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By admin, on July 27th, 2012
 Canon recently announced its first APS-C sensor based mirrorless camera and from Nikon we have Nikon V1 system with 1 inch sensor, read the comparison review below and find out which one is better and why, share your thoughts with us
Sensor and image processor:
Nikon V1 uses 1 inch 10 Megapixel CMOS sensor and Expeed 3 image processor, Canon EOS M uses 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and latest DIGIC 5 image processor.
 sensor size comparison
ISO, Noise Levels & Dynamic Range
Large sensors produce low noise and higher dynamic range. Canon EOS sensor offers standard ISO sensitivity up to 12800 for still image shooting and expandable up to 25600, on the other hand Nikon small 1 inch sensor offers standard ISO sensitivity up to 3200 and expandable up to 6400 only.
AF system
Nikon V1 features the 135 AF point system with Phase and contrast detection AF, Canon EOS M comes with 35 point AF system with Phase and contrast detection AF system and with EOS M photographers can simply touch the display to pinpoint the area on which the camera should focus and instantly capture a still image.
The V1 AF system is very fast and you do 10 fps shooting with full time AF tracking, the speed of EOS M is limited to 4.3 fps only.
Shutter Speed – If we look at the type of shutter used and shutter speed in both the camera, the Nikon V1 comes out as a clear winner
|
Shutter Type |
Continuous shooting |
Shutter |
| Min |
Max |
| Nikon 1 |
Mechanical + Electronic |
10 fps – Mech. Shutter60fps – Elect. shutter |
30 sec |
1/16000 sec |
| Canon EOS M |
Mechanical |
4.2 fps |
60 sec |
1/4000 sec |
Video
Nikon offer Full HD Video recording at 60 fps, Canon EOS M Full HD video recording is limited to 30 fps only, at HD mode you can select 60 fps speed, Both camera offers full time AF during movie mode.
Display
Nikon V1 with Fixed 3″ TFT LCD with 920,000 screen dots, whereas Canon EOS M comes with Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) that features multi-touch operation allowing users to do “pinch-to-zoom” and “swiping” to scroll between pictures and Touch AF technology for video and still shooting.
Flash:
Canon EOS M is Compatible with all Canon Speedlite accessories including the new Speedlite 600EX and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT.
Nikon V1 has only one option the Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight made for Nikon 1 series camera.
Viewfinder:
No viewfinder or any option available for Canon EOS M Mirrorless camera.
Nikon V1 offers 1440k dot TFT EVF, good option for viewfinder lovers.
Overall conclusion: If you are looking for a compact camera system with DSLR image quality, Buy Canon EOS M.
Nikon 1 system is recommended for sport & Action Photographers, it features advance AF system and continuous shooting up to 60fps, but remember the sensor size is small compared to Canon EOS M, so you get limited dynamic and ISO range.
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By admin, on July 3rd, 2012
 Both camera are made for pro shooters, see the specification comparison review of both the compact camera below and share your though with us,
Sensor and image processor: Canon G1 X features 14 Megapixel 1.5 inch CMOS sensor and DIGIC V image processor, with the big sensor and advance image processor you get better ISO range and less noise in your images. Sony RX 100 features 20 Megapixel 1 inch sensor and latest generation of Bionz image processor, but Sony RX100 sensor is small compared to Canon G1 X.
 Noise Levels & Dynamic Range: Large sensors with larger pixels produce low noise, more details and higher dynamic range, See the High ISO image comparison between Canon G1 X and Sony RX 100.
The ISO: The standard ISO range of Sony RX100 is limited to 6400, after that you have to use Multi Frame NR, 12800 and 25600 settings are achieved through combining Multi Frame Noise Reduction. In Canon G1 X you get standard ISO range from 100 to 12800.
Lens: Sony RX 100 features bright F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x zoom optical zoom and better macro mode, canon features bit bigger 4x Optical Zoom.
Shutter – The Canon G1 X offers more wide shutter range compared to Sony Rx100,
|
Shutter Type |
Continuous shooting |
Shutter |
| Min |
Max |
| Sony RX 100 |
Mechanical |
2.5, 10 fps |
30 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Canon GX 1 |
Mechanical |
1.9 fps |
60 sec |
1/4000 sec |
Video – Both the camera offers Full HD video recording, Canon G1 X Full HD video recording is limited to 30 fps only and Sony RX 100 supports 60fps at Full HD.
Display – The Canon G1 X comes with Fully articulated 3″ Color LCD with 920,000 screen dots, The Sony RX 100 features with Fixed 3″ Color LCD with 1,228,800 screen dots.
