Which is the better camera? Nikon or Canon?

Which is the better camera? Nikon or Canon?

Oh for goodness sake! How many more times are people going to ask this!
Answer: Nothing to chose between them. YOU must decide which features you need most from a camera then buy the one that feels right for YOU.

You'll need to wait… I'm still trying to decide between Pepsi and Coke…

Apples and oranges
just preferences, nothing more nothing less.

Yes.

Unless you're a Sony, Pentax, or Olympus fan.

The one that feels better to you. That's pretty much it. Both have been around this long because they're both very good at what they do.

I picked Canon because when I bought my first SLR film camera I thought Canon's least expensive model felt better than Nikon's. If I had the money at the time to buy a fully mechanical camera I would have chosen Nikon, as I loved the feel of the FM2. But after buying Canon lenses I have stayed with the system even to dSLRs. (Well, lately I've been using a mirrorless Fuji most often, but that's a different story).

If you're asking, save your money.

In DSLRs, they're acceptable, but no better than their competitors (Nikon even buy in sensors from rivals Sony), and if you don't know what a DSLR is, you don't need one.

Canon discontinued their only EVIL model, and Nikon's 1-series have the smallest sensors (and worst low-light performance) on the market.

For compact and bridge models, they're either superb, but over-priced (Canon G-series / Nikon P-series), complete junk (Nikon L-series), or more expensive than the competition, but unremarkable (everything else).

I've been shooting with Pentax since before you were born, have handled more models from more manufacturers than you've ever heard of, and, frankly, can't be bothered with either, or people who can't see beyond them.

When I bought my first DSLR I couldn't decide between Nikon and Canon. I freely admit that I WRONGLY dismissed Sony and Pentax as "second rate". I dismissed Olympus because they didn't seem serious about DSLRs.
I settled on Nikon because I liked the little red flash on the handgrip but bough Canon because someone said they had an EF 50mm f/1.8 I could have.

That really is how trivial the decision is! Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax (I still struggle to recommend Olympus) are all equals. One brings out a new model that gives them a temporary advantage but the others soon follow up with their own offering. Just hold each in your hands, try to work out the menus without using the manual to gauge how user friendly it is for you then take your pick. Whichever you choose you won't be disappointed.

N D5200/5300 vs C 700D sees Nikon winning in potential image quality but not by enough to matter to most people.

The entry level ones, without articulating LCD, are also about equal.

So go to a store and pick the one you like the look and feel of best.

As the others have said also look at Sony and Pentax. I actually use a Sony A57 these days and am happy with it. One BIG advantage with Pentax and Sony is that they have their image staibilisation system built around the camera sensor and that means any lens you fit will have anti-shake. This makes them less expensive than Nikon or Canon IS lenses. Also Pentax and Sony are great for using old AF lenses… Sony takes all of the all Minolta AF lenses that have been made since the late 1980's.

In what model? For a range of cameras that are excellent nobody beats Canon, except possibly Fuji in choice of bridge cameras.In the DSLR area Canon, Nikon and Pentax are my top choices in "alpha order".
This web site is pro Canon & Nikon, just like TV news is one political party based. But I buy a camera based on sight, feel, and in the case of DSLR's the lens coverage the "line" of cameras has. These are the reasons I switched from a life long experience with Canon to the Pentax line, and have not regretted my decision in the 3 years of ownership.

To start out with Pentax makes the K-500 which comes with a usual 18-55mm zoom lens and sells for about $450.00. As mentioned by "Landshark" Pentax can use lenses from the film era, due to the fact camera stabilization is built into the camera body unlike Canon & Nikon.(whose lens stabilization is built into EACH lens) I purchased a 100mm macro at a fantastic savings due to this ability of the Pentax to accept older lenses.

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