our years ago, Nikon redefined the entry-level DSLR with its D40.It may not have been the first model targeted at the beginner, but its diminutive form, simple operation and educational graphic interface set a blueprint for similar cameras
, not just for Nikon but also its rivals.As its strongest competitor, Canon has worked just as diligently to keep the novice user happy. While its triple-digit EOS line has evolved towards a more intermediate feature set, a newer range now sits beneath it. The EOS 1100D is that range’s newest member and the closest match for Nikon’s most junior model, the D3100. Both appear as capable tools for those cutting their photographic teeth, but are they as good as each other?
"THE 1100D INCORPORATES MANY DIRECT CONTROLS, WHILE THE D3100 OFFERS A MORE BASIC LEVEL OF PHYSICAL CONTROL, HOUSING MOST OPTIONS WITHIN ITS MENU SYSTEM"
PERFORMANCE
Although the 1100D’s nine-point AF system seems a little behind the D3100’s 11-point system, it’s actually slightly snappier in terms of speed. This is particularly noticeable when the lens needs to focus from one end of its range to the other, where the D3100 dawdles a little in comparison. Otherwise, the central points on each camera’s system are equally sensitive, and no major differences could be found in terms of the sensitivity of the peripheral points, with both cameras failing to focus in areas of low contrast when only these were called upon.
, not just for Nikon but also its rivals.As its strongest competitor, Canon has worked just as diligently to keep the novice user happy. While its triple-digit EOS line has evolved towards a more intermediate feature set, a newer range now sits beneath it. The EOS 1100D is that range’s newest member and the closest match for Nikon’s most junior model, the D3100. Both appear as capable tools for those cutting their photographic teeth, but are they as good as each other?
"THE 1100D INCORPORATES MANY DIRECT CONTROLS, WHILE THE D3100 OFFERS A MORE BASIC LEVEL OF PHYSICAL CONTROL, HOUSING MOST OPTIONS WITHIN ITS MENU SYSTEM"
Although the 1100D’s nine-point AF system seems a little behind the D3100’s 11-point system, it’s actually slightly snappier in terms of speed. This is particularly noticeable when the lens needs to focus from one end of its range to the other, where the D3100 dawdles a little in comparison. Otherwise, the central points on each camera’s system are equally sensitive, and no major differences could be found in terms of the sensitivity of the peripheral points, with both cameras failing to focus in areas of low contrast when only these were called upon.
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