What makes Nilkon digital cameras different or better than their competitors?

Answer 1

This is not exactly an answer to your question, but look it over and then go read the article from the link I include. You will get the idea. Nikon and Canon are the two top manufacturers. Pentax should certainly be mentioned in the same breath. Most others are always trying to catch up by copying the leaders' innovations a year after the fact.
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The February 2007 issue of Popular Photography has an article where they compared the top 10 MP DSLR's. I took the scores and ranked the cameras similar to the way Formula 1 gives championship points. I just gave 5 for 1st place down to 1 for last place, splitting the difference when cameras tied in their catagories.

They evaluated Image Quality (giving this twice as much weight as anything else), Ease of Use, Control, and System Flexibility.

The final order and my scores are:

Nikon D80 - 17.5 points
- BEST in Image Quality, Control and System Flexibility
Canon Rebel XTi (400D) - 13.5 points
- Tied for best in System Flexibility
Pentax K10D - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Samsung GX10 - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Sony Alpha 100 - 7 points
- LAST in Image Quality, Ease of Use and System Flexibility."

Then again, this is the same magazine that put the Sony Alpha 100 dead last in this comparison named it the camera of the year in the previous issue! (In a follow-up to this seeming error, Pop Photo published the explanation that only the D80 and the Sony had been tested by the end-of-year deadline for choosing the Camera of the Year. Sony won on the strength of low price and built-in image stabilization. The other 3 that beat Sony in shoot-out were not tested until after the Camera of the Year was selected, because they were not yet available.)

Go to the original question and read the responses for more opinions.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiG00eHyd0oq5b.X7J.jiULzy6IX?qid=20070113133139AAHWJY0

If you want to get the "best" for the real world, consider the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D if you can afford it. For about $300-500 less, look at the results of the recent PopPhoto test and choose from that list according to your taste.

Personally, I use a Nikon D200 and would recommend it without hesitation to someone who has some knowledge of photography. For someone who wants the "best," but is starting with somewhat of an "entry level" knowledge base, I'd suggest the Nikon D80.

There are people out there who will state their preference for the Canon cameras and I will not argue with them. The Canon 30D and 400D are excellent cameras as well. You would have to visit a camera store or camera department and pick them up and see what you think.

This article is available online at:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3569/10mp-dslr-shootout.html

Here's another reference from outside the photographic press. Consumer reports compared the Nikon D80, Canon Rebel XTi and Sony Alpha. Personally, I'd say that the Nikon came out on top here, also. It beats the Sony in "noise-free ISO" with an acceptable rating at ISO 1600 (kind of optimistic, I think...) compared to the Sony's ISO 400. It beats the Canon (in my opinion) by having a spot meter that the Canon does not offer.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/news-electronics-computers/november-2006/shootout-10-megapixel-digital-slr-cameras-11-06/overview/0611_digital-slr-shoot-out.htm

Here's another comparison of interest:

http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-Rebel-XTi-vs-Nikon-D80-vs-Sony-Alpha-A100-Head-to-Head-to-Head-Digital-Camera-Review-.htm
[Note the navigation menu near the top of the review]

The next thing to consider is what lens to start with and where you go from there. If you are new to this, I'd say to just get the "kit" lens, which seems to be the 18-135 lens for the D80, and get started. Once you know where you really want to go with your photography, Nikon has an almost unlimited family of lenses to choose from.

Answer 2

I hope you mean 'nikon'. As far as your question, when compared to comperable cameras within a specific model line, there are very little differences in image quality, only a pixel chasing genius can tell the difference between a properly exposed image from a Nikon D80 [for example] and, for the sake of arguement, a Canon 30D aside from the lens used and 2 megapixel difference (which is negligable). Other differences are purely ergonomic really, things like fit, form, and function, feel and menu layout all of which win over for the nikon side more than canon. The two clear leaders are nikon and canon, the differences mainly subjective.

Answer 3

It's the 4 "S's" of digital photography.

Shape - It just feels right in your hands. No other camera system I've handled feels as natural and has such sensible controls. From the D40 to the D3, every thing becomes second-nature quickly. Here's a sample comment from DPreview.com comparing the D40x with the Canon Digital Rebel XTi.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40x/page3.asp
Another comparison between the Nikon D3 and the Canon EOS 1D Mark III.
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond3/page3.asp

System - Nikon has an amazing history of lens compatibility back to the advent of the F-mount. 40-year old lenses will, to various degrees, work with current bodies. Now, that's being responsible to those who have invested in their system.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility.htm

Speed - Nikon DSLR's respond instantly, powering on and being ready to shoot before you realize it. The fleeting moment doesn't pass you buy.
Quote:"The Nikon D80's startup is practically instant at 0.18 seconds of wait time. The shutter release lag is a trim 80 milliseconds. For those who shoot action and sports, the Nikon D80 allows three shots per second for bursts of up to a hundred jpeg images."
http://cameras.about.com/od/digitalcamerareviews/fr/nikond80.htm

Satisfaction - Nikon photographers love Nikon cameras, lenses, and the images they allow us to capture. Here's a survey to verify that.
http://www.jdpower.com/electronics/ratings/digital_camera/dslr

I hope this is helpful

Answer 4

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Answer 5

nilkon are rubish , nikon are good

really such a silly question, different name, design, lens range

hope that does it for you

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Answer 6

Well it's hard to top George's answer, so I wouldn't even try.

Answer 7

cheaper...as in $$