I want to buy DSLR. I have short listed Canon1100, Nikon 3100 & Nikon 3200?

This Will be my 1st DSLR. Nikon 3200 has highest MPixels.

Both excellent cameras
Number of pixels is not important.
Toss a coin!

The surest signs of photographic ignorance are: 1. The mindless fixation with resolution as a primary consideration, & 2. The belief that there are only two camera brands worthy of consideration. And you haven't asked a question. You aren't ready to buy a camera.

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I can't really comment on the Canon 1100, but I would definitely recommend the Nikon 3100. After looking at hundreds of reviews for cameras I settled on the 3100, despite it being slightly more expensive than other entry models at the time, and I have to say it was the right decision.

1) Picture Quality
This really is very good, especially with the 'Active D Lighting' which can really brighten and enhance some shots. I have taken many photos with this camera and have not been disappointed by them at all, although I think the kit lens sometimes let's the side down, it has some distortion round the edges. Furthermore I have a friend with a Canon 500D and we both think the Nikon seems to take better photos.

2) Low light
The camera generally performs well in these areas although you will see noise on anything at 800 ISO and above. 800 is generally okay though and at 1600 it is more noticeable, particularly when blown up.

3) Build Quality and handling
Overall the camera seems well built, although some might think it a bit plasticy, but for me it is fine. The camera itself is actually quite small for a DSLR and those with bigger hands may find the grip not as comfortable, but it's not a major issue.

4) Battery life
This is the only thing that seems to let the side down. Quite often I have turned it on to check and it has full power but within 30 mins of use it falls right down. While this is clearly a drawback I would recommend just making sure you always charge the battery before going out, which isn't really much of a hassle

Overall this really is a very good camera for the money. I bought mine from here pretty cheap actually https://www.amazon.co.uk/...B00403MA4M (will take you to the Amazon page). Hope this helps!

I'd buy the Pentax K-500 - it has the same sensor as the D3200, but it has a 100% pentaprism (vastly better) viewfinder and the ability to meter with manual focus lenses.

Everybody wants to shoot video with their stills cameras these days, and if you feel that way, the Sony SLT A-58 will blow a conventional DSLR out of the water.

If you can't look at All the alternatives, and choose by the way they feel in your hands, you aren't ready for a DSLR.

Not everyone who buys a DSLR for the first time knows much about them and also let's be honest, it can be daunting when asking about it on boards like this where people have been using SLRs for many years. I quess you're aiming to get it right first time and not have to change brands later on?

Out of those you have listed you would do better with the Nikon D3200, but only if you stay with Nikon brand lenses that have been designed for that range of cameras.

If you are on a budget then the Pentax K-500 would be much better for adding third party lenses and having them work as intended.
You'd find similar advantages with a Sony A58 as all the old Minolta AF lenses dating back to the late 1980's will fit, work and gain image stabilisation (Pentax offers the latter too).
The Sony A58 has a huge 2.4mp electronic viewfinder in which you can see everything and do manual focusing with ease thanks to focus-peaking.

You don't belong in a DSLR if pixels is your only point of purchase. Pixels count has been over blown for the last few years. You should be more interest in how comfortably you can see through the camera. DSLR users do not use the LC to take pictures except on rare occasions. Have you checked out the price of lenses on the models you are considering? With Pentax you can look for used lenses dating back to the film days because the stabilization feature is built into the camera bodynot the lens like Canon, Nikon,& Sony are. As you can see by my cartoon I wear glasses and the Pentax line-up turned out to be the ost comfortable to use. Plus several months after purchase I found out that the viewfinder eye adjustment allowed me to push my glasses up onto my head and view the ENTIRE viewfinder! The Pentax K-500 is the current entry level model and it is a very good starting point.