View finder – Canon G1X features Optical viewfinder, No viewfinder available in Sony RX 100.
Pocketable – Sony RX 100 easily fits in jeans pocket but Canon G1 X need a Jacket pocket, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is approx 13% (15.1 mm) narrower, 45% (28.8 mm) thinner and 28% (22.4 mm) shorter than Canon PowerShot G1 X.
Sony Rx 100 is fast compared to G1 X: Sony RX 100 has high-speed autofocus that locks onto a subject in as quickly as 0.13 seconds, The shot to shot time of RX 100 is approx 0.36 second only whereas the shot to shot time of Canon G1 X is approx 2.67 seconds.
Overall conclusion: With Canon G1 X you get vari-angle display, optical view-finder and more standard ISO range / better low-light performance with Sony RX 100 you get Fast AF performance, more resolution, better video & macro mode in a ultra compact size body.
Buy Canon G1 X at Amazon
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By admin, on June 12th, 2012
Canon 650D vs Canon 600D, take a look at 650D specification comparison review and share your thought with us,
 Canon 650D image sensor Canon 650D uses 18MP APS-C Hybrid CMOS sensor with phase and contrast detection AF system, enables faster and more precise autofocus compared to 600D, you also get standard ISO range up to 100 to 12800, and expandable up to 25600.
 Canon 650D image processor New Canon DIGIC V Image processor: The New image processor used in Canon 650D improves the overall speed & response time of camera, It increases the Continuous shooting speed up to 5 fps and creates less noise in your JPEG images compared to 600D, the fast DIGIC V image processor also enables the camera to perform sophisticated functions such as in camera HDR Backlight Control, NR mode, art filters, lens correction and much more.
 Canon 650D AF sensor New dual AF system: Canon 600D takes lot of time to do AF when Live view is on and No AF is available during movie recording, the 650D comes with improved Hybrid phase and contrast detection AF system, It also offers Continuous AF during Video Recording, Touch Focus and Touch Click Technology, see more details below
There are four different methods of AF available during live view shooting:
 Face Track mode detects a face, and continuously focuses and tracks it by switching AF points even when the subject moves to a side profile;
FlexiZone – Multi AF divides the scene into 31 AF points prioritizing the centre and subject in the foreground;
FlexiZone – Single AF mode and Quick mode, allows the focal point to be changed by touching the exact area on the LCD.
Continuous (Pre) AF mode, subjects will always be in focus even before the shutter is activated for improved focusing speed. What’s more, users will be able to perform familiar multi-touch gestures (pinch, spread and swipe actions) to zoom in and out of shots, view images and flip pages.
Canon 650D AF is approx 2X fast compared 600D during live view mode: Conventional contrast-detection focus works by shifting focus back and forth until the peak contrast is detected; the new Hybrid CMOS AF System improves this by predicting the subject’s location and approximate focus using phase detection, which makes auto-focusing twice as fast when the subject is in the zone (approx. middle of the frame).
Continuous AF during Video Recording: Yes its true, Canon 650D can do Continuous AF during Video Recording, the Rebel T4i features Canon’s new Movie Servo AF providing a quiet, continuous AF during HD video recording when using one of Canon’s newly introduced Stepping Motor (STM) lenses. The silent continuous autofocus when shooting HD video helps ensure the camera only captures the sounds of the scene being recorded.
Improved Imaging Performance Features: The EOS 650D helps novice photographers capture great images and video, even in low-light with a range of new performance features:
- Handheld Night Scene mode
- HDR Backlight Control mode
- Multi-Shot Noise Reduction
Handheld Night Scene and Multi-Shot Noise Reduction captures 4 images rapidly and combine them into one blur and noise free image.
HDR Backlight Control captures images at three different exposures – under, correctly, and over-exposed – and combining them into one HDR image displaying both highlight and shadow detail.
Video snap-shot mode of canon 650D is similar to Canon 600D, nothing new.
Touch screen with 650D: For the first time canon Rebel comes with touch display, EOS controls are integrated into an intuitive 3-inch Vari-Angle Clear View LCD II Touch Screen Monitor
New STM Lenses for movie recording
The new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM has been developed to improve movie-shooting capabilities with improved image quality throughout the entire zoom range and silent, seamless focusing. The new stepping motor drive delivers ultra smooth and precise focusing during movie recording with continuous auto-focus. Coupled with the Movie Servo AF in the EOS 650D, the camera’s built-in stereo microphone will not pick up any focusing noises while shooting scenes that require silence, and a zoom ring lock to prevent users from accidentally changing the zoom in the middle of a shot, or extend when the lens is left in a bag.
