Compare and Contrast Essay
Digital Cameras
Nikon D5000 -vs- Canon Powershot A3100
Faith Benjamin
English 121
Jill Mosley
11/07/2010
As more and more Americans are taking their own photographs as opposed to going photography studios the sales of digital cameras has inevitably increased. However the average person may encounter difficulty in purchasing technological devices such as digital cameras. Although most cameras come equipt with similar capabilities there is a wide variation in product quality and price. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast two name brand digital cameras, The Nikon D5000 and the Canon Powershot. After reading this essay you will be able to determine which product is best for you from a …show more content…
Beginning with the price and features the Nikon cost ranges from $629.95 to $3,387.00 while the Canon PowerShot is priced from $119.99- $199.99.The Nikon boasts it has a 12.3 megapixel shot and a 2.7 inch LCD swivel screen although the canon offers a 2.7 LCD screen as well, it does not tilt or swivel, and the canon has 12.1 megapixel capability. Another feature possed by both cameras is movie making capability. The Nikon offers movies capture at up to 1280 x 720 at 24 flicks per second with mono sound likewise the Canon offers a movie/ video mode which has the ability to capture at up to 640 x 480 at 30 flicks per second. Both cameras have the capability to take extremely detailed and beautiful pictures, but one feature you should definitely consider are the editing and automatic features. The Canon has a feature called Smart Auto this feature includes an automatic scene recognition mode which helps the camera adjust for the subjects distance, white balance, contrast dynamic range, lighting and color to determine the best exposure for that particular picture. The Nikon offers similar capabilities such as their automatic in- camera retouching which eliminates red- eye, adjust colors balance, face and contrast detection and subject tracking …show more content…
Think about where the bulk of your photographs will be taken, and the storage of the camera. One should also consider add-on capabilities and warranties for the equipment. The Canon weighs in at 5.24 ounces unlike the Nikon which weighs about 1.24lbs. The Nikon is fairly larger than the Canon. This should be considered when thinking of storage for the camera. Both cameras offer a one year limited warranty with the ability to extend the warranty for a set fee. One has the option of purchasing the Nikon camera kit along with the camera, which includes a camera case, starter kit w/dvd guide, and a cleaning kit, it also includes a 3p filter set and a zoom lens. The Canon kit includes the camera and case. Inclusion, the Nikon and the Canon have a lot of similarities and differences. When considering the purchase of your first or next digital camera, research is key explore your many available options and find the best deal. Not only for the lowest price, compare quality, features, warranties, and convenience too. Digital cameras can range from as low as $100.00 up to thousands of dollars. You have to find the camera that will cater to your particular needs. If your using the camera for travel, you might want it to be compact
Digital Cameras
Nikon D5000 -vs- Canon Powershot A3100
Faith Benjamin
English 121
Jill Mosley
11/07/2010
As more and more Americans are taking their own photographs as opposed to going photography studios the sales of digital cameras has inevitably increased. However the average person may encounter difficulty in purchasing technological devices such as digital cameras. Although most cameras come equipt with similar capabilities there is a wide variation in product quality and price. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast two name brand digital cameras, The Nikon D5000 and the Canon Powershot. After reading this essay you will be able to determine which product is best for you from a …show more content…
Beginning with the price and features the Nikon cost ranges from $629.95 to $3,387.00 while the Canon PowerShot is priced from $119.99- $199.99.The Nikon boasts it has a 12.3 megapixel shot and a 2.7 inch LCD swivel screen although the canon offers a 2.7 LCD screen as well, it does not tilt or swivel, and the canon has 12.1 megapixel capability. Another feature possed by both cameras is movie making capability. The Nikon offers movies capture at up to 1280 x 720 at 24 flicks per second with mono sound likewise the Canon offers a movie/ video mode which has the ability to capture at up to 640 x 480 at 30 flicks per second. Both cameras have the capability to take extremely detailed and beautiful pictures, but one feature you should definitely consider are the editing and automatic features. The Canon has a feature called Smart Auto this feature includes an automatic scene recognition mode which helps the camera adjust for the subjects distance, white balance, contrast dynamic range, lighting and color to determine the best exposure for that particular picture. The Nikon offers similar capabilities such as their automatic in- camera retouching which eliminates red- eye, adjust colors balance, face and contrast detection and subject tracking …show more content…
Think about where the bulk of your photographs will be taken, and the storage of the camera. One should also consider add-on capabilities and warranties for the equipment. The Canon weighs in at 5.24 ounces unlike the Nikon which weighs about 1.24lbs. The Nikon is fairly larger than the Canon. This should be considered when thinking of storage for the camera. Both cameras offer a one year limited warranty with the ability to extend the warranty for a set fee. One has the option of purchasing the Nikon camera kit along with the camera, which includes a camera case, starter kit w/dvd guide, and a cleaning kit, it also includes a 3p filter set and a zoom lens. The Canon kit includes the camera and case. Inclusion, the Nikon and the Canon have a lot of similarities and differences. When considering the purchase of your first or next digital camera, research is key explore your many available options and find the best deal. Not only for the lowest price, compare quality, features, warranties, and convenience too. Digital cameras can range from as low as $100.00 up to thousands of dollars. You have to find the camera that will cater to your particular needs. If your using the camera for travel, you might want it to be compact