Slr Digital Cameras Comparison
Nikon D40 or Canon OES 350 Rebel XT???
So i want to buy a digital slr, and i’ve done some research and now i’m basically stuck between those two cameras…
I’m a filmmaker and I travel, the camera will be mainly used in those fields. I have a decent knowledge of photography and equipment, and I have a budget of around ~$800 (i figured if i spend 600 on camera, i’ll be able to get a telephoto lens for another 200).
Anyways, i’ve read a number of reviews and comparisons online, but just wanted to post this to see what other people were thinking about the above models.
I played around with both of the cameras and to be honest the Nikon feels more ‘solid’ but looking at all the specs i think i am leaning more towards the canon.
So yeah, any advice would be appreciated. thanks
matt
I’d vote for the D40X. If you are a filmmaker, you will appreciate the fact that the D40X has a real spot meter and the XT (and XTi) do not. The best they can give you is a 10% “partial central area” meter.
Check this page. I added the D40, because there is not a review for the D40X at this site yet, but it is very similar to the D40. I added the XTi just because many people include this newer camera in their comparisons.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos350d%2Cnikon_d40x%2Ccanon_eos400d%2Cnikon_d40&show=all
See: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40x.htm
See: http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3896/camera-test-nikon-d40x.html for a glowing review.
I have done a comparison of the D40X and Rebel XTi, which I will post here. It would be valid for you to read this, as the XTi is the newer “better” camera, so one would expect it to compare to another camera more favorably that the XT.
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Nikon D40X vs. Canon Rebel XTi
The D40X is so new that I don’t see any decent sample images yet. Can we assume (hope) that it would give similar results to the D80? It seems so. See: http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3896/camera-test-nikon-d40x.html for a glowing review that even compares it with the XTi just a little bit.
I still like the idea that the Nikon has a spot meter and find it odd that the Canon doesn’t. The Nikon is a bit limited in autofocus capabilities and speed compared to the Canon, though.
Here are some pertinent quotes about the D40X:
“Noise suppression was generally better than the D80′s and much better than the Rebel’s. As ISOs increased, the D40x’s resolution exceeded that of the Rebel.”
“The economy-model status of the D40x doesn’t show in picture quality, either. At ISO 100, the D40x turned in an average resolution of 2075 lines, slightly behind the Nikon D80 and Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi.”
Continue on down on page 2 for a direct comparison to the XTi. I’ll let you read it for yourself, as it seems to lean slightly towards the Canon and it would kill me to write that. I’ll leave that job for Koko.
But seriously, these cameras are EXTREMELY close in performance and value. It is true that there is a “problem” with older Nikon lenses not autofocusing on the D40, but if you do not own a bag full of older lenses, it is not going to be a problem.
You need to go to a real camera store and pick up both cameras and see how they feel to you. Some people will love the Canon and some will love the Nikon. Find out which one you are. You will be happy with either one, but you will be happiest with the one that fits your hands better.
See also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos400d%2Cnikon_d40x&show=all
B&H Prices, April 2007
Nikon D40x, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit with Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens – $800
Nikon D40x, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit with Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens – $1,030
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (a.k.a. 400D) 10.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit (Silver) with Canon 18-55mm EF-S Lens – $770
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (a.k.a. 400D) 10.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Body (Black) with Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens – $1,180
Nikon D3100 14.2MP slr digital camera
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