

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Finally, we'll compare the best Canon and Nikon DSLRs, for beginners, hobbyists and those with the most experience looking for full-frame models. After that, we'll be taking a look at higher-end mirrorless options. If that's you, then we've got plenty of options here for you. If you're thinking of starting to become serious about photography and want to up your game from a smartphone to an entry-level mirrorless camera. Remember that older cameras are still fantastic, they just might be missing some of the bells and whistles that you might not even require. This year, we're expecting lots of camera models to be discounted, especially models which are a little older in the line-up and have perhaps subsequently been replaced by newer models. Speaking of price point, if that's your main concern, you'd do well to wait a little while until Amazon Prime Day 2021. For that reason, we've compared models from the two brands across all categories and price points. With these two brands, it's likely you'll be thinking first about the type of camera you need. However, if you've at least narrowed it down to these two classic heritage brands, at least your decision has been made a little easier. Once you add in picking between DSLR and mirrorless, the choice becomes even harder.

If you're still keen on DSLR though, and you still have plenty of reasons to be, they both still offer more traditional options for photographers.Ĭhoosing your first camera can be a difficult task, with an at-times overwhelming amount of choice. However, it's now true to say that all brands are concentrating their efforts on mirrorless, with both Nikon and Canon offering some very strong mirrorless - indeed even class-leading - options in their respective line-ups.

DSLRs were once the main stay of Canon and Nikon, with mirrorless options being pioneered by brands such as Olympus and Sony.
