Best quality. Nikon vs Canon?
My previous question about Nikon vs Canon I had a few choices in cameras. But now I'm needing to know the one to choose for the best quality I know they both have a good zoom option but I'm looking for a camera to take beautiful pictures.
Added (1). I'm not talking about compact cameras.
Added (2). I'm needing something that takes better outside pictures.
Added (3). Because I'm getting into the more professional aspect of photography.
Low end compact cameras - Canon.
Mid/high range compact cameras - either.
DSLRs - Nikon
They are both take great photo's.
Edge goes to Nikon. Why? Because Nikon does not change the way their lenses attach to the bodies of their cameras. Canon does. Nikon lenses from 20 years ago, will still fit on new Nikon bodies. Canon changes theirs on purpose, once you make the decision to upgrade your body, you may very well have to upgrade your lenses too.
I only shoot with Nikon cameras.
From my experience, Nikons produce pictures that are "warmer," meaning the pictures have a more red tint to them.
People say Canon cameras are more "color accurate" but I just think they look "cooler," meaning the pictures have a more blueish tint to them, and I really don't like the blueish look.
You probably won't notice a difference since it sounds like you're not going to be buying a DSLR and doing professional work.
Look for the camera that has the features you need, what one performs best in low light situations, etc. I would recommend Nikon because I have been using their digital cameras for years.
They are both good. But if you want something like a bridge camera, a Fujifilm Finepix will be the best choice.
But if you're serious about photography, you'll need a D-SLR like the Nikon D3100 or Canon Rebel T3.
My feeling is that Canon and Nikon are the two best camera companies, in terms of products, feature, and also their reputations for customer service. Most people who prefer one over the other, it's personal things like what features they like or what works with the stuff they already have.
The problem in assessing them and comparing them is that both companies come out with dozens of new products every year. It's impossible for a reviewer to even look at them all! So you get into generalized comments about this line vs that line, or whether you want this feature or that feature.
The thing to do is to learn about the various different kinds of cameras--point-and-shoot, 'prosumer', super-zoom, SLR, etc. Decide what generic type of camera you want based on the kind of stuff you want to do and the kind of features you want--for instance do you want one zoom lens, different lenses for different purposes? Do you want an SLR or is that not important? Do you want to learn to adjust focus, shutter and aperture on your own or trust the automatic modes? Then you can probably winnow out the choice to three or four currently-available models. Then google these models to see reviews, and especially sample pics taken directly from the cameras. Zoom in on these pics to see how they compare in sharpness, colors, etc. Then make your choice, and do some price shopping.
The zoom on a DSLR depends on the lens fitted, so, 'Good zoom,' is a moot point.
Pentax and Sony are so good, they don't have to bray so loudly that idiots can hear them - you may be pleasantly surprised at what they have to offer.
If you want good zoom for outside pictures, Fujifilm's bridge cameras offer viewfinders and manual controls at a lower price than either.