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Which Travel Camera Rules The Ratings -Nikon P100 or Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Need a great compact (point and shoot) camera for your travel photos with a reliable reputation? Why not consider a Nikon P100 or a Canon SX20 IS? That is exactly what I am doing as I look for a new every day camera that will allow me to not carry a heavy backpack with digital SLR gear all day when traveling. This new point and shoot model will be a kind of back up to my digital SLR.
And here we have it again, the Nikon vs Canon problem. I had this decison to make when buying my very first digital SLR camera, too.
In this case, the super zoom/travel category is again dominated by Nikon and Canon, with a few Panasonics thrown in for good measure. But I am focusing on the top two manufacturers.
It’s true, these two camera makers have a lock on the market. They can swager into any digital camera expo with confidence. There are a couple of good reasons for this, too.
First, they have good cameras. Their engineers and designers apparently listen to their camera buyers’ feedback, as well as doing their best to stay ahead of the pack when it comes to new technology. They usually put forth excellent products.
Second, they both have excellent marketing programs. And usually, the cameras they promote do what they say, so there is trust in the products.
Cameras that are considered for the travel camera category can also be found in the super-zoom category. The requirement is for a wide range of focal lengths and great image quality. Also, more recently, video has become really important.
OK, what about these two digital beauties: Nikon P100 and Canon SX20 IS. It is truly remarkable how similar they are when comparing features and capabilities. In fact they are so close in many areas, I will not even bother to point those out, because if one camera has a certain element, you can pretty much count on the other having an identical one.
Now that we understand the rules of engagement, let’s talk about what is different.
The Nikon P100 has a higher capacity video recording system, with the ability to record 1080p at 30 frames per second. It also has the better LCD screen with 3″ vs 2.5″ and twice the number of dots per inch for better viewing in tough light situations. It has a higher zoom ratio at 26x (26-678mm) vs 20x (28-560mm) and higher ISO range.
The Canon SX20 wins in fewer categories, but they are important ones. It has a larger capacity sensor with 12.1-megapixels vs 10.3-megapixels. That is not really that significant, but many people value the megapixel count. The key factor for the Canon is that it has a higher Star rating on Amazon, and it has a win in the DPReview “Compact Super-Zoom group test.” This comparison by DPReview takes all aspects of camera performance and image quality into consideration. Of course, the Nikon was the runner-up, so it is still a tough call.
The Nikon-Canon debate continues.
About the Author
I love photography and all things related to it. Cameras, camera gear, and image editing software fascinate me, so I am either buying the newest piece of equipment (or software) or researching my next purchase.
By the way, I have made up my mind as to which digital camera is my next acquisition. Want to see which one? Go to the “Best Travel Camera” web page at http://digital-photographic-resources.com/cameras/travel-compact.html.
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