Pepsi or Coke? Harry Potter or Twilight? Apple or Windows? Nikon or Canon? For me it's Pepsi, Harry Potter and the hands of Apple down, but the latter is a stumper. Is it really better than the other? Apple is really better than Windows? Well ... not technically. It is a matter of taste and opinion. The same goes for the other two. There is no conclusive evidence to prove that a brand is superior to the other, on the contrary, everything to be said about their cameras suggests otherwise.

Each is a multi-billion dollar, so obviously do not sell or defective products. Using the same materials - does not permeate its cameras with fairy dust, creating a magical tool to govern all other photography. Some people prefer the DSLR Nikon and Canon compact digital cameras, while others like Canon and Nikon SLR point-and-shoot. And yes, some people are brand-snob, some would never deign to touch a Canon, Nikon and spit on others.

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The truth is, you'll be able to find exactly what you need with either a Nikon or a Canon. They have a habit of releasing new cameras within months of each other, always trying to top each other, but typically end up with pretty similar products. They all have different specs, and that's what you should really be focusing on. What kind of lens do you want? What is the minimum resolution you are willing to work with? What kind of ISO range are you looking for? Want to be able to record movies with this camera?

Make a list of what specs you want, and then do some research to find out which cameras have them. Once you have a few to choose from, go to a photography store where you can test them all. See how they all feel in your hand - is a heavier than what you're looking for? Is one too awkward, or odd-shaped? Note how the user interface is friendly, and where all buttons are in relation to your fingers. You probably will not be able to a great idea of how to get the flash works, but that's why we should read many user reviews of the model as you can is a good idea.