Nikon D3000 has CCD sensor Nikon D3000 has CCD sensor whereas the entry level Canon Rebel XS has a CMOS sensor. From what I know, CMOS sensors are superior to CCD ones.Can someone please comment which entry level dSLR I should go for? Thanks. Nikon D3000 has CCD sensor Nikon D3000 has CCD sensor whereas the entry level Canon Rebel XS has a CMOS sensor. From what I know, CMOS sensors are superior to CCD ones.Can someone please... » Read More Nikon D3000 has CCD sensor Nikon D3000 has CCD sensor whereas the entry level Canon Rebel XS has a CMOS sensor. From what I know, CMOS sensors are superior to CCD ones.Can someone please comment which entry level dSLR I should go for? Thanks. « Show Less
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Thanks for the comments. I actually bought D3000 and am pretty satisfied with it too.
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I prefer the LBCAST CCD/CMOS hybrid that's in the D3000 to the cheaper and hotter CMOS for accurate color reproduction. What you lose in "pixels", you gain in gorgeous punchy colors and more efficient battery usage. http://www.dcviews.com/tutors-t.htm?tt56615
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True, I believe that a CMOS sensor is better than a CCD sensor, however, in practice, I doubt it'll make that much of a difference when you consider the lenses that you're using, the subject matter, person shooting the picture, etc. I'm sure you'll be more than pleased with the shots you'll get with the D3000, and probably won't say "this picture would have been way better with a CMOS sensor."
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If you look at the tech specs, you'll find that the CMOS cameras (D5000, D300S) have slightly more pixels (height x width) than the CCD cameras like the D3000 in each of the three sizes. The actual difference isn't huge, though.
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CCD should be faster... but probably uses more battery... wonder if it has any heat problems with fast back to back shooting?
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This camera takes good pictures in low light. for a point and shoot it is wonderful. If your Light is really low, I recommend a more expensive camera. The Canon Rebel series is a better camera, the draw backs more expensive, larger, heaver, more equiptment to carry, bigger camera bag and far more complicated. payoff, top of the line pics.The sx260 HD is light, easy to use, stores in you pocket and is ready right away. Its low light respones is good and it has a 20x optical zoom. Quite an amazing camera.
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For about $30 difference, the 330 is a much better buy, and for several reasons. First, the CMOS sensor with only 12 megapixel in the 330 is so much better than the CCD sensor with 16mp (remember, in small sensors like this camera, less megapixels is actually better than more!) Also the range is much better, the 330 has a wide-angle lens of 24mm, and the 130 starts from 28mm. And it's also longer, 10x optical zoom on the 330 vs. 8x on the 130. Then you have the Digic5 processor on the 330, which has many advantages over the older Digic4 processor on the 130. Video on the 130 is maxing out at 25 fps, not good enough in my book. The HS330 had 30fps, much more smooth.
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"There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability."Really, unless you name names, this comment is not very helpful. Could you please give examples?
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As a previous owner of the Canon Rebel, and since you are a first time user, I feel strongly that you will do better with the Nikon D3100. I say this with experience and here's why; the Canon Rebel is a great camera with many features. It's speed, focus and user friendly operations allows for great performance, however, with a price to come with it. I'm not going to tell you the price, only that it is a bit higher than the Nikon. With the Nikon, you get most of the same great features, "easy-to-use" with a guide for "easy shoot", CD/paper instruction manual, plus if you get the D3100 18-55 VR Kit, it comes with a f/3.5-5.6 VR Lens. Both the lens and camera are covered by extensive warranties which come included. (simply register online). I like the 5 year warranty on the lens alone. But price is the most important function, and if you're concerned with reliability, Nikon is just as a trusted name as Canon, so it will last you a while! I hope this shed some light on your decision. One more note, as with a previous answer to your question, about a "booklet" that comes with the camera, the CD version of the "booklet" will allow better visibility and clearer understanding of the example frames shown in the "booklet". The CD opens up the "booklet" to the size of your monitor on your laptop or computer which makes it easier to read. Thanks.
