2006-08-19 12:32:13 · 6 answers · asked by Zlata Z 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
point and shoot cameras:
1) canon = soft pictures, colorful not not saturated meaning sometimes too light. GREAT outdoor/ indoor camera. Sometimes shots will look close to a magazine protrait.
2) NIKON = extremely sharp lens great for details. Good outdoor camera. Colors looks saturated. INdoor camera is ok.
It is really the lens of the camera. Make sure you read up on that. Otherwise follow the concept "you get what you pay for. " A $300 camera will make a difference in speed (how fast you can take the picture constantly without having to wait till it gives you the ready light), the construction of the body . ..is it cheap toy plastic ? does it come with their own battery/charger?
2006-08-19 12:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just out of curiosity, what type of camera are you looking to compare Canon or Nikon with--a 35mm camera that holds rolls of film or digital cameras where alls you do is point and shoot? To be most perfectly honest, I never had a Canon 35mm camera before, but I did have a Nikon 35mm camera, and it was a pretty good camera (at least until I broke it by accident by dropping the camera and thus damaging the Camera back to the point where I couldn't close it). Now, unless you were just looking for a camera that's easy to use, I'd recommend maybe a small Canon digital cameras. If you wanted to expand your photography skills and get a more professional camera, I'd suggest getting a Nikon 35mm camera with long lenses. But please keep in mind that as soon as you buy your camera, read the manual first before fiddling around with it. If you don't read the manual, you might press certain buttons that could mess up the camera and thus break. Even if you try to get your camera fixed by a professional, they'll say this to you,"Did you read the manual for your camera?"
2006-08-20 02:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by killerwhalesrule19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the lenses you use. If you have deep pockets than you can afford Canon L lenses. Choose Canon. If not, both camera's are good.
You just have to check how the camera feels when you hold it in your hands. Is it not to heavy, are all buttons within easy reach, is the camera not too small etc.
You can allways check www.dpreview.com for indepth reviews. Best, and only brands for dSLR are Canon and Nikon.
2006-08-20 03:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Ric 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-19 15:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of these are good brands of digicams. And both companies make many different models.
Either Canon or Nikon will be very good. The best one for you is the model that:
. Handles the kind of pics you want to take (landscapes, portraits, quick pics for email, artistic)
. Feels good in your hands and has easy to reach controls
. Fits your budget
. Is a good size for you (Do you want it in your pocket?)
Get one that you like! This should be Fun!!
Good Luck
2006-08-20 03:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by fredshelp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had both makes, and they're both fine cameras. At one time, owning a Nikon was like owning a Porsche, but times have changed, and now I love my Sony digital camera and have gotten rid of my 35mm cameras.
2006-08-19 12:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