Conclusion: We have done a specification comparison review of 600D vs 550D a year ago, the 600D was a minor upgrade over 550D and we have recommended our users not to upgrade or buy 600D DSLR if you are a still shooter,
For Canon 600D users: Buy it! Hybrid CMOS sensor, Full time AF during video & live view mode, Multi-Touch vari-angle display, DIGIC V image processor that gives you 5fps of Continuous shooting speed, Canon 650D also comes with In camera HDR, Multi-frame NR mode and Handheld Night Scene mode, It’s a big change over 600D.
For 550D users: Yes, we highly recommend you update your 550D with 650D, its really a big Jump over technology.
Buy Canon 650D from Amazon
By admin, on May 13th, 2012
 Leica X2 announced on 10th May 2012 with a price tag of $1,995.00, with Leica X2 you get more resolution and High ISO range. We have done a short comparison review below of X2 with X1 and also included some High ISO images of both X1 and X2,
Leica X2 is really better than X1 or you should wait for Leica X3? see the core specification comparison table
New Sensor: Leica X2 features High Resolution 16.2 megapixels APS-C sensor and approx 3 year old Leica X1 have 12.2 megapixels APS-C sensor.
ISO range: Leica X2 features ISO range up to 12500, X1 is limited to 3200.
Everything else remain the same including the price.
Leica HIGH ISO test done at polish website optyczne.pl, both Leica X1 and X2 images are saved in JPG format.
ISO Comparison – Leica X2 vs Leica X1
 Image Credit: optyczne.pl  Image Credit: optyczne.pl High ISO image of Leica X2 is not very impressive but have less noise than Leica X1, Leica X1 colors @ ISO 100 looks more Eye-Catching but image captured at ISO 3200 says a different story, X2 color output look same at low and High ISO level.
Links:
Pre- order X2 at B&H
Leica X2 announcement
Leica X2 sample Image
Image source: optyczne.pl
By admin, on April 27th, 2012
 Nikon D3200 is recently announced by Nikon , Nikon D3200 is a successor to the popular Nikon D3100 DSLR camera but the price tag of Nikon D3200 is similar to Nikon D5100, so the question is Which DSLR should you buy?, Nikon D3200 or Nikon D5100, read the comparison review below and find out your answer.
Now it’s time to see difference between the core specification of Nikon D5100 and D3200.
Sensor size, Megapixel and ISO range : Nikon D3200 features 24.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and Nikon D5100 features 16.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, but we know that BIG photodiodes creates LESS NOISE, The size of the photodiode has a big impact on the dynamic range and low light performance of a DSLR.
ISO Range: Both have a APS-C CMOS sensor and same standard ISO range of 100-6400, but with Nikon D5100 ISO is expandable up to 25600, Nikon D3200 is limited to 12800 only.
 Image Processor: The D3200 comes with Expeed three (3) image processor, more fast compared to Expeed 2 used in Nikon D5100, but the fps or Continuous shooting speed of both the DSLR is similar, but remember with Nikon D3200 you are getting 4 fps @ 24 Mp and with Nikon D5100 you are getting 4 fps @ 16 Mp.
Video: Full HD frame per second speed of both the DSLR is similar, but due to fast image processor the Nikon D3200 offers 50 / 60 frame per second while recording HD quality movies.
With Nikon D3200 and D5100 you can use external mic to improve the audio quality, The one other note is there is no headphone output in Nikon D3200 or Nikon D5100 so you can’t monitor what is coming into the camera.
NEW FEATURE in Nikon D3200: WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter , for remote shooting and sharing files.
with the help of new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter you can share your images with your android Smartphone and Tablet, the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter also features remote shooting function with live-view display, It helps you to capture your image from a distance. Compatible OSs: Android 2.3 series (smartphone); Android 3.x series (tablet)
Both (Nikon D3200 & Nikon D5100) DSLR Offer Similar Screen Information Display
Various kinds of shooting information can be shown in the information display. For the display design Both Nikon D3200 and D5100 offers similar options – Classic or Graphic. Furthermore, the background color of the display can be selected according to the body color.
Sensor Cleaning:
Nikon D5100 and Nikon D3200 creates Vibrations at multiple different resonant frequencies are used to reduce dust on the low-pass filter. This function is automatically activated each time the camera is turned on and off. It can also be activated from the menu. Airflow Control System to prevent dust from degrading images
In Camera Guide: Unlike the D3200, there is no Guide mode on the Nikon D5100.
 Display: Nikon D5100 display is better, you get vari-angle display with D5100 but with D3200 you display unit is fixed.
Battery Life: Nikon D5100 battery life is better, with Nikon D5100 you can capture approx 660 shots per charge but with Nikon D3200 you can capture only 540 shots per charge.
