| The camera world is all about comparisons. If you | | | | Next, let's consider the movie mode, since this is |
| look at user forums, you will see that each | | | | the biggest marketing point for the new Canon. |
| camera is compared to every other camera that | | | | Right up front, there are no critics that will not |
| has similar features. | | | | admit the movie mode is superior on the Canon |
| And of course, the Canon - Nikon debate is at the | | | | Rebel T2i compared to the Nikon D90. You can |
| top of many of these arguments.. er.. | | | | capture video at a whopping 1920 x 1080 which |
| comparisons. | | | | views beautifully on your HDTV. Add to that the |
| Most recently, there is a discussion about the | | | | new stereo sound input and the ability to attach |
| merits of the new Canon Rebel T2i (aka 550D) | | | | an external mic and you have some pretty |
| versus almost any other model including some of | | | | impressive video. The Nikon will capture 1080 x |
| its own siblings. However, with this writing, we will | | | | 720 at 24 frames per second. Not quite as |
| take a peek at some similarities and/or | | | | impressive, but still good quality. Now, the only |
| differences to compare the Canon Rebel T2i vs | | | | drawback to the larger format is the memory |
| the Nikon D90, since the Nikon also boasts having | | | | required in the camera and on your computer |
| video capabilities, as does the Canon model. | | | | once you download. So, is it really necessary to |
| At the top of everyone's list is the sensor size. In | | | | go for that large format video? Your choice. |
| this case we compare a brand new (for the Rebel | | | | Another feature that you may want to consider |
| line) Canon 18 megapixel sensor with a Nikon 12.9 | | | | in your choice is something called Live View. Both |
| megapixel sensor. | | | | cameras have this feature, but the Canon has |
| When we discuss pixels we generally think that | | | | added something not available in the Nikon. |
| more is better. However, this is not always the | | | | Actually two things. First, you can turn on a grid |
| case. When you get to a certain level in the pixel | | | | that divides your screen into thirds. This is a |
| count, you need to take into consideration the | | | | handy feature for composing your photos using |
| quality of the pixels rather than the quantity. | | | | the Rule of Thirds to get a more pleasing photo |
| Canon has added an additional 3 megapixels to the | | | | layout. Additionally, with the Canon, you can zoom |
| same size sensor found in the T1i, and they have | | | | in Live View to 5x or 10x size to check the focus |
| done a good job of re-engineering the pixels so | | | | of your shot. You can only imagine how much this |
| that they are of better quality. This has improved | | | | can help eliminate out of focus shots. |
| the image quality as well as the possible image | | | | There are other features to look at, and I |
| size. But how many people actually print a photo | | | | suggest that you do before making your choice. |
| that is 17 x 11.5? This is the size you could print | | | | A major consideration is whether you already |
| at a resolution of 300 ppi (pixels per inch). | | | | own a previous model of either brand. If so, you |
| In comparison, the Nikon has a sensor size of 12.9 | | | | will definitely save money by simply upgrading to |
| megapixels. Add to this a sensor that is actually | | | | a newer model so you can continue to use your |
| physically larger than the Canon sensor, and you | | | | lenses. |
| have the possibility of an image that prints with | | | | However, if you are buying your first Digital SLR |
| better quality. | | | | camera, you can't go wrong with either model. |
| This is very highly technical in nature, but suffice it | | | | Image quality leans toward the Nikon, but the |
| to say the the Nikon D90 will produce images that | | | | Canon (as with all the former Rebel models) is |
| are quite large and are considered by some to be | | | | recognized as having superior image quality as |
| of better quality than those produced by the | | | | well. |
| Canon T2i. Now, that information is based on | | | | So, who wins when you compare the Canon |
| some very discerning technical evaluations. To the | | | | Rebel T2i vs Nikon D90? You do, no matter which |
| casual viewer, there may be no difference at all | | | | one you choose. |
| between the two. | | | | |