Nikon or Canon, which one do you prefer?

Question

I know that both companies are very good, and are the leaders in professional cameras,
but i was wondering if you could give me your opinion on both,
or if you use a canon or nikon what you like about them.

-thanks!

Answer 1

both are good camera makers actually.i use a canon they even make the best compact digital cameras as well.

Answer 2

I prefer Nikon for ISO, camera build, and they have a lot more lenses.



Both cameras brands are great, as I've used both. I just preferred many of the setting in Nikon better as well. As competitors they assure each other that they produce good cameras.



Someone mentioned that they preferred Canon's compromise of Sony's sensor which are best, and Nikon with ISO capabilities....or something like that. What they might forget or not realize is that Sony makes most of Nikon's sensor. It's not a compromise to go with Canon if you think Sony makes the best sensors, and Nikon is good with ISO. Just had to add that.

Answer 3

Nikon is better. I have a Nikon and a Canon which are approximately the same price and have similar features, but just by using the camera, the feel, and functionality, the Nikon feels superior and of better quality. Canon cameras are good too, but I feel Nikon is better. I do feel Canon is easier to use at first, but once you start using a camera, I guess you can get used to any camera. The quality of pictures on the Nikon I feel is better and Nikon cameras are known to last for a long time.

Answer 4

Thankfully you have the good sense not to ask which is better. =)



I like Canon - I'll be honest - because my cameras are Canon. And lenses and such. But I invested in Canon for these reasons:



- There are over 220 lenses, and about 30-40 with IS, offered by Canon. While I'm not sure about Nikon's exact number, I know it's a heck of a lot more.

- Canon's cheaper than Nikon in macro lenses

- Produces a wide range of cameras; and has the best comprimise between Sony's image quality which is the best, and Nikon's ability to deal with low noise at high ISO, which is the best - so, Canon's in the middle and overall is the best

- Wide variety of accessories, more than any other brand, and generally cheaper



Why Canon isn't great:

- IS in lens, while producing a better image and making the effect visible, is a lot more costly

- Sometimes L lenses are better, sometimes ordinary USM lenses are better! It depends, and that's when you get a bit stuck... but this isn't really big

- Somewhat limited in IS lenses

- EF-S lenses can't fit on non full-frame cameras, or APS-C, only EF can, and of course this is more expensive (this doesn't happen on Nikon because its full frame cameras crop to 1.-x factor (whatever suits the lens) to be able to take the picture like an APS-C sensor would be able to

- Canon lenses are expensive besides for its macro lens range

- Its cameras tend to be a bit more expensive - in the case of pro, the 1Ds is the most expensive, although rated the best in most reviews



Doing some research some time, when I first decided, I checked out this:

http://photo.net/equipment/35mm/canon-v-nikon



And it helped.



It's all about what suits you, if you're interested in buying one.

Answer 5

Both make good point and shoots. But Nikon is my camera of choice just because I've grown up around them. I've always had a weird feeling about canon. I've even used canon digital camcorders like the XL-1 and I thought that thing was a piece of plasticky dump. NIKON RULES!

Answer 6

Nikon



from what i have been told after doing some camera searching of my own, i heard that both are good but Nikon is definetely the best buy for your money especially if you plan to use the camera quite often

Answer 7

I'm a Canon user... I suggest you go to the store and try both out though, then figure out which one you like better.

Answer 8

I LOVE love LOVE my Canon power shot!!!



I've had multiple digital cameras in my time (I've broken many.. oh college life) ... but I'm in LOVE with my Canon!!



I would advise you to get one and you will fall in love with it too!!! ;)

Answer 9

Olympus........ SP 550 uz is what i use.. takes beautiful shots. Now they're up to the 570 i believe so the 550 is pretty cheap. Check e-bay.