Which is better the Canon Rebel XTI Or Nikon D40x, and why?

Question

I want to know what is the differences between the Nikon D40x and the Canon Rebel XTi? Which is better? And why?

Answer 1

Well, I've answered this question many a time, and it's time once again.

For in camera body stabilization, the Olympus and Pentax might look like a great setup. But, you must understand this form of stabilization is less than the Vibration Reduction, VR, or Image Stabilization, IS, offered in the lenses. Sure VR and IS lenses cost a lot, but it is worth it if you've got shaky hands or need some extra room.
Take for instance the in camera stabilization.Pop Photo only gives them about 1 to 2 stops help, if that. This is not good at all. Now, look at the Nikon 18-200mm VR. It provides 4 to 5 stops, a very noticable difference. Sure it $750, compared to a few hundred, but it is well worth it. You also get great optical quality.

In the past, I would never recommend the Nikon D40x. I would simply suggest the D40, or skip the D40x and get the D80. I still suggest this, but I feel the D40x would be a choice if a photographer is needing more resolution.

Canon has several things going for it: Image quality and many cheap lenses at it's disposal. But, the lenses actually work against it. You see, the majority of the cheaper lenses, those priced under $500 are crap lenses. The kit lenses are absolutly deplorable. This is unlike Nikon, whose lenses are way above anything Canon can produce. But, once you get up to the professional level, the differences between the two brands become non-existent.
Canon also has one major flaw: Layout and quality. The quality of the EOS XTi is no good. The previous model, the Rebel XT was even worse, feeling as if it were a toy. I'm not kidding in any way. The XTi is slightly better, but the poor quality is still very appearent. This mixed with a cheap Canon lens, spin together into something I cannot even describe.

The Nikon D40/D40x on the other hand is quite different. Like all Nikons, the D40 and D40x have a very solid design. The layout is great as well. They are pretty small for my tastes, but they do not skip on their solid feel. These two cameras, like most of the Nikons do not have a CMOS chip like Canon, but still, the image quality is nothing less than superb. So, that's image quality, camera build quality, the large number of lenses, all for just a cheap price of $600. The D40 is even cheaper.
One thing I must mention is that Nikon took out the in camera motor on the D40 and D40x, meaning these two cameras will not auto focus with not AF-S lenses, or equivalent. You can still use the older screw driven lenses just as you would normally, except they will not AF. This might seem like a great flaw, but when you think about it, it really is not.
The Nikon D40 and D40x are designed specifically for people who are moving up from digital point and shoot cameras, and who do not have any lenses for the camera, and who do not expect to buy anymore lenses. The D40 and D40x fit this group perfectly. This is why the lenses that will AF on them are the kit 18-55mm and the extension, the 55-200mm/VR. The D40 and D40x cannot be bought new without the 18-55mm, so the only real lens buyers will be looking at is the 55-200mm/VR version. However, Nikon makes many many more AF-S lenses. These, unlike the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm are much more expensive. This is because these are pro level lenses, not entry level lenses. But still, this entry level classification means nothing, since these two lenses are much better than the same class Canon lenses.
If you want AF and an even better camera, get the next step up, the Nikon D80.

So, if you want great images, get the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi. If you want great images, great camera build, layout, a great selection of lenses, and all for a cheap price, get the Nikon D40x, or D40.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Take a look at the new Pentax DSLR line - K100D Super and K10D. Both have Image Stabilization (IS) in the body and you can use every K-mount lens made since 1975. Sure you'll have to manually focus them but at least they'll have the benefit of IS. The K100D Super is 6.1mp; the K10D is 10mp. Pentax also offers a nice line of AF lenses for these cameras.

The Jan. 2008 issue of Shutterbug Magazine reviews the K100D Super. They reviewed the K10D a few months back. You can read them at shutterbug.com.

Answer 4

i feel the biggest difference is the following:

as an entry level DSLR, the Nikon D40x (and D40) will only autofocus using lenses with internal focus motors. i.e. the lens designated AF-I and AF-S. the lenses designated AF, AF-D, AF-G, or AF-N can only be used in manual focus mode.

there isn't such a limitation with the Canon Rebel XTi though.

Answer 5

Neither camera has image stabilization and depends on auxillary lenses with VR which are quite costly.

Instead, check out the Olympus E-510 10 megapixel DSLR with built-in image stabilization, active CMOS LCD [found in Nikon 200/300], 3 fps onto a 12-bit RAW compact disk cards, with a 2 lense starter kit beginning from 18 mm thru 200 mm and sells for $689 [w/o CA sales tax] until Wednesday, December 12 at samy.com.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Of the two cameras, I would go with the CANON.

It has more focusing points.

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