Nikon D3000 Tries to Rival the Canon Rebel XSi - Does the Nikon D3000 Compare to the Canon XSi
Posted September 10th, 2009
It’s interesting to watch the arrival of a new camera in either the Canon or the Nikon line of DSLR’s. There is always so much anticipation. It’s kind of like waiting for the announcement of Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Every interested person knows why “their” favorite should win the prize.
In the case of Canon and Nikon, the rivalry has been ongoing. And since the advent of the sub-$1000 DSLR, it has been even more intense. Which camera manufacturer can dominate the market with their newest release. The original Canon Rebel 300D and the Nikon D40 were both wildly popular (and the D40 continues to sell well).
The great part about purchasing a new DSLR for the very first time is that you can’t go wrong by choosing a Canon or Nikon. The reasons for making the jump from a digital compact point and shoot to a DSLR can be one of several. Usually there is a progression in a photographer’s experience that moves from casual photography to more complex and the need to have more control over the camera’s output than is available in the P&S models. Actually, some digital compacts offer some extra control, such as the Canon G10, but the photographer still does not have the ability to switch lenses.
This progression usually happens from a Digital Compact to an Entry Level DSLR to a Professional Level DSLR. Each of these cameras offer more control than the previous and of course, the price tag increase as well.
How does the Nikon D3000 compare to the Canon XSi? Here are some features of each:
Nikon D3000 vs Canon XSi
- Sensor Size: 10.2Megapixels vs 12Megapixels
- ISO: 100-1600 vs 100-1600
- LCD: 3.0″ vs 3.0″
- Continuous Shots 3.0fps vs 3.5fps
- Video no vs no
- Kit Lens 18-55mm VR vs 18-55mm IS
This is just a capsule comparison. But you can see that, aside from the 2MP difference in Sensor Size, there is virtually no difference in the specs of these two cameras. It will be quite interesting to see how the new Nikon matches up to its older siblings.
Why don’t you take the time to view a more in depth list of camera features for the Nikon D3000 and the Canon XSi, as well as the reasons to move up to a DSLR at http://www.digital-photographic-resources.com, and while you are there, check out the Cameras and Stuff Blog.
Hi. My husband just gave me my Christmas present early. He bought me a Nikon D3000. Now, don’t hate me, but I know nothing of cameras. I have been saying for years that I wanted a Canon Rebel like my sister has. I am concerned that yes, even though I am not any stretch of the word photographer that this camera already lacks some things that I may graduate into doing in a year or so, like video of my kids. I know that once I commit to this camera there is no upgrading in a few years. It will be mine until the kids graduate! Should I keep this camera or should I go ahead and return for a Nikon D5000 or a Canon Rebel.
Your input is greatly appreciated!
Holly