By Ayman Rabea & Mona Awad

In the previous article, we presented the most important factors that you should keep in mind when making a comparison between Canon and Nikon cameras. In this article, we will present a list of the most widespread Nikon and Canon’s cameras along with their specifications.

*Prices listed in the article are the ones provided when the article has been published, and they are subject to change according to supply and demand of the market.

Canon 1200D

Canon 1200D is considered one of the lightest and smallest DSLR cameras. It is designed for the beginners in professional photography. That is why it is provided with a suitable price for limited budgets. It offers a professional photography experience with very good features and an affordable price. However, it is not suitable for hard-uses that require sophisticated features, such as shooting events, conferences, or sports photography.

Canon 1200D Specifications

• Megapixels: 18.
• Sensor size: APS-C Cropped.
• LCD screen: 460k dots.
• Auto Focus Motor: None.
• Shutter speed: Lowest speed is 30 seconds, and highest speed is 1/4000th of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 3.
• Sensor sensitivity: Ranges between 100-6400.
• Number of auto-focus points: 9.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 30 FPS.
• External microphone port: None.

Check out the Canon 1200D Camera + 18-55 mm Lens from here. 

Nikon D3200

Nikon Company is providing Nikon D3200 for beginners in professional photography. It is known as a friendly-beginners camera due to its advanced specifications.

Although its price is slightly higher than Canon 1200D, Nikon D3200 has special features that makes it much better for beginners. It has the Guide Mode to help adjust the camera settings, higher megapixels (24), and a Wi-Fi adapter to transfer photos from the camera.

Nikon D3200 Specifications

• Megapixels: 24.
• Sensor size: APS-C Cropped.
• LCD screen: 921k dots.
• Auto Focus Motor: None.
• Shutter speed: Lowest speed is 30 seconds, and highest speed is 1/4000th of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 4.
• Sensor sensitivity: Ranges between 100-6400 and reaches up to 12800.
• Number of auto-focus points: 11.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 30 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.
• External microphone port: None.

Check out the Nikon D3200 Camera + 18-55 mm Lens from here. 

Canon 700D

If you see that your level of photography is higher than the beginner level, yet you are not a professional, then Canon 700D is your best choice. You may notice that the main specifications of this camera are similar to the Canon 1200D camera and you may also ask yourself if there is a difference between them.

This camera consists of a great accuracy screen display with 1,040,000 points. That is in addition to its moving touch screen, which makes it easier to adjust settings and camera control. It also has many filters and effects that can be applied to images during and after the capture.

Canon 700D Specifications

• Megapixels: 18.
• Sensor size: APS-C Cropped.
• LCD screen: 921k dots.
• Auto Focus Motor: None.
• Shutter speed: 30 seconds – 1/4000 of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 5.
• Sensor sensitivity: 100-6400 and reaches up to 25600.
• Number of auto-focus points: 9.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 30 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.
• External microphone port: Yes.

Check out the Canon 700D Camera + 18-55 mm Lens from here.

Canon 750D

Canon 750D is considered a more advanced model than the previous version, and it has several other features. Most importantly, the increased number of auto-focus points from 9 to 19 points and the significantly increase in the focus speed due to the development of its technology from the previous version. There is also an increase in the number of megapixels and sensor sensitivity, besides the presence of a faster processor.

Canon 750D Specifications

• Megapixels: 24.
• Sensor size: APS-C Cropped.
• Auto Focus Motor: None.
• Shutter speed: 30 seconds – 1/4000 of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 5.
• Sensor sensitivity: 100-12800 and reaches up to 25600.
• Number of auto-focus points: 19.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 30 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.
• External microphone port: Yes.
• Moving touch screen.

Check out the Canon 750D Camera + 18-55 mm Lens from here.

Nikon D5500

Nikon D55oo is the best and most advanced camera for beginner photographers. It has a very large number of auto-focus points compared to the previous beginner cameras. Furthermore, it is better in video shooting and contains a large number of programmed shooting modes. Also, it has a long-life battery that lasts up to capturing 820 images.

