Nikon D3100 or Canon 550D-which is better?

Nikon D3100 vs Canon 550D

The first full HD video shooting Nikon camera has arrived in the shape of the Nikon D3100. It may be just one up from the baby of the whole Nikon DSLR range, but packed with the latest technology and crammed into the smallest body Nikon has produced, it presents itself as a serious option over other cameras out there both from Nikon and, yes, from arch-rival Canon as well. So, how does it compare?

	Nikon D3100	Canon 550D
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Technical	14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture	18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor; DIGIC 4 image processor for high image quality and speed
	Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens	Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
	Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound	Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Product Dimensions	7 x 13 x 6 inches ; 3.7 pounds	8.7 x 6.5 x 5.4 inches ; 1 pounds
Processor	EXPEED 2	=DIGIC-4=
ISO	=SO 100–3,200 boost to 12,800=	ISO 100–6,400 boost to 12,800
Display	3” LDC with 230k pixels	3” LCD with 1m pixels
Auto Focus	9-point AF	11-point AF
More...	Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens	Canon EOS 550D (European EOS Rebel T2i) 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Body & Lens made in Japan)
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