When purchasing a SLR camera, everyone will face the fact that mainly Nikon or Canon devices are on the market. These companies have long and firmly occupied their niche, pushing competitors into the background by their popularity.
Thanks to this competition, there are many cameras on sale for any purpose and for any budget. In this abundance still need to be able to figure out.
The opinion of professionals
If you don’t know which manufacturer to choose, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the opinions of professional photographers who have studied their cameras in practice. Just do not forget that in the process of photographing the main thing is the photographer, and not his tool. The choice of equipment should be based not only on its factory characteristics, but also on the personal impression of how convenient the device is in use.
It is better to follow the advice of experienced photographers holding more than one camera
In general, in the communities of photographers and amateur blogs, the opinion is that the main differences between Canon and Nikon are several indicators.
Canon
- The video quality of Canon cameras is recognized in most cases as better than that of its competitor - Nikon cameras with a resolution of 1080 p are the exception;
- usually Canon cameras in terms of megapixels are ahead of models from other manufacturers in similar price ranges;
- In general, the products of this company are known for their budget; Nikon appliances cost more on average;
- Motors are now integrated into the lenses of all Canon cameras, without exception, which is not available in devices of another company.
Nikon
- Nikon cameras demonstrate better results than in Canon in low light conditions, they should be chosen if you need high-quality night photos;
- they use more AF points when hovering (with frequent use of the camera, this becomes very valuable);
- most Nikon full-frame camera models are equipped with a sensor that is larger than the one produced by Canon, which provides better image detail, all other things being equal and even with fewer pixels;
- Most user ratings agree that the Nikon interface is more convenient.
In general, it is also noted that both companies use processors of equal performance. The quality of lenses, sensors, and flash differs for both manufacturers from model to model.
A true connoisseur of photographic equipment always has his own, personal view of this issue.
Not all professionals believe that Canon or Nikon cameras are better. Some of them have their own complaints about color saturation errors that cameras of both brands demonstrate. So, Nikon supposedly more often shifts colors to the green area, and Canon is predisposed to excess red and blue colors.
Those who care about presentability can take a look at the cream lenses that Canon has. Although this has little to do with the quality of photography, the looks of the surrounding beige SLR camera will attract better. Although the company claims that they chose this color specifically so that the lens does not heat up so much in the sun.
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Key tips
Do not be afraid to buy a used camera. This technique will have many advantages:
- It will cost much cheaper, and it will be possible to purchase a lot of useful things for “surrender”. Both for yourself and for the camera.
- It’s not so pathetic to break it as a new one (this advice, of course, is for beginners).
- Even if the camera didn’t suit you, it, coming from the wrong hands, will be easier to sell than your favorite and only camera.
However, it is better to know that professional photographers should not buy the equipment that they earned a living from. Such cameras most often have almost exhausted their resources, and will not last long. Before buying, do not forget to evaluate the appearance of the camera, make sure that there is no dust in the lens.
The lens must be cleaned regularly - this is one of the commandments of the photographer
Estimate the “mileage” of the camera by finding out the number of shots it has taken. Typically, manufacturers of both brands guarantee 40,000 shutter releases on all of their DSLRs. Therefore, up to 20,000 frames made are normal conditions for which you can bargain. To find out their number, you need to take a picture and upload it to a special program that will show its number: Showexif for Nikon and EOSInfo cameras for Canon.
Do not overpay for unnecessary megapixels! For any SLR camera, 12 megapixels is enough, because with more than this, the number of pixels, he simply can not cope - he physically can not send so much information to the matrix. In addition, an ordinary home computer is not easy to work with giant-sized images.
In any case, if for you photography is nothing more than a hobby that you engage in exclusively from time to time, then buy Canon. Wanting to learn photography in all its nuances, take a look at Nikon. Here's the thing: Kenon produces not only cameras, but also other equipment; Nikon is focused only on cameras, and produces a purely professional technique in which an amateur will have to dig.
Select specific models
Which camera is better: Nikon or Canon, you can find out by looking at the technical specifications of the manufacturers' lines.
True, there are so many models that you have to summarize the information very much
For convenience, you can consider the products of both brands, dividing it by numbers. When choosing a DSLR from a Canon or Nikon brand, it’s most convenient to focus on the numbers of the model series.
We will highlight some of them recommended by experienced photographers.
Canon lineups
- Canon 300-500D are the most budget models, without any bells and whistles, photos from them will invariably be grainy when shooting at night due to low light sensitivity (this also depends on the type of aperture).
- Canon 500D-700D - inexpensive models with a convenient screen, acceptable for high-quality shooting, some of which can shoot video.
- Canon 750D and newer - differ in the number of lotions, but the quality of shooting remains on a par with previous models.
- Canon 5-7D and 50-70D are expensive models for professional shooting.
Nikon Series
- Nikon D40-D60 are old, inexpensive models with low resolution and poor light sensitivity, but they have established themselves as reliable equipment.
- Nikon D3000-D5000 - cameras with a resolution of 10 MP or less, are also not particularly suitable for night shooting, relatively inexpensive.
- Nikon D3100-D5100 - with increased photosensitivity and video shooting, with a high resolution image. Such used ones will cost more than 10,000 rubles.
- Nikon D3200-D5200, D700-D750, D7000 - advanced technology with a very high resolution and a lot of bells and whistles. It is worth it, recommended to professionals.
Comparison of top models
Among the variety of cameras of both companies there are the most popular models. For example, compare the Nikon D7100 and Canon 70D. The first one went on sale earlier, but both of them have already been tested and appreciated by photographers, being to some extent the “face” of the model range of professional cameras.
Their distinguishing characteristics are a good example of how the main differences between the two brands described above manifest themselves:
- Nikon D7100 autofocus is triggered at 51 points, and Canon 70D - at 19 points;
- Nikon’s sensor is slightly larger, photos from it will be clearer;
- The D7100 is more convenient: it is slightly lighter, has a wider navigation screen, is equipped with a motor for focusing, and its battery lasts longer;
- Nikon autofocus is powered by a sensor, while Canon has no sensor;
- photographers praise Nikon also for less noise distortion of colors in the pictures;
- but Canon, as mentioned above, shoots video much better, for most users this argument is enough when choosing 70D;
- the price also speaks in favor of the D70: such a camera can be bought for 40,000 rubles, and the new D7100 is more expensive by an average of 10,000 rubles (in 2018 prices).
Video shooting is Canon's competitive advantage
In conclusion, we repeat the main thing: no matter what camera you choose, even an amateur brand, the quality of shooting will primarily depend on your skills. Professional equipment will only help to realize them.
