Canon EOS 550D vs Nikon D3100

Indeed the trend beginner DSLR prices continue to fall but on the other side of every new product that appears is always required an increase in features. Though not all of us need to have increased features especially if it must be paid by the skyrocketing prices of new-generation cameras. Canon EOS 550D as the latest products from Canon DSLR beginners, then followed by Nikon D3100 is a clear example of the current dilemma. Both the time being sold in the range of 650 dollars, was too expensive for the size of the camera that are psychologically novice there should exist at 400 dollars. Then the second Pantaskah I reviewed this brand-new product? In fact, both this camera is a camera terpoluler a lot of curious (and wanted to have) the most novice photographers, students to gadget enthusiasts.

Canon and Nikon to apply different strategies in their product.Canon diligently to make new products, so orderly in the making since the EOS 300D DSLR beginners, then in succession came his successor the 350D, 400D, 450D, 550D 500D until now. In the near future I'm sure will attend 600D, 650D ff. While Nikon's long enough to make a beginner DSLR product cycles, since the D40, D60, D3100 D3000 until now. Canon chose to continue to raise the resolution of the sensor each create new products, up to a peak EOS 550D using APS-C sensor with a resolution of 18 megapixels. In addition to the sensor, not much significant change between the new Canon camera with the previous product. While the Nikon D40 also initially successful with not much change the specification of his successors except only adds to 10 MP resolution on the D60 and gives 11 points AF on the D3000.Changes in surprising fact is the Nikon when creating D3100 where this is the first time that Nikon provides feature full HD movie that can auto focus on beginner DSLR camera. Also be changed using CMOS Sensor resolution 14 MP which is even higher than D90/D300 that 'only' 12 MP.

Today many parties who want to know more about which option is better between Canon 550D and Nikon D3100. Actually, with 650 $ fund beginner camera choices are not limited to these two types only, for example, there is also Pentax and Sony A33 Kr are equally good. But it's a collection of Canon and Nikon lenses so complete that we know this while Canon and Nikon camera system still has not wavered. I try to review plus minus two for you:

Canon EOS 550D
EOS 550D suitable for you who are looking for an affordable camera with highest resolution sensor ever for APS-C chip. EOS 550D also pamper the eyes with amazing screen sharp with 1 million pixels with a 3:2 aspect ratio. If you prefer a camera that can record HD video, the EOS 550D also supports 1080p resolution at 30 fps (better than the EOS 500D is only 20 fps at HD 1080p).

The advantages compared to the EOS 550D Nikon D3100 include:

higher-resolution sensor (18MP vs. 14 MP)
14-bit RAW (Nikon uses 12 bits)
sharp screen and high resolution
appear during live view histogram
slightly faster burst (3.7 fps vs. 3 fps)
support all Canon EF lenses and EF-S (can autofocus)
available official accessory battery grip
Nikon D3100
Present perfect D3000 which is considered less successful, Nikon surprised everyone by changing the CCD sensor at 10 MP 14 MP CMOS D60/D3000 into the D3100. In addition, Nikon also provides a live-view feature movies and HD 1080p 24 fps that can auto focus while recording video. But unfortunately Nikon somehow still do not provide the basic features of the exposure bracketing on the D3100. In addition, D3100 is also not provide AF motor so that the old Nikon lenses (non AF-S) can not auto focus. But whatever it is, D3100 regarded as the best beginner DSLR ever made by Nikon

D3100 advantages compared to 550D are: 

more AF points (11 points vs. 9 points) 
there are features 3D tracking AF 
the ability to auto focus while recording video 
Better ergonomics 
GUIDE mode to help beginners 
there is a special lever to switch fast mode (continuous shooting, self timer, etc.) 
If you still feel confused in choosing, it seems quite reasonable considering they are already very good for a beginner. Moreover, both are almost the same specifications, such as: 

equally able to record HD video 1080p 
both wear sensor APS-C size CMOS 
The same ISO capability (max ISO 6400 could even ISO 12 800) 
The same viewfinder (pentamirror, 95% coverage) 
The same shutter capability (max. 1 / 4000 sec) 
The same flash sync (1 / 200 second), the same power (GN13) 
both had a dynamic range enhancing features 
A little advice from me, we should not be trapped by the numbers in the specifications. Resolution 18 MP for example, in reality on the ground is not much give a significant difference when compared with 14 MP sensor. Likewise, 3.7 fps burst compared to 3 fps for example. To choose to believe, would be better if you think the plan forward camera system (lens, flash, other accessories) and also take time to download sample images of the site reviews abroad. So you should not have to hesitate in choosing, after all, whatever the camera is used with proper origin and understand its limitations, then we can produce beautiful photos and video. 

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