Rbrylawski Loc: Tampa, FL

Wow, so now Nikon's in a shambles? Where do you come up with this bunk? I'm surprised you haven't had Canon tattooed on your forehead. This way, you can love yourself more every time you look at yourself in the mirror.

peteto Loc: Las Vegas

I have a 60D and a 70D, and love them both. I gave the 60D to my wife because it's so easy to use. I am also seriously considering getting a D7100. Why not have one of each, a Canon and a Nikon. I'm willing to bet I won't be disappointed in either and then I'll be able to decide for myself, Canon or Nikon!

Nikonbob Loc: Upper Chichester, PA

I try to avoid opinion and rely on statistics to analyze trends. Since most DSLRs are being sold online today, we can look at Amazon's sales numbers to track buyer preferences. Of the 20 most popular DSLRs sold by Amazon, 12 are Canons and 8 are Nikons. Most are consumer class models. Of higher-end cameras, the numbers are pretty even.

As to customer satisfaction, J.D. Power ranks Pentax best in DSLR brands. Nikon and Canon come in 2nd and 3rd.

J.D. Power 2012 Customer Satisfaction rankings DSLRs:

1000 point possible

1. Pentax 899
2. Nikon 891
3. Canon 888


I still think the argument "Canon vs. Nikon" is silly and immature. But, there are a few opinionaters posting here who think with parts of their anatomy located farther south than is typical.

Rbrylawski Loc: Tampa, FL

I wish this forum had a "like" button, but since it doesn't, your post has been "liked!"

jcjohn000

It is always easy to spot a person who cannot accept facts. The F5 is still and will be for a long time to come the camera that all the others are judged by. If you have a problem with the weight, go to the gym.

Have you ever even seen one???????

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

True. WWE Monday Night Raw wrestling for 3 hours usually has more viewers than all other prime time TV shows including sports combined but does that make it better quality programming? I think not.

In the end, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Panasonic, Sony, and Olympus among others make excellent products that can, in the hands of someone with more photographic knowledge than a tree stump, create awesome output that rivals that of professionals using units selling for 500% more.

Canon spends more on advertising. Nikon depends on it's legendary name more and spends less on advertising. Pentax, Panasonic, and Olympus, for example, spend much less on advertising. I suspect they've determined that a flood of dollars spend don't equal an improved market share when the big boys are already holding the majority of it so they just bank the advertising funds and build excellent products for those who do their research to find them.

I have several Panasonic cameras from point & shoots through bridge that are excellent and they are usually right at the top of their categories when tests are done on them. I also wouldn't be afraid to buy a new Panasonic G6 micro-4/3 camera because I'd know it was going to be awesome. I also have a Sony dSLR and I'm not afraid to put it up against any other brand in the same price category. My most recent is an Olympus PEN because it does something specific that no other camera costing up to 300% as much does. Advertising didn't cause me to make my choice on any of these cameras but research and specification comparisons did.

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

Not exactly a fair comparison saying that a newer Nikon is better than the old T3i - the newer Canons are also better than the T3i.

Nikon or Canon must be a personal choice based on handling and perhaps what equipment you already have.

Staying out of the 'which is best' argument I would point out that I notice that second hand third party lens for Nikon are cheaper than for Canon cameras because there are far more Canon cameras owners.

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

Opinions are like external openings, some prefer to use the one below their belt. A childish comment which adds nothing to the discussion.
:thumbdown:

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

I agree - and the anal comment by pithydoug is so childish that the majority of professionals who use Canon cameras would treat it with the contempt it deserves!

amehta Loc: Boston

The comparison was between an older Canon (T3i) and older Nikon (D5100), and then the older Nikon and the newer, higher level Nikon (D7100), with the conclusion that the better Nikon "blows away" both older cameras. Sounds "fair" to me. :-)

And the point of the comment was to answer the question, "Will I be disappointed?" if the OP upgrades from the stolen T3i to a new D7100. I suppose the comment could have used the 70D as the middle camera for the comparison, but the result would be the same: no disappointment!

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

Nothing has changed from my post- 'the better Nikon "blows away" both older cameras' may be a true observation but is still not a fair comparison between the two makes as pertaining to the original question posted.

amehta Loc: Boston

It's *exactly* the comparison the original question asked for. The only thing that wasn't said was, "The 70D would also blow the T3i away." But that's not what was asked.

Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK

I The waters appear to have been muddied when the posts became Nikon is better than Canon and VV.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

t3i to D7100 disappointment issue. Well it depends. As far as output, obviously no disappointment. We will take no existing investment in lenses as a given. But if you are really used to the t3i layout and how things work, it might be easier to transition to a higher level Canon. If you have been reading about lenses available for or some other perceived advantage (real or not) of Nikon and that excites you and would motivate you to explore photography more, then you will still not be disappointed.

If you do not make a decision and do not get a camera, then you will be very disappointed the next time you miss a great shot.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Used Nikon lenses are cheaper mostly because they do not have a focus motor in them .... and that is also why they are not as good as used Canon lenses !