Nikon or Canon?

[vastian's_steel]

Hi folks

I'm a beginner looking to get my hands on a DSLR camera. Currently looking at either a Nikon or a Canon. Friends ask me to go thru the specs and compare before making my decision - the thing is, I'm a complete new-new-newbie, and reading those tables are already a thing for me. Even the menu section on the actual camera is already a challenge.

Can anyone here shed some light and help? I like to take close-ups and landscape shots, don't think i'll be taking much of people unless necessary. I'm focusing on scenaries/architecture unless the human subject is that unique.

Friends have lent me their Nikon/Canon cameras to fidget but I still am unable to make up my mind.

Serena

 

[Gribber]

Hi folks

I'm a beginner looking to get my hands on a DSLR camera. Currently looking at either a Nikon or a Canon. Friends ask me to go thru the specs and compare before making my decision - the thing is, I'm a complete new-new-newbie, and reading those tables are already a thing for me. Even the menu section on the actual camera is already a challenge.

Can anyone here shed some light and help? I like to take close-ups and landscape shots, don't think i'll be taking much of people unless necessary. I'm focusing on scenaries/architecture unless the human subject is that unique.

Friends have lent me their Nikon/Canon cameras to fidget but I still am unable to make up my mind.

Serena

Either is the same.

You may want to take a look at Sony and/or Pentax as well

you can also read the reviews at dpreview.com to make your decision better - go to the conclusion page if specs reading is difficult to comprehend

 

[celsus]

Not really the same - Nikon has better sensors, but they're made by ... Sony. If you are interested in DSLR photography you can't go wrong with either Canon or Nikon, or in fact with Sony either. They are all good, but Nikon is just better at the moment (this is not always the case, Canon used to be far better).

One advantage about learning DSLR with Sony is they use electronic viewfinders, so what you see is what you get. If you make any changes in your settings (shutter, aperture, ISO) you will instantly see what happens to your picture and I think this helps to learn faster. But optical viewfinder you won't see these except in "live view" which is not very easy, and you have to shoot and then see what you get, then adjust and shoot again. I've even seen pros get stuff like white balance wrong because of this. Optical viewfinder has a steeper learning curve, but most pros will swear by it. Personally I can't stand using them but that is only me.

Go Nikon or Sony in my opinion.

 

[LearnIT]

both are very close. buy the one that feels most comfortable with your hands. since you are a starter, you need to learn many many years before you can outperform any entry level dslr. nt just technical, but also the soft side (time, composition, framing, lighting, emotion, story). in fact, nobody has ever outperform their cameras b4 they upgrade again

 

[smokey]

Stick with either Nikon or Canon. They have large range of camera lenses and accessories compared to the other brands like Pentax, Sony, etc.

They have their own software which can be used for basic photo adjustment (i.e. Nikon Capture NX), being much simpler to use than Photoshop.

There are more users of Nikon or Canon so you can share tips and discuss specific camera settings with your friends.

Ultimately, it will be the person behind the camera that matters.

Hi folks

I'm a beginner looking to get my hands on a DSLR camera. Currently looking at either a Nikon or a Canon. Friends ask me to go thru the specs and compare before making my decision - the thing is, I'm a complete new-new-newbie, and reading those tables are already a thing for me. Even the menu section on the actual camera is already a challenge.

Can anyone here shed some light and help? I like to take close-ups and landscape shots, don't think i'll be taking much of people unless necessary. I'm focusing on scenaries/architecture unless the human subject is that unique.

Friends have lent me their Nikon/Canon cameras to fidget but I still am unable to make up my mind.

Serena

 

[a562140]

go with the brand you have most friends/relatives on.
then can share lens etc.
they're both pretty much equal - sensor/glass/features.
it really depends on the photographer more than the gear.

