If you’re familiar with cameras at all, then you already know that Canon and Nikon are the two camera giants in the industry. Depending on the type of photography you are interested in and what capabilities you want your camera to have, but ultimately, the decision comes down to personal preference.
When comparing the Nikon D3100 and the Canon T2i, your experience with cameras will play a part in which camera will better suit your needs. While both cameras are excellent, the Nikon D3100 is still one of the best entry level SLR cameras on the market and is terrific for anyone wanting to take pictures for pleasure, as well as learn to do more professional shots.
Some of the many advantages to the Nikon D3100 in comparison to the Canon T2i are:
• A lighter weight camera that feels truly good in your hands
• an above average size screen for viewing pictures and video you’ve taken
• 169 different lenses to choose from
• The camera itself is pretty small and not overly bulky which makes it easy to handle
• The movie function has continuous focus, so you don’t have to worry about manually focusing while filming
• Has 24 pixel movies that give it a “film” look
• Has a CMOS sensor which makes it good for shooting in low light
These are just a few of the features that make the Nikon D3100 the more preferred camera among amateur photographers. There are many more, as you will discover as you get used to it and learn about them all. It is highly recommended that new owners of the Nikon D3100 read the manual thoroughly because it really does help to go through this step by step, so that you are aware of all your camera can do. Of course, it won’t do it FOR you, but the more you use it, the better and more at ease you’ll become, which makes your pictures even better.
The Canon T2i is also a good camera, but for those just getting started in photography, or who have not had experience with SLR cameras. The megapixels in the Canon are higher, at 18 vs. 14 for the Nikon, but unless you make a lot of posters from your photos, the extra pixels don’t make a difference in quality. Another plus for consumers is the price of Nikon D3100 vs Canon T2i, which is roughly 150-200; an important factor for those on a budget but still wanting a high quality camera.
One of the things to try to avoid is getting a camera Nikon D3100 is that Nikon and Canon both are Lense companies, so invest in the extra money to get Nikon lenses for your Nikon camera. It really does make a difference and when you want high quality equipment, the kinds of lenses you invest in DO make a difference.
If you’re looking for a superior camera that will help you take excellent shots, the Nikon D3100 is the way to go. While Canon is also a good quality camera, it is more for those looking to do more video. The savings you will have purchasing the Nikon you can always use to buy a camcorder.
