Entry level DSL-R camera?
I'm looking for an entry level Dsl-r camera. I did my research and came down to these two cameras
* Nikon D5300
* Canon 70D
I want a nice Dsl-r with good results and one which would last long enough for me to take snaps on a sightseeing tour or so. Nikon or Canon? Always difficult to choose between these two brands. Would love some professional advice and some experience sharing would be appreciated.
The Canon 70D has at least one advantage I like, that is the weather sealed body. It also has a battery life of about 900 pix vs. 600 for the Nikon.
Two things that I like about the Nikon D5300 are the built in GPS and time lapse recording.
http://www.dpreview.com/...ikon_d5300
I was curious what advantages snapsort found and they have a fairly long list for each.
http://snapsort.com/...ikon-D5300
So, now take yourself down to a camera store and try each. That should be the deciding factor.
Being a Canon guy that's all I recommend.
"Last long enough"? What does that mean. The camera should last, if you treat it right, for many years.
If you're talking battery life you should always have at least 2, if not three, batteries in your bag along with a charger.
You'll also want extra memory cards.
Generally, people who can't choose between Canon and Nikon don't know enough about cameras - they certainly seem unable to realise that there are more than two manufacturers.
The Pentax K-30 is cheaper than either, is weather-sealed, has a pentaprism viewfinder, meters with manual focus lenses, and uses the same (Sony) sensor as the D5300.
If you want to shoot video as well, Sony's SLTs will blow a true DSLR out of the water.
Either camera is decent enough…
It's more of a case of which one actually has the spec, functions and features that you are actually going to use… And if you can't answer that, then you aren't quite ready to make your purchase.
24 Megapixel sensors are the latest technology… They are first generation sensors and i'm going to stick my head out here… It isn't perfect… It's good… And these sensors demand top quality glass to get the best results… And this is expensive. You also need a computer with an i5 or better processor with at least 8GB ram and a decent graphics card helps too… All this amounts to a fairly large investment.
I'd send you in the direction of the trusted 16 megapixel sensor cameras… The quality is superb, and the file sizes can be processed easily enough by most processors in mid range equipment… The 16mp sensor isn't as fussy about the glass and it's this that makes it a better all rounder… If you want better quality… Then upgrade your lenses… You really don't get the choice with a 24 megapixel camera you need to spend your money on top quality glass.
You need to hold a camera in your hands before you buy it. Each camera will have a different feel to it.
As Andrew points out, you could also look at the Pentax, or maybe even a Sony.
It seems that you still need to do some research.
The Canon opposite the Nikon D5300 would be the Canon T5i/700D
The Nikon opposite the Canon 70D is the Nikon D7100.
So you need to make sure that you are comparing bananas to bananas.
Link that will do that
Advanced dSLR with environmental seals
http://snapsort.com/...ikon-D7100
Entry level dSLRs
http://snapsort.com/...ikon-D5300
As you can see, when you do compare comparable cameras, the scene shifts somewhat.
Next you need to visit DP Review and read the professional reviews of the cameras to understand which camera will provide you with what you need to 1) learn the fundamentals of photography and 2) provide amazing images once you understand how to use such a camera.
"… I want a nice Dsl-r with good results and one which would last long enough for me to take snaps"
This statement tells us that you 1) do not know some of the basic terms used in photography and 2) you do not understand that how well your images turn out have all to do with your skills using the camera and 3) and you have not spent any time on either the Nikon or Canon websites. Battery performance on a fully charged battery: Usually over 600 shots per charge, so you will want to take the battery charger with you
You can't go wrong buying into either camera system since both have the support of the two leading makers of professional grade cameras (Nikon D4 and Canon D1X) and have in excess of 75 current lenses available from fisheye lenses to extreme telephoto lenses
A note on where Nikon sensors come from…
All are designed and patented by Nikon
Some are fabricated by Nikon, Sony and Aptina Which company fabricates those sensors is based upon economics, keeping the cost of dSLR cameras down