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Canon EOS 550D vs Nikon D3100
Canon EOS 550D
Nikon D3100
Why is Canon EOS 550D better than Nikon D3100?
- 21.62% more megapixels (main camera)?
18MPvs14.8MP - 25% better video recording quality (main camera)?
1080 x 30fpsvs1080 x 24fps - Has a stereo microphone?
- Has a microphone input?
- 2.65% wider dynamic range?
11.6Evsvs11.3Evs - 4.52x higher resolution?
1250 x 833pxvs588 x 392px - 810k dots higher resolution (screen)?
1040k dotsvs230k dots - 0.03s less shutter lag?
0.25svs0.279s
Why is Nikon D3100 better than Canon EOS 550D?
- 7.06% larger sensor?
23.1 x 15.4mmvs14.9 x 22.3mm - 2 more focus points?
11vs9 - 110shots longer battery life?
550shotsvs440shots - 13.88% lower noise at high ISO?
919 ISOvs807 ISO - 1 better image quality?
67vs66 - 75g lighter?
455gvs530g - Has continuous autofocus when recording movies?
- 2.27% better color depth?
22.5bitsvs22bits
Price comparison
Nikon D3100
Buy used:
$119.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens...YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens for Nikon F Mount D7100 D3200 D3300 D3100 D5100 D90 DSLR Camera,for Canon DSLR Camera | $53.99 | |||
| 2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecu...2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecup For Nikon D5100 D3100 D3000 D50 D60 D70S D3100 D3200 D5200 D3300 | $0.97 | |||
| 52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Le...52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Lens with Macro Portion for Nikon D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D3200 D3100 | $21.59 | |||
| 8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens ...8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera D3100 D3200 D5200 D5500 D7000 D7200 D800 D700 D90 D7100 free ship | $125.99 | |||
| Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Batt...Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Battery Grip Replacement for Nikon D3100/D3200/D3300/D5300 SLR Digital Camera | $12.39 | |||
| Nikon COOLPIX B500 RED Camera 40x Optica...Nikon COOLPIX B500 RED Camera 40x Optical Zoom + Flash + Case - 64GB Kit Bundle | $377.99 | |||
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Design
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
Optics
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Audio
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Features
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Price comparison
Nikon D3100
Buy used:
$119.00
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens...YONGNUO YN35mm F2.0 F2N Lens,YN50mm Lens for Nikon F Mount D7100 D3200 D3300 D3100 D5100 D90 DSLR Camera,for Canon DSLR Camera | $53.99 | |||
| 2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecu...2pcs DK-20 Rubber Eye Cup Eyepiece Eyecup For Nikon D5100 D3100 D3000 D50 D60 D70S D3100 D3200 D5200 D3300 | $0.97 | |||
| 52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Le...52MM 0.43x Professional HD Wide Angle Lens with Macro Portion for Nikon D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D3300 D3200 D3100 | $21.59 | |||
| 8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens ...8mm F/3.0 Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye Lens for Nikon DSLR Camera D3100 D3200 D5200 D5500 D7000 D7200 D800 D700 D90 D7100 free ship | $125.99 | |||
| Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Batt...Neewer Professional Vertical Camera Battery Grip Replacement for Nikon D3100/D3200/D3300/D5300 SLR Digital Camera | $12.39 | |||
| Nikon COOLPIX B500 RED Camera 40x Optica...Nikon COOLPIX B500 RED Camera 40x Optical Zoom + Flash + Case - 64GB Kit Bundle | $377.99 | |||
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