Camera Reviews - Nikon D3000 Vs Canon 500D

If you are interested to become an amateur photographer and like to purchase an entry level DSLR camera, then these are the two popular entry level DSLRs for you.
Both the cameras are having a lot of qualities which are at par with the professional cameras.
Here are some of the technical details of both the models which might help you in choosing your first DSLR.
Sensor Canon EOS D500 is having a sensor of 15.
1 Megapixels whereas the same of Nikon D3000 is 10.
2 Megapixels.
I like to mention here that the sensor capacity alone is not responsible for the production of a good quality picture.
There are so many other things which are also equally responsible for the quality of a picture.
Image sizes The image sizes which can be set in a Canon EOS D500 are 4752 x 3168, 3456 x 2304 and 2353 x 1568.
The image sizes of Nikon D300 are 3872 x 2592 (10MP), 2896 x 1944 and 1936 x 1296.
Sensitivity Canon EOS D500 supports ISO 100 to 3200, extendable to (6400).
Nikon D3000 also supports ISO 100 - 3200.
LCD Monitor Both Canon EOS D500 and Nikon D3000 are having 3" TFT LCD Monitors.
Video mode Canon EOS D500 supports 1080p @ 20fps, 720p @ 30fps, VGA @ 30fps and MOV (Video: H.
264, Sound: Linear PCM).
Nikon D3000 does not support video mode.
Live view AF Canon EOS D500 supports Quick mode (Phase detect), Live view mode (Contrast detect) and Face detect (Contrast detect).
Nikon D3000 does not have live view mode.
Although Nikon D3000 does not have video mode and live view mode its popularity among DSLRs has not reduced.
Some of the experts tell that DSLRs are not an all purpose camera, it is made for the photographer who loves photography and like to have a personal touch in their photographs.
Nikon D3000 has a unique auto lens cleaning features which enhances its popularity.
The lenses The lenses are the most important point you have to consider before choosing your camera, because cameras might be changed within a span of two to three years due to enhancement in technology, but the lenses are your permanent collection.
And once you have chosen a particular brand of lenses, you have to always go for the camera which supports the same type of lenses you are having.
The Final Words Choosing a camera does not always depends on the technical details and price, it widely depends on your personal liking also.
Its color, its shape, its weight might influence your liking.
Therefore it is better to have a visit to a camera shop and chose your model considering all the features pointed above and also giving importance to your personal likings, after all it is going to be your best friend for a long time.
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