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There is no real difference betweeen the two, other than adding the newer digic 4 processor (replacing the older digic 3 processor on the SX110). I don't think this is worth a premium over the SX110. As already discussed in other discussion page, the sensor is slightly smaller (BAD!), and they upped the megapixel to 10 (up from 9 -- almost useless). I really don't understand Canon why they released this camera without anything really worth upgrading from the SX110. I would rather recommend you the SX200, which have much more features, like wide angle, longer zoom, proprietary battery so you can see battery meter on LCD (unlike with the AA batteries), has quicker flash recharge time, speaker is placed on better position, has additional features like color swap, color options like vivid red/blue/green, you can erase part of a movie, and is slimmer. Or, if you want more pro but not going DSLR way, check out the new G11.
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I am a fan of the Sony. Here is a site that I have found helpful with a stat comparison. The sensor in the Sony is also in the much more expensive Nikon d5000 and d7000 and the Pentax k5. Sony makes the sensors, I think this gives you just too much bang for your buck, this sensor is very good at low light, one of the major reasons I am upgrading from a superzoom myself. http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors
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Just keep in mind that the Canon XSi does not have video at all. And the LCD screen does not support live view. Other than that I think the XSi is a good DSLR Camera to start with a DSLR experience. But it is not as great as T2i.
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My first DSLR was a D3000. It actually was the perfect starter. I find the D7100 to be a little more intricate in its functions. If I were you, I would start with the 5200/5300, it will get your feet wet without overwelming you.
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"Actually, the T3 has the better image quality. Cramming more megapixels onto the same size chip, just gives you a noisier picture, with less dynamic range."That's the problem with generalizations - they aren't always true. The sensor in the T3 is one or two generations behind the T3i's sensor. Sensor technology has improved with each generation. Even though it has fewer pixels, for example, my old 8MP Canon 30D certainly does not offer better image quality than my 18MP 7D. In fact, there's simply no contest between the two at ISO 1600.
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If you are looking to take a lot of indoor photos with flash, the Canon XTi has a faster flash than the Nikon D40x. We tried the Nikon first since we were told of the better lenses that come standard, the ease of the menus, and more free stuff from the store where we purchased. We exchanged it for the Canon. We have young children that can be hard to catch in the moment when you are having to use the flash. I wasn't looking for all of the other things this type of camera has to offer...just to take fast, flash photos. The Canon wins that hands down.
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Well, it's just the size of the sensor troubles me. What kind of picture is this going to take at even a 400 ISO? Nevermind 800 or higher.I just wonder if it's worth getting a camera this big when the sx200IS can be had for almost half the price, it's way easier to carry, and when you add the chdk firmware, will be almost as functional.I suppose if this were to be your only camera, but personally, I'd like to see what they do with the Rebel, either later this year or next. Or if I have a "rich uncle die", buy the 5D Mark II ;-)
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I am just graduating to DSLR photgraphy and just ordered my camera - I went through extensive research and boiled down to Canon Xs and Nikon D3000, finally decided to go with Canon. Nikon's guide mode is really good but I feel Canon is a superior machine.
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Is does pretty well. Noise will alway be present when your adjusting your exsposure with your iOS rather than your shutter and aperture but I think this camera does really well. At 400 I really didn't see a difference. Its at about 1,600 when I see a difference. I think this camera would be a great upgrade from your d3000. It also has some extra features I forgot to mention..... It can Af a manual lens and you can preset 2 shooting settings if you'd like. :) I hope this helps.
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XS is a 6 year old product. T3i is three generations ahead of it. T3 is a much better and faster camera than Xsi. The processor and sensor are much much faster than the previous generation products. If you can shell out, just go for T2i. You will get much better low light performance.
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Besides a few features, and the lack of a internal motor for focusing AF lenses, the D3000 is superior in every way. The D3000, though it's supposed to replace the D40 it's two steps above it and about half a step above a D80 when it comes to image quality. See the DxO comparison... http://www.flickr.com/photos/bizzyb0t/4711236246/
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Compare them and when you do, bear in mind that the Nikon was 50% more.http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en/Camera-Sensor/Compare-sensors/%28appareil1%29/675|0/%28appareil2%29/680|0/%28onglet%29/0/%28brand%29/Sony/%28brand2%29/Nikon