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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Nikon 55-200MM F/4-5.6 AF-S VR DX Black Lens

Technical Details

• 55-200mm zoon Nikkor lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
• 2 extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration and superior optics
• Super-integrated coating minimizes ghosting and flare for more vivid images in dim lighting
• Silent Wave Motor produces quick and quiet high-speed autofocusing; weighs 9 ounces
• Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 3.1 inches long; 5-year warranty

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife.

AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens Highlights:

• An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance
• Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus)
• 7-blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out-of-focus highlights
• Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture
• New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation
• The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups