Canon and Nikon make digital cameras in point-and-shoot varieties, plus more professional and heavier SLR (single-lens reflex) varieties. But these two prominent camera brand names have so many cameras on the market with myriad features that it can get overwhelming trying to choose one. Choosing one comes down to what you want to do as a casual or professional photographer.
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
According to Bestinclass.com, the point-and-shoot Canon PowerShot SX210 IS digital camera gives you just about everything in compact form. The lens on it is considerably good for a point-and-shoot camera because of a 14x lens that can go from 28 mm all the way up to a wide 329 mm. A lens like this makes it ideal for scenic photography.
As with many point-and-shoots, it also provides automatic settings that adjust for amateur photographers wanting a perfect shot. However, one of the most impressive features on this camera is that it allows a manual setting so you can adjust all settings yourself. Bestinclass.com says that it's rare to find this in a point-and-shoot camera. It also takes high-definition video with the convenience of a "Record" button right on the back of the camera. As of October 2010, the price runs from $199 to $249.
Canon EOS Rebel T2i
For the entry-level SLR side of Canon's digital camera, Bestinclass.com says the Canon EOS Rebel T2i will give you stunning features. While it does cost from $849 to $899, as most SLR cameras do, some of the features are equivalent to ones seen on other SLR models that are more expensive. In addition to a lighter weight than most other SLR cameras, it carries over some features from a prior edition called the 7D. One of the best features is exposure analysis that automatically gives you the best exposure possible in any setting. The camera also has a faster processing time after a picture is taken. Also, the camera can record HD video in 1,920 by 1,080 resolution.
Nikon Coolpix S220 and S3000
The Coolpix line of Nikon point-and-shoot cameras has been around a while. And camerareviewgeek.com says that the S220 model was one of the best-selling models in Europe during 2009. The S220 provided many of the usual features Nikon's Coolpix cameras have, such as a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 10 megapixels of resolution, a 3x zoom lens, image stabilization and scene selection for automatic settings.
In 2010, the S3000 models came out and upgraded to 12 megapixels of resolution, a 4x zoom lens and slightly bigger 2.7-inch LCD monitor. Coolpix cameras are an excellent way for an amateur photographer to get started in photography and are priced from $150 to $200. They come in a wide variety of colors.
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR
One of the best-selling models in Nikon's SLR line as of September 2010 is the D7000, which comes equipped with 16.2 megapixels of resolution. Nikon touts this as pleasing the most demanding photographer with a new sensor that allows exceptional photography in low-light situations. It also offers what Nikon calls a groundbreaking 3D Matrix Metering System that provides up to 2,016 pixels for clarity. As with most other SLR cameras, it gives full 1080p HD video capability. The price for this model runs high at $1,279.95 for the body and up to $1,600 when bought with a kit containing various lenses.
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