Which to choose? Canon EOS Rebel T2i versus Nikon D3100

It’s never easy selecting a camera brand when your two choices are major, powerhouse companies each boasting an impressive product line and reputation.  But ultimately you shall, after an indefinite period of research, determine which of these products suits your needs the best. Are you still unsure about which camera model to select? Well this article will outline evaluations of both cameras and you can decide which sounds more enticing to your individual, unique appetite.

Well, let’s get down to the comparison.

Round 1: The Megapixels

Seemingly an almost-too-easy way to quantify a camera’s quality is to look at its megapixels. In this instance, the Canon model, what with its 18 megapixel quality looks good relative to the Nikon 14 megapixel offering. Ultimately, 18 MP is a lot for typical camera use and honestly, unless you plan to make full sized posters out of your photographs, a 14 MP model will surely suffice too, at least for still shots and certainly given its slightly more reasonable price tag.

Round 2: The Video

Given the price difference between the two cameras, you’ll expect some extra features on the Canon EOS Rebel T2i to make you feel right about its high cost ($200 more than the Nikon model.) That’s where video comparison comes into the picture. The HD recording quality characteristic of the Canon model is a major pro for the camera. In fact, it’s fair to say that Nikon’s HD video capabilities are fairly poor relative to the Canon offering. Nikon’s model is disadvantaged by a low frame-per-second rate and the coherency lacks as a result. Also, when recording a moving object, the camera makes an audible shutter noise that gets recorded and remains on the video. This, in addition to other general recording issues, makes the Nikon an inferior video recording asset, but still provides impressive high definition quality.

Round 3: LCD Screen

Both of the cameras involved here have brilliant three-inch diameter LCD screens but differing pixel density. The Canon Revel T2i boasts 1 million pixels, a figure much more impressive than Nikon’s 230 thousand. This will help you better gauge the quality and vividness of a photograph within seconds of taking it.

And the winner is…

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, it’s all about what better fits your needs. For better video quality, should you find it a priority, the Canon Rebel T2i is a solid choice with great pictures too. If you don’t see video as a must, the Nikon offers a comparably impressive photographic capability for $200 less—not too shabby. Choose whichever is more appropriate for you and click away!