Canon Rebel XS EOS 1000D |
Nikon D60 |
Canon Rebel XSi EOS 450D |
Nikon D90 |
Canon 50D EOS |
Nikon D300 |
Nikon D700 |
Canon 5D MarkII EOS |
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ENTRY LEVEL These cameras will take fantastic photos and do you fine. Great if this is your first digital SLR. Be sure to get a prime lens in addition to a more versatile (kit) lens. |
MID-LEVEL Bigger LCD screens than the entry level, a bit more resolution. Preference might be toward what model feels better in the hand, or the desire to have video capability (Nikon D90). |
SEMI-PRO For the person who takes portrait or wedding photography, or needs a more durable machine (they're made with metal casings instead of plastic) |
PRO Serious machines with incredible capability (Sports and action in addition to portraits) that utilize a full frame to use every corner of your lens. The Canon 5D has HD video and marginally better resolution. |
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$476 body + lens |
$520 body + lens |
$630 body + lens |
$1100 body + lens |
$1265 body + lens |
$1650 body + lens |
$2700 body + lens |
$2699 body |
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Megapixels | 10.5 | 10.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 15.5 | 12.3 | 12.1 | 22 |
Sensor Size | 1.6x | 1.5x | 1.6x | 1.5x | 1.6x | 1.5x | FULL frame | FULL frame |
Resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 | 4752 x 3168 | 4288 x 2848 | 4752 x 3168 | 4288 x 2848 | 4256 x 2832 | 5616 x 3744 |
LCD screen | 2.5" | 2.5" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" | 3.0" |
ISO | 100 ~ 1600 | 100 ~ 1600 (+3200) |
100 ~ 1600 | 200 ~ 3200 (+100 ~ 6400) |
100 ~ 3200 (6400, 12800) |
200 ~ 3200 (+100 ~ 6400) |
200 ~ 6400 (+100 ~ 25,600) |
100 ~ 6400 (50, 25600) |
Live-View | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes+ | Yes++ |
Processor | DIGIC III 12bit |
EXPEED | DIGIC III 14bit |
EXPEED | DIGIC 4 14bit |
EXPEED | EXPEED | DIGIC 4 14bit |
Sensor cleaning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Focus points | 7 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 51 | 51 | 9 |
Remote | Optional Infrared Built In |
Optional Infrared Built In |
Optional Infrared Built In |
Optional Infrared Built In |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Video | - | - | HD Video 5 min limit w/HD Mono audio 24fps 720P |
- | - | - | HD Video + Audio jack 30fps 1080p |
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Construction | Metal Frame / Plastic Body |
Metal Frame / Plastic Body |
Largely Polycarbonate |
Magnesium Alloy / Stainless Steel |
Largely Magnesium Alloy |
Magnesium Alloy, Environmental seals |
Magnesium Alloy / Stainless Steel |
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Opinion | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | GREAT | VERY GREAT | VERY GREAT | Might as well get the D90 | AWESOME | SUPER AWESOME |
Note: Every single one of these cameras has the ability to take excellent photos.
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