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Ankit-Bassi | Asked  over a year ago | Last response was 10 months ago
I am a student and i want to buy a dslr camera. Which one is better 550d or d5100
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Which camera do you recommend for Ankit-Bassi?

Canon 550D - $1,099
17.9 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Nikon D5100 - $497
16.1 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
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    a year ago Satyam-Prasad-Joshi recommends the Nikon D5100

    I love both.I liked D5100 only because its sensor size is a bit larger than 550d's, a bit better color depth and more low light capabilities.But this difference doesn't make 550d the ugly.ITs still better in pic and with best vdo quality than d5100.Go with your budget.I suggest you a less expensive camera and invest more on good lenses.

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      a year ago Dave
      Sensor size? There is almost no difference in Sensor size. Nikon sensor is 23.6 x 15.7 mm Canon sensor is 22.3 x14.9 mm Get a ruler and see how big 1.6mm is..............
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      a year ago Satyam-Prasad-Joshi
      If you measure a field or area anything,you will not value a mere 1.6 mm with a ruler but in photography 1mm in sensor or pixels really counts.Without Photoshop, Nikon wins over Canon.Still images of Nikon is negligibly better than Canon, so I think that 1.6mm played a mere role. :) !
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    a year ago Jerico-Arsenio recommends the Nikon D5100

    confused..? in nikon D5100 it will give you clear image with its big processor.. it also have Full HD video recorder. and a vary angle..megapixel will not help you on having a good image.. its just fr printing..:D

     

    1. Beginner II
      a year ago Dave
      What "big processor", most DSLR cameras have similar powered processors. If you are referring to the sensor size, again, APS-C cameras all have very similar size sensors as well. For video, go Canon, it's known to give the best results.
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      a year ago Satyam-Prasad-Joshi
      big sensor.I guess :) !I agree.D40 gives you amazing results and do you know what megapixel it has. 6 !
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    over a year ago WaterlooAlex recommends both cameras
    Hi Ankit, these are both great cameras, you can't go wrong with either. Canon tends to be a bit more popular, so if you went with the 550D there'd be a greater chance you could borrow lenses from a friend.

    I'd recommend you either try each out at a store and see which one feels better to you, or if you find a deal on one of them then go for that!

    These are incredible cameras and either way you can learn a lot about photography and take some amazing photographs.
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      over a year ago Philip-Davis
      I agree that if you feel that badly confused then you should go to a camera shop and try taking a few photos with each camera.
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    11 months ago Julian-Koch recommends the Nikon D5100

    the nikon has teh better image quality and also 3 times less shutter delay.

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    10 months ago Nishanth-Ashok recommends the Canon T2i / 550D / Kiss X4

    i believe they both average out when u compare their pros and cons.. i would go with 550D bcoz its cheaper , better service and best of all has "magic lantern".

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    over a year ago Anshad-A-Jalal recommends the Nikon D5100

    u just want a camera or a camera with good picture quality and value for money......

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