Canon Digital Slr Cameras Vs Nikon

Compare Nikon and Canon:

Most of Nikon’s latest DSLRs use a new sensor design that allows them to eliminate the optical low pass filter without an abundance of moiré, or distortion in fine lines and patterns. The filter is one more thing for the light to pass through before hitting the sensor, so eliminating it allows the camera to pick up more details and perform a bit better in low light. All of Nikon’s 2015 APS-C sensor cameras don’t use an optical low pass filter and a handful of their full frame professional models have eliminated it as well.

Canon’s latest DSLRs, on the other hand, seem more focused on the megapixels. Most of Canon’s DSLRs still use an optical low pass filter, though there are options like the Canon EOS 5DS R that do without. Their latest big announcements come in the form of full frame DSLRs with a whopping 50 megapixels. While judging a camera on megapixels alone is like judging a book by its cover, the EOS 5DS does capture a 8688 x 5792 resolution, where the Nikon D810 with 36 megapixels captures at most 7360 x 4912. The higher resolution allows for larger prints and more cropping without affecting the image quality.

While the two are focusing on different areas of sensor technology, Canon and Nikon DSLRs both have excellent image quality. That doesn’t mean you’ll get the exact same image when shot with two different cameras, though. Colors between the two options can be noticeably different, for example. Which one produces better color is a matter of personal preference—they are simply different, there’s no right or wrong answer.

Canon Vs. Nikon: Speed

Canon and Nikon come in pretty even as far as the speed of their autofocus, but there’s a subtle difference in their burst speed rates. Speed is hard to come by in DSLRs—where it’s not uncommon to find a mirror-less camera with a 10 fps burst mode, DSLRs have more gear to move to take a picture and it’s tougher to reach those high speeds.

Canon tends to have faster high-end DSLRs. The Canon EOS 7D Mark II ($1,799) hits an excellent 10 fps burst rate, making it one of the top DSLRs for sports shooters. Nikon’s fastest APS-C camera, on the other hand, is capable of 6 fps, the D7200 ($1,199). Getting even further into the advanced options, Canon’s full frame 1D X hits 14 fps, where the similar Nikon D4S gets 11 fps.

When it comes to the entry-level, more budget friendly models, however, Nikon offers more speed. It’s usually just by a frame or two though, as when comparing the Nikon D7200’s 6-7 fps to the Canon T6S’s 5 fps.

Canon Vs. Nikon: Operation

Performance between the two brands is pretty similar, but there are some noticeable differences when it comes to operating each camera. The terminology on a Canon is different from that on a Nikon, for starters. The “S” on the Nikon’s mode dial and the “Tv” on the Canon both indicate shutter priority mode, for example. Nikon also uses simpler terminology for autofocus modes—it’s a bit simpler to remember what Continuous Autofocus is versus Al Servo Autofocus (they’re both the same thing).

There’s also often a significant difference in battery life, with Nikons generally able to take more shots on a single charge. For example, the Nikon D7200 has double the battery life of the similarly priced Canon T6S. That’s not the case with every model, but, more often than not, Nikons have a better battery rating.

Canon Vs. Nikon: Video Quality

Canon, traditionally, has offered better video quality sooner. They were the first to develop a hybrid autofocus system allowing the camera to refocus while recording. Canon is known for their better autofocus tracking while recording, and they also have a selection of lenses designed specifically for video.

Answering which brand has the better video quality two years ago would have been much simpler. Where a few models ago Nikon didn’t offer autofocus while recording video, their latest DSLRs offer continuous autofocus. Comparing models individually across the brands, Nikon even has some cameras with a 60 fps frame rate for smoother motion where the equivalent Canon has 30 fps. Canon traditionally offers the better video, but Nikon’s latest developments put them much closer.

Canon Vs. Nikon: So which one is best?

Buying a DSLR is a bit different than buying a compact camera, because once you start accumulating lenses, it becomes much more expensive to change brands. Since the two brands operate a little differently (and with different terminology), switching would also mean relearning a few minor things.

So, then, which manufacturer is best? Which camera brand should you choose?

The answer? There isn’t a winner—both Canon and Nikon offer excellent cameras with solid image quality. If one brand offered a better camera every time, the other would’ve gone out of business a long time ago.

But, that’s not to say one brand isn’t more suited to one person or the other. Beginners would likely be happy with a DSLR from either system—but Nikon offers a more affordable option that’s still full of features and Nikon’s terminology is a bit easier to understand when starting from scratch. Sports photographers can capture the action with a DSLR from either manufacturer—but Canon tends to offer more speed in their high end models. Quality videos can be shot on both—but Canon typically has a smoother autofocus and offers lenses specifically for cinema.

When choosing between camera brands, it’s best to compare each camera individually—where Nikon may have a better entry-level DSLR, Canon may have a better DSLR for sports.Take your photography to the next level with this Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR lens kit. It features an 18-55mm lens so that you can enjoy portraiture and landscape photography as well as getting in close with action shots. Powerful processing and a 16-megapixel sensor deliver great images every time with this Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR lens kit.

Features

EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS II zoom lens provides versatility
This focal range is great for everyday shots, including everything from gorgeous landscapes to exceptional close-ups.

18.0 megapixels resolution delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements
The APS-C sensor and upgraded and high-performance DIGIC 4+ Image Processor for excellent speed and quality.

ISO 100 - 6,400 (expandable to 12,800)
Enjoy crisp, clean images over a broad spectrum of lighting conditions, even capturing great shots just before dawn and at dusk, when available light is often beautiful but scarce.

3.0" LCD monitor is big and bright.
920,000 dots shows fine details and provides easy viewing.

Capture spectacular movies in full 1080p HD
Use an intelligent EOS Full HD Movie mode for easy-to-use video capture.

High-performance DIGIC 4+ image processors
Deliver blazing speed and performance.

Optical viewfinder
High-performance Optical Viewfinder helps facilitate quick and accurate focusing by firmly framing and capturing the subject at hand.

9-point autofocus quickly tracks and locks onto your subject
AI Servo AF provide impressive autofocus performance with accurate results.

Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
Allow easy sharing to compatible smart devices, select social media sites and the Canon Connect Station CS100 device.

Advantage of Canon:

I am a Canon user since 2004(20D). One thing that I have noticed is that Nikon images are quite sharper than Canon. Obviously it is because Nikon has in-camera sharpening and Canon leaves it to post processing.
What I do not understand is what is advantage of post processing sharpening. Although you may have more control but even without sharpening a camera should be able to give a decent photo. Sometimes Canon images are so soft that are quite unacceptable (at least to me).
What is wrong with Nikon srategy of in-camera sharpening. I think 90% people at 90% occasions prefer a sharp image over a soft and blured one.

Disadvantage of Nikon:

Both brands have adequate in-camera sharpening. Actually at the default level Nikon images are a little softer than Canon. Also both brands give you adequate options to modify sharpening setting in camera and both give decent pictures at default settings.

My suspicion is that you are really comparing good photographer with average (or bad) photographers. The difference in camera's is not really that much.

The post-process sharpening really falls in "image processing" category then in image capturing. This kind of sharpening manipulates pixels to make the image look sharper to our eyes (because of increased local contrast) but there really is no more detail in picture after sharpening. The post-process sharpening is not needed for many kind of pictures (e.g. portraits), and many times introduces ugly sharpening artifacts. So it is better that camera's stay away from that and capture an image as clean as possible.