Canon Rebel XS vs Nikon D3000?

Question

Canon Rebel XS vs Nikon D3000?

Answer 1

Everything is a depends question. Most photographers would pick the system with the lens that they need. Beginners generally don't need to think about it too much specially with the cameras you have listed. There is pretty much three reasons to get the XS. It's dirt cheap these days. Another is if you want to use Canon lenses. And it has the most support from third party vendors. Otherwise, it's older, the back LCD screen is noticeably smaller(compared to the other two), no video, though it does have rudimentary live view. The D3000 is a little more complicated. Nikon's entry level cameras are bastardized in that they don't have auto focus motors built in. This means that there are a lot of older AF lenses that won't auto focus with this camera. If you are only going to be using the kit lenses or buy only modern lenses then this isn't a problem. Image quality is pretty much on par with the XS. Unless you are specifically looking for it, you wouldn't really notice. No video. No live view (useful to have). Has great support from third party vendors (but ever so slightly less than Canon). Has some higher end features such as greater number of auto focus points (same amount as the K-x). As for the Pentax, for high ISO photos (think low light, no flash photography), there is no question. Pentax K-x is much better. It's better than it's peers when it came out, let alone older tech like the XS. So cleaner photos when taking noise and detail into account. It has live view and 720p video. Has a fair bit of higher end camera features like the 11 autofocus points and much faster continuous shooting (4.7 fps in RAW/jpeg vs 3 fps in jpeg for XS and D3000). Pentax also enjoys probably the greatest amount of support for legacy lenses. All lenses built for Pentax lenses from as early as 1975 will mount and work on any Pentax DSLR's. Albeit a lot of the legacy lenses were manual everything lenses. Has won many awards for the best entry-level camera for being easy to use, physically very small, lots of higher-end features (for its class) and great photo quality. As far as I'm concerned, the K-x is the best choice. The only reason you would not want to go Pentax is because it's Pentax. Not nearly as known these days as Nikon or Canon (different scenario in past times). This also means quite a bit less support from third party vendors. This shouldn't cause any problems because all major third party vendors do support Pentax. Even with all that said, ultimately, it really doesn't matter too much as ALL three cameras are great cameras and can take wonderful photos. If I can afford it, I'll go K-x, if budget is a real concern, I'll go XS yet I do like the D3000 ever so slightly over the XS. Lol, confusing. Before making a choice, go play around with all three cameras. Pick the one that fits your needs and almost as important, the one that feels best in your hands.

Answer 2

This was the same scenario with me before a month and I searched a lot to get the best and finally I got Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera and I am really happy with this product .



http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG/?tag=pntsa-20

Answer 3

i had found the features of both and i think Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera is good for you.

followings are the features of it.:

* 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size,photo-quality prints

* Large 2.5-inch LCD display;

* DIGIC III image processor provides fast,

* Accurate image processing; Live View Function

* EOS Integrated Cleaning system and Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit,

* Dust Delete Data Detection in included software

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG/?tag=pntsa-20

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3000-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B002JCSV5I/?tag=pntsa-20

i had also written the features of Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera but above one is good.

* 10.2megapixel CCD sensor

* 11-point autofocus system,

* Fast response,Guide mode,

* 3-inch TFT,

* 3 fps continuous shooting allows you to capture fast-moving action at 3 frames per second

Answer 4

Which ever fits in your hand better. :)

Answer 5

I own a Canon XSi which is a relative to the XS, only a subtle difference in LCD screen.



But to answer your question, I've practiced with both Canon XSi and Nikon D3000. In real honesty, both of these cameras are top notch. They both take really great pictures and offer great quality. In practice, I've always liked Canon. Canon as a way of keeping their Menus and settings CLEAN and Simple on their LCD screens. I work fast, I change settings on a dime, I need to be able to look and see what settings I need before the actions happen. Because Canon has a nice Menu set up, I'm able to do it. Nikon doesn't cater that to me too well. Don't get me wrong, I'm able to read the settings on a Nikon camera just as well as I can on a Canon camera, but as far as menu set ups, I prefer Canon.



The Nikon D3000, on the other hand, has a feature called "Guide Mode" which is like having a tutorial on the camera on how to work your camera. It gives you a step by step idea of the type of settings you need to have on your camera depending on your environment. In some sens, it's a great learning tool to use if your ever in doubt.



Bottom line, both cameras are superb for beginning photography. But remember, neither camera will make you a better photographer. You have to be willing to learn the ins and outs of your camera. You can't expect to become an expert over night, you have to learn, experiment a little bit. The more you learn and know about your camera, the more you'll become comfortable to make bigger decisions on higher end cameras. Good Luck

Answer 6

Nikon D5000 HANDS DOWN!

Answer 7

The Canon XS.

No question.

The Nikon D3000 is the worst DSLR Nikon has ever made.

The Canon XS is cheap, light and well made. It can use every Canon lens, which are better than Nikon lenses.



If you want to get a Nikon, get a D5000.

It is much better than the D3000.



Remember, once you choose a brand, you should stick with it or risk spending a lot of money on switching.

Answer 8

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