The photography market is still being dominated by two digital camera giants Canon and Nikon. Both companies have tons of DSLRs for every kind of photographer from varying expertise. Which between the two really provides the best entry level DSLRs for beginners?

The digital photography world have evolved so much today that even entry-level cameras can produce eye-popping results. All thanks to the never-ending innovation.

Both Canon and Nikon are always hard at work to achieve these results and though there are other brands that may compete, Canon and Nikon's affordable prices and features always sit at the top.

Here's a quick comparison of their newest entry level DSLRs, which could help consumers decide which brand they will choose as a path to their newfound hobby or a preparation for becoming one of the professionals.

Image Quality

Based on Camera Decision's latest spec sheet, Nikon's latest entry level DSLR, the D3400, is a very formidable camera with a high resolution sensor of 24 megapixels. This is good enough for most prints and could even be used for larger formats.

Canon T6 (also known as Canon EOS Rebel 1300D) has an 18 megapixel sensor, which is slightly smaller than Nikon's but this also means less cluttered pixels and possibly, clearer images.

However, sensor sizes aren't that much of a concern between these two camera models as they both produce high-quality images with rich dynamic ranges. These are all workable on any photo editing suite like Lightroom and there are tons of workspace to noodle at.

Video Quality

In terms of video, Nikon have already made a substantial amount of progress in terms of video recording. Both the Nikon D3400 and the Canon T6 have full manual controls, letting aspiring videographers define each and every setting available real time.

Both supports full 1080p HD videos, which produces crisp details and somewhat reduced rolling shutter or "jelly" effect, thanks to their updates image processors.

Additional Features

These is where these two entry-level cameras differ greatly. The Canon T6 has AE Bracketing and NFC connection, which the Nikon D3400 doesn't have. On the other hand, the Nikon D3400 an extremely longer battery life and twice as high maximum ISO of 25,000.

Prices also varies between the two with Canon being the cheaper solution. Its price starts at $499, while the Nikon D3400 goes somewhere around $650.

Conclusion

Both entry-level cameras from Nikon and Canon are well suited for beginners. Both has great image and video quality, but the features and the prices speaks for themselves. The Nikon is more suited for photography due to its higher resolution, while the Canon is more for video, especially the existence of custom firmwares like the "Magic Lantern."