Nikon D5500 Specifications

• Megapixels: 24.
• Sensor size: APS-C Cropped.
• Auto Focus Motor: None.
• Shutter speed: 30 seconds – 1/4000 of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 5.
• Sensor sensitivity: 100- 25600.
• Number of auto-focus points: 39.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 60 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.
• Moving touch screen.
• External microphone port: Yes.

Check out the Nikon D5500 Camera + 18-55 mm Lens from here.

Canon 70D

Professional photography starts with this camera, especially it has the same basic features of the previous cameras. Yet, because it is a professional camera, it has more advantages:

• Multiple control buttons on the camera body making it easier to control its features and settings.
• There is a top screen that shows the current shooting settings, this feature enables you to review the image settings quickly before taking the picture.
• The camera’s external body is resistant to rain and dust, making the camera works in the most difficult conditions.
• The auto-focus system is advanced and gives more accurate results in tracking the moving objects in the case of video shooting.

Canon 70D Specifications

• Megapixels: 20.
• Sensor size: Cropped frame APS-C.
• Auto Focus Motor: None.
• Shutter speed: 30 seconds – 1/8000 of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 7.
• Sensor sensitivity: 100-12800 and reaches up to 25600.
• Number of auto-focus points: 19.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 30 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.
• Moving touch screen.

Check out the Canon 70D Camera + 18-135 mm Lens from here.

Nikon D7200

It is a professional featured camera with a strong dust-and-rain-resistance body, top screen, and multiple control buttons. The camera is the same as Canon 70D, but it is distinguished with its higher autofocus points, sensor sensitivity, and video shooting resolution.

Nikon D7200 Specifications

• Megapixels: 24.
• Sensor size: Cropped frame APS-C.
• Auto Focus Motor: Yes.
• Shutter speed: 30 seconds – 1/8000 of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 6.
• Sensor sensitivity: 100-25600 and reaches up to 102400.
• Number of auto-focus points: 51.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 60 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.

Check out the Nikon D7200 Camera + 18-105 mm Lens from here.

Mark II Canon 7D

Mark II Canon 7D has powerful features and specifications, containing two of the latest and fastest Canon processors, besides a huge number of autofocus points (65 points).

The camera will provide you with a fantastic and unique photography experiment. That is due to its high speed in tracking the moving object with the auto-focus option. It is designed for hardship field duty, and that is why the entire external body is made of metal and resistant to rain, dust, and extreme weather conditions.

Mark II Canon 7D Specifications

• Megapixels: 20.
• Sensor size: Cropped frame APS-C.
• Auto Focus Motor: None.
• Shutter speed: 30 seconds – 1/8000 of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 10.
• Sensor sensitivity: 100-16000 and reaches up to 51200.
• Number of autofocus points: 65.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 60 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.
• External microphone port: Yes.
• WI-FI Connection: None.

Check out the Mark II Canon 7D Camera without Lens from here.
 

Nikon D610

Nikon D610 is considered the first camera in the category of real professional cameras that contains full-frame sensor with two memory cards ports.

The camera was released in 2013, so you may find its capabilities are less than the later camera versions that were released in 2016 and 2015. It is considered a good choice for anyone who wants to buy a full-frame camera at an affordable price. That is as the latest versions of this category, such as Nikon D750 or Nikon D800, are rare and expensive.

Nikon D610 Specifications

• Megapixels: 24.
• Sensor size: Full frame.
• Auto Focus Motor: Yes.
• Shutter speed: 30 seconds – 1/4000 of a second.
• Frames per Second (FPS): 6.
• Sensor sensitivity: 100-6400 and reaches up to 25600.
• Number of auto-focus points: 39.
• Shoot video: Full HD videos/ 30 FPS, HD videos/ 60 FPS.
• Fixed non-touch-screen.

Check out the Nikon D610 Camera without Lens from here.

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