Differences between Nikon, Pentax, Canon? DSLRs. Which one's better?

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Differences between Nikon, Pentax, Canon? DSLRs. Which one's better?

Answer 1

It all depends on what you are going to use it for and which you prefer. The Canon and Nikon DSLRs are fairly similar although there is a fairly large weight difference (the Canon is lighter), other than that the Canon and Nikon DSLRs are all very similar in performance. Pentax is also a very good, well known camera manufacturer although from the DSLRs I've used the Canon/Nikons have been the best. I would rank them Canon, Nikon, Pentax, although it does depend on what you are going to use the camera for and if you are going to buy extra lenses. In my opinion Nikon macro lenses are better than Canon, although I prefer the Canon telephoto lenses.

Answer 2

My preference runs Nikon, Canon, Pentax, but I suggest that you go to a camera shop that has all three and have them compare them for you. Those folks should be able to give you the pros and cons of each.

Answer 3

The only "best" when it comes to cameras is what will work best for your type of photography. These are all good brands. I personally, have used Nikon and Canon extensively, but owning a Nikon doesn't make you a good photographer, it just makes you a Nikon owner. Pick a model with the features you like, read the reviews, see if you can afford it. Have fun.

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Answer 6

Oh they are all good!



But Pentax well is it kinda, how to say Pentax right now has been taken over by Ricoh. And they are making new cameras with new designs. The question will they be good..



Yes Pentax was one of the big supports of the fourth/third format and still is. But sadly that format kinda didn't get that far. Maybe with nowadays people buying more EVIL cameras [without lens but with interchangable lenses] they will get the much needed boost. See I like the idea, a nice size sensor makes for good pictures.



Pentax also now has the Q system. Ouch... a 2/3" size sensor pretty darn small compared to the other system cameras. It is small and light and has yes lenses you can interchange..but the price is high. Really really high!



I seen some pictures made with it and yes though the sensor is good..but it is still a small sensor so limited.



Canon and Nikon sell APS-C and Full frame DSLR's. [but don't disregard sony the A55 and A77 are... oddly interresting, not to mention their sensor tech is great] Both are good just remember that a good result is partly because of a good lens. The kitlenses are fine but.. you know.. there is better out there. Still for the price of the kitlens they are good, for four time as more you get better ;)



The point is that the DSLR's from Pentax , well .. EVIL system cameras do not use the same lenses as their old film cameras. You need an adapter for that.



Choices Choices, I say read many reviews, look at the actual pictures shot, the results and go to shops to actually put your hands on the products.

Answer 7

There are subtle differences between the ranges, but these only become significant in the hands of a skilled operator.



Nikon and Canon produce full frame DSLRs with a very comprehensive selection of lenses. Canon's lens range has a lot of overlaps which cover different market sectors, Nikon often has one consumer line and one professional line with nothing much in between. Pentax on the otherhand have rediscovered medium format with the 645D, this does limit your choice somewhat to the few medium format lenses for the 645 system out there. Nonetheless the large sensor and modern image processor are nice. Unfortunately, if you're spending £10,000 on a medium format system, you'd rather get a Hasselblad 503 with the CFV-39.



If you look at smaller sensored cameras, well the three are more or less equally matched. Pentax has the best backwards compatibility, however Canon can accept the most adapted lenses (pretty much any lens with an aperture ring), except older Canon FD lenses, this means you can mount the Nikkor-P 105mm f2.8 onto your Canon EOS, and get it to work (the Nikkor-P won't meter on low end Nikons). Nikon seems good for backwards compatibility, but you need to spend money on a D200, D300/S or better if you want metering on those older lenses. So if you have old lenses, get a Canon.



Canon's ergonomics are probably the best of the three, they seem to be designed with someone wearing thick winter gloves in mind, so it's deady easy to use.



It's really not much between them. I like Canon because I can mount OM, M42, Nikkors, Pentax, Carl Zeiss, all onto my camera. I also like Canon because you can get a full frame DSLR or £600 (a second hand 5D).



Your reasoning may be quite different. You may like Pentax's K-5 because of it's remarkable build quality and its low light performance. Or maybe Nikon because of it's Wireless CLS (aka AWL).

Answer 8

They are all quality cameras and have been for years & years. Nikon & Canon are and have been system cameras, with a wide range of accessories. Pentax has been a very good camera mechanically and optically, but does not have as wide a range of accessories. That said, I now have to relate my personal experiences. I found Nikon and it's accessories higher priced and hardly ever offered at a discount. So I have been a Canon man for many, years, until I went into larger film cameras when I specialized in wedding photography. Today when I looked with real anticipation at the Canon models, I found the viewfinder just too busy with this function and that function so I put it on the back burner for a while. Last year I tried out a Pentax Kx for handling and viewing and found it the "cat's meow'....I loved it and purchased a Pentax Kx. And I have not regretted my purchase at all. Today 9 months later the Kx has been discontinued. The Pentax Kr has taken it's place and can be had for $700.00 This includes camera normal size lens and a 50mm-200mm zoom lens. The perfect outfit for anyone, I believe! Amazon has this outfit for $670.00

Answer 9

i would suggest Nikon. i am currently using the Nikon D3100, it is the best dslr i have had till date

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Answer 10

Hi,



There are no differences between brands. Did you expect us to say that one is good and the rest are horrible? That's not what you get here, all of these brands are so similar and all are good. It depends on the model.



Nikon is not the best. Nor is Pentax or any other brand.



Canon EOS T2i, T3i, Nikon D3100, D5100 and Pentax K-r are the best out right now.



Here's a DSLR Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/which-dslr-to-buy/

Answer 11

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Answer 12

Canon is the best