, LCD size & resolution, viewfinder/EVF, lens interchangeability, battery duration, memory card type, ergonomics, ease of use, advanced functionality, body durability & environmental protection, physical controls layout, etc. -to name just a few factors worth considering) is a big mistake.
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I am about to purchase a DSLR myself and it is a very tough decision. I have always been a fan of Canon. So far i havent found anything from Nikon that i really like. I have read alot of reviews and the Canon seems to outshine them quite abit.
I am currently torn between Canon Rebel XTI, Canon 10d, Pentax K10D, and Sony A100
In point and shoots, Canon has a bigger lineup.
In SLRs, Nikon is actually more successful these days, with the Nikon D40, D40x, and D80 really selling very well and performing as well as their Canon equivalents. The Nikon D300 is generally higher regarded than the already highly regarded Canon 40D, and the Nikon D3 has managed to avoid quality and focusing issues plaguing the high end of the Canon lineup.
This, if I were buying a point and shoot, I'd pick Canon over Nikon, but if I were buying an SLR, I'd personally go for the Nikon. That being said, pick your camera based upon how it actually handles and not just from opinions from strangers. In other words, go into the store, handle the cameras and decide that way.
Flickr has a Canon User Group and a Nikon User Group.
Go over and pick the brand that takes better pictures.
It depends on type of camera, price-range, and model. It's like comparing BMW vs Mercedes.
In the point & shoot category, Canon definitely has a strong product line.
In the DSLR range, I like the Nikons. The D40 & D40x bring the DSLR world to the average user. The D80 & D200 create amazing images. The D3 and D300 are awesome cameras that have redefined digital photography.
Check out the reviews at www.dpreview.com
And one more source to read:
http://www.jdpower.com/electronics/ratings/digital...
All I can offer is that I just bought the Nikon 40x SLR and it's the best camera I've ever owned. I love it and it's worth the money.
Generically comparing brands is next to pointless, and trying to decide which camera to buy by first deciding on a particular brand well before even starting to talk about any specific need (optical zoom, optical quality, ISO performance, stabilization function, resolution, image formats, creative exposure control, size, weight, price, flash power, in-camera image adjustments, LCD size & resolution, viewfinder/EVF, lens interchangeability, battery duration, memory card type, ergonomics, ease of use, advanced functionality, body durability & environmental protection, physical controls layout, etc. -to name just a few factors worth considering) is a big mistake.
You *definitely* need to be more specific.
i have canon a650 and i think that canon powershots are really better than nikon digicams