Conclusion:
Buy Nikon D5100 if you want better ISO range, vari-angle Display screen and Battery Life,
Buy Nikon D3200 if you want a More resolution, better HD mode, remote shooting & sharing option with In-Camera Guide.
Buy Nikon D3200 from Amazon || Nikon D5100 from Amazon
>> see more Nikon D3200 vs. Nikon D3100,
Nikon D3200 Recommended Lenses || Nikon D5100 Recommended Lenses
By admin, on April 19th, 2012
 Nikon today announced Nikon D3200, The new Nikon D3200 features 24 MP sensor developed by Nikon, new image processing engine, better standard ISO range up to 6400 and now you get 60fps / 50fps speed during HD recording and 3 selectable frame rates 30,25, 24fps during Full HD recording with manual control over ISO and shutter speed.
Many website members / visitors are sending theses question in our email box (below)
1. Which camera should I buy? Nikon D3100 or Nikon D3200… and the 2nd Question
2. Should I upgrade my entry level DSLR Nikon D3100 to D3200?
Before you get your answer, read the specification comparison review of Nikon D3200
 Senor: Nikon D3200 features new sensor developed by Nikon, you get more megapixel and standard ISO range.
Image Processor: The Nikon D3200 comes with the new Expeed 3 image processor, same image processor used in Nikon 1 system, D800 and D4 DSLR, with the help of new image processor you get 4fps speed @ 24.2 Megapixel compared to old Expeed 2 image processor where you get 3fps speed @ 14.2 Megapixel, improved frame rates during video recording and less noise in JPEGs that come straight out of the camera.
Auto Focus: Both Nikon D3200 and D3100 shares same AF engine, Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor).
Metering: No change here, Both uses same metering method & sensor, TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor.
ISO range: Nikon D3200 offers better ISO range compared to Nikon D3100, you get standard ISO range up to 100 to 6400 and expandable up to 12800.
Continuous shot: 4 fps shooting mode, better than the Nikon D3100.
Video: Nikon D3200 features improved video mode, you get Full HD recording @ 30,25, 24 fps and HD recording @ 60, 50 fps. Nikon D3200 also offer manual control over shutter speed and ISO sensitivity before starting recording. The Video length / record time is also improved, you get Continuous capture / shooting time of 20min, 10 extra minutes compared to D3100.
Display: Nikon D3200 have 3″ High resolution(921,000 screen dots) display with 160° viewing angle.
Battery life, weight and dimension of Nikon D3200 is almost same as Nikon D3100.
Price: You have to pay $150 more for buying Nikon D3200, Nikon D3200 available at $699 at Amazon (see buying details at the end) and Nikon D3100 available at $549 at Amazon.
NEW FEATURE: WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter , for remote shooting and sharing files.
with the help of new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter you can share your images with your android Smartphone and Tablet, the WU-1a features remote shooting function with live-view display, It helps you to capture your image from a distance. Compatible OSs: Android 2.3 series (smartphone); Android 3.x series (tablet)
Conclusion: we highly suggest that you purchase Nikon D3200, Nikon D3200 is an excellent entry level DSLR available under $700.
for current D3100 users, you should upgrade your DSLR if you want more megapixel, fast image processor, improved ISO range, better video mode and wireless sharing and shooting option.
Buy Nikon D3200 from Amazon
By admin, on April 8th, 2012
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 Specification comparison review, all these three camera are the most popular mirrorless camera of today.
First See a quick Specification Comparison
Low-Light performance and Dynamic range
From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 have big APS-C size sensor and 16 megapixel resolution , the Sony NEX 7 have a high resolution 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor and Olympus OMD EM-5 have small 4/3 format sensor with 16 megapixel resolution.
From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 will perform better in low-light condition, bigger the pixel is, the lower the noise : The size of the photodiode and this has a big impact on the dynamic range and low light performance.
Video Performance
Sony NEX7 offers Full HD at 60 and 24 fps, Olympus EM-5 also offer Full HD at 60 fps (but no 24fps) and Fuji X Pro-1 Full HD video recording limited to 24 fps only.
A Image (JPEG) comparison test between Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 done at focus-numerique (french website), see the result of test below
 The Fujifilm X-Pro1 JPEG from camera look clear and usable upto ISO 3200, Sony NEX 7 performance is also good but I am really disappointed by Olympus EM-5 High ISO performance.
Conclusion: Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX 7 both are excellent performer, buy any one of them.
Buy
Fujifilm X-Pro1 from Amazon
Sony NEX 7 from Amazon
Olympus EM-5 from Amazon
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