 

[ZarakiKPC]

the best camera is the one that you actually use. for a newbie-new-newbie, get anything too complicated you'll burn out and give up. i'd recommend either the nikon d3200(which comes with an interactive beginner's guide, inbuilt) or the canon 650d(easy to use touchscreen, menu options are cleanly laid out)

 

[intrance]

if you want to buy the whole range of lenses.. yes.. buy nikon or canon..

the pros of sony and pentax cam, they have image stabilizer in body.. thus make all attached lenses stabilised.
new Pentax K30, even has fully weathersealed body.. that other lower/mid range DLSR lacked.

but if die die must choose nikon or canon... go for nikon D5200. it has a very good sensor that only beaten by FF cam, as reported in DXOmark site.

having saying that.. go to the mall for handling and get one that best in your hand..

good luck

 

[ZarakiKPC]

if you want to buy the whole range of lenses.. yes.. buy nikon or canon..

the pros of sony and pentax cam, they have image stabilizer in body.. thus make all attached lenses stabilised.
new Pentax K30, even has fully weathersealed body.. that other lower/mid range DLSR lacked.

but if die die must choose nikon or canon... go for nikon D5200. it has a very good sensor that only beaten by FF cam, as reported in DXOmark site.

having saying that.. go to the mall for handling and get one that best in your hand..

good luck

yes, i agree...the d5200 definitely has a better sensor. i also just got my first dslr 2-3 weeks back, so i did extensive research on all the entry levels...apparently the nikon's colour reproduction is a little bit off though. strange.

 

[twtan14]

Another important factor is weight. DSLR's lenses are bigger and heavier. Would you want to carry a few of them around for long period?

 

[Kensuke11]

Went thru this 2 yrs ago. Tested canon,nikon and Sony. Chose nikon in the end cuz it felt comfortable in my hands and I prefer the color of the pics.. btw, mine is d5100..

 

[Gribber]

yes, i agree...the d5200 definitely has a better sensor. i also just got my first dslr 2-3 weeks back, so i did extensive research on all the entry levels...apparently the nikon's colour reproduction is a little bit off though. strange.

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[iCuteCube]

More cost effective is definitely Canon.

Generally speaking based on past models, similar models between Nikon and Canon, Nikon have slightly better sensors.

However, many people who bought Cameras always like to aim the best of their budget which is typically overkill.

I own both, Canon 60D and Nikon D7000. Most of the time i uses D7000, but i use Canon as a backup. For video wise, i use Canon 60D, beat Nikon hands down.

 

[Gribber]

More cost effective is definitely Canon.

Generally speaking based on past models, similar models between Nikon and Canon, Nikon have slightly better sensors.

However, many people who bought Cameras always like to aim the best of their budget which is typically overkill.

I own both, Canon 60D and Nikon D7000. Most of the time i uses D7000, but i use Canon as a backup. For video wise, i use Canon 60D, beat Nikon hands down.

cost effective? definitely not Canon. Way Overpriced. No hard feelings

for the same price, you can easily get a better specs and performance model

 

[LearnIT]

cost effective? definitely not Canon. Way Overpriced. No hard feelings

for the same price, you can easily get a better specs and performance model

ya, for camera bodies. if bring all lenses + recently D800/D600 QC issues into equation , it becomes less distinct.

 

[Gribber]

ya, for camera bodies. if bring all lenses + recently D800/D600 QC issues into equation , it becomes less distinct.

bASED on your siggy i can only

 

[lycheas]

Go Nikon D600 Full Frame. The future will be full frame and Nikon being David has slingshot a very good camera at the Canon Goliath. The Canon 6D cannot compete effectively.

 

[mrsun18]

ya, for camera bodies. if bring all lenses + recently D800/D600 QC issues into equation , it becomes less distinct.

That's a very fair comment.

 

[LearnIT]

bASED on your siggy i can only

if u see my post eariler, i didnt take any sides.

its true what. you buy into the entire system. flash, lenses, support, bodies. cannot just look at bodies alone

 

[LearnIT]

just happen to saw this, this morning. hope its helpful

T4i vs D5200 (Long-Term Review) - YouTube

anw, seem like TS just post and disappear.