which is the better brand for camera, nikon or canon??

Answer 1

Hey eizneir,

This is almost the ultimate question in great photography today. I grew up using an excellent Canon EOS SLR camera -- but now use a Nikon DSLR for most of my photography. Both took excellent pictures. Some people argue that in the world of SLR cameras, Canon cameras are easier to use, while Nikon allows you to have more control. But it really depends on your own shooting style.

With point and shoot cameras -- you have a bit more leeway. Canon and Nikon are good but you may want to look at some of the other great brands in the market as well. To make the cameras easy to use -- they all make certain assumptions about what your preferences are about color and lighting, exposure speed etc. so one good way to compare is to look at the photos actually taken by the camera models you are interested in. Flickr (where I work) just launched a new feature to allow this. Try checking out the Flickr Camera Finder site - http://www.flickr.com/cameras/

You can see photos taken with different camera brands and types, as well as see what cameras other budding photographers like to use.

Answer 2

Actually, both brands are really good in terms of image quality and what-not; there are a few differences, depending on what you're looking for.
Cannons are very user-friendly, they'd be a good camera for someone who is new to taking digital pics. The menu system and scene modes are very straight forward, and many have explanations of each that pop up when you select it. You can scroll through your scene menu and select whether you are taking a picture in the snow or at a beach (it adjusts lighting and white balance to get the best colour for you), or taking pictures of children, pets, or sports (it changes the ISO to capture the fast moving subjects), or if it's landscape, susnset, fireworks, indoor, candlelight, ETC!!

Nikon's are more for someone who knows their way around digital cameras a bit better, or who isn't afraid to read the manual or experiment with the camera. The menus aren't quite as beginner-friendly as the Cannon's, but it should still have all or most of the same functions.

But in terms of quality, if they both have the same megapixel and same optical zoom, then they are both pretty much equal. However, if only one of the camera's has Image Stablization, get that one!! It's a must feature.

Hope that helps!

Answer 3

That's easy, Nikon of course, not that I'm biased or anything. Actually they both have an excellent line of cameras. I'd look at both makers cameras that fall in your price point and decide by the features and feel of he camera. I prefer my D50 to Canon's Rebel XT as it seemed easier to work some of the features but I'm not so sure if I were putting it up against a higher end Canon.

Answer 4

I landed in the digital SLR world already owning a Nikon Lens, so I went Nikon. Now that I am used to my Nikon, I do prefer it over the Canon. The main reason is that the Nikon feels better balanced in my hands and the hand grips are much better placed and sized to suit my hands.

The image quality is excellent and I am very comfortable with all other features, so as far as I can see I will be sticking with Nikon. I am told my second Nikon DLSR is arriving in two days Yay!

Answer 5

Which is better? Chevy or Ford? Porsche or BMW? Mercedes or Lexus? Nikon or Canon? These are all unanswerable questions as they are all "the best" in their class, depending who you ask.

If you have no personal preference, perhaps you would do best by going with the recommendation of your local camera shop pro or a friend who has something that he/she likes. If you have someone who is willing to help you learn how to use a particular camera, add ten points to that brand in your decision making process.

My leaning is to say that Canon is the better choice for small cameras (point and shoots) and Nikon is the better choice for DSLR's, but that's jus my personal preference. If you can post another question... Tell us how much you want to spend, what you plan to use the camera for most of the time, and what your prior experience is with photography. With this information, we will be much more helpful to you.

Answer 6

Look, wouldn't you already know if one brand was much better? People wouldn't even be using that one. And what do you expect us to say? Canon has horrible colors but is good for animals, while Nikon is not sharp but cheap. That's the kind of stuff beginners expect us to say, but it's totally false :) Both brands have the same image quality, sharpness etc. Same for other good companies.

Answer 7

They are both excellent brands, so go to a store and try them out, and see which one you prefer the feel of. I started with Canon and ended up with Nikon.

Answer 8

When these camera went to auto focus Nikon didn't change there lens mount like Canon did. so a Nikon will accept a manual focus lens. I have to go with Nikon.

Answer 9

It really depends upon your own personal preference. I am currently going to school for photography,and I myself asked the teacher what brands are better, and he stated that it's your own personal preference. I agree, because now that i have been taking pictures for a little while and using different papers,etc., I find that i like Nikon. You can check out different types of cameras, find out the functions of each one while you're looking around and even walk around with it pretending to take pictures, to see how it feels for you.

Answer 10

Depends only on what kind of photos and what you want from your camera. Go see a camera shop not best buy