You might want get some facts straight: 1- This video was produced LONG before the D5200 was even announced. 2- Much of exposure is relative to what you are trying to do as an artist. Fixing it isn't a big deal- for either camera. There are examples in this video, in the same conditions you didn't mention. 3- Cross type sensitivity does in fact make a difference. I am just as ready to point it out when NIkon has more cross type squares, as I did in the D600 vs 6D Shootout Comparison.
I have Nikon D3200 and you can change the aperture when you are in live view mode. The lowest ISO is 100, not 200 like you said in the video. Two mistakes about D3200.
In the picture about d3200 cons it writes that the lowest ISO is 200, and the aperture cant be changed from live view ;) i think that you should watch better ;)
MichaelTheMentor You also said the D3200 doesn't have a built in flash.... Oh yes it does... Did you actually test either of these cameras physically???
ManyDoors777 Do you know the difference between a "Flash" and an "Off Camera Flash Transmitter?" Has there been an update that allows you to use ISO 100 on video? Would be great if so, I haven't shot on the D3200 in a while, but ya last time I checked its video was locked at 200, not 100 (which it can do for stills).
I have both & its coming. The images from the D5200 are real nice, but I still like the T4i for all the bells and whistles (touch screen, flash transmitter, etc).
Ive own(ed) all three. If you need to decide soon, I would say go with the T4i, but in all fairness, I have only had the D5200 for a week. There are a few things Im not liking about it, most of which are Live View operation, no master flash transmitter and the touch screen on the T4i is super cool.
i used to be a Canon loyalist until I had the opportunity to shoot a Nikon. I never went back to Canon due to its problem with over-exposure in almost all my shots. I found myself under-compensating (underexposing even more than one stop at times). With the Nikon on the other hand, the image quality is much, much higher in all aspects than the Canon. Your portrait pics proved it here as well when you put both back to back, the all your Canon shots were over-exposed.
The thing about the D3200 was that its images seemed yellow or greenish or underexposed which is something I personally am not a fan of. (not sure if you can see this) Exposure settings are an easy thing to fix, when AWB behaves differently however, that is a bit if a pain. The shots with different models were taken on different days, different locations, so probably not the best example which I am trying to improve.
Its going to depend on mostly price, but I do like the T3i for its flip out screen and ease of Live View use. On the D3200, I didnt like having to exit LV to change my aperture.
The thing I notice the most about Canon DLSR's in general is they tend to over expose a bit and Nikon under exposes a bit. I grew up with Canon point and shoots and always loved the video on them. I went with Nikon because of a friend, cheaper price and the fact that I have access to older lenses that were made back in the day (1970's, etc.). But yea the T4i (650D) is just like every other canon DLSR, it over exposes. Unless you did that on purpose for style.
D5200 comes out in December! Ill try to do one if I can. Ill be honest though, the camera I am most impressed with by Nikon recently is the D600. Wow....great camera!
Your videos are very good! It's nice to find somebody who's serious and knows what they're talking about, has good video quality, and doesn't bore me to death. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the review. I'm just starting out with the d3200 (got it super cheap used) and am very happy with the quality. Gonna watch all your videos!
Id say try to make a full frame happen. Water adds a multiplication factor of 1.3x on your focal length. With a 1.6x and the 1.3x factor, it will be tough to get wide angle shots.
Very informative video Michael, i have been a photo journalist in our school using the schools camera. I do won in contests, :) i still have the passion but it sucks that being broke can really hinder your dreams. If i have the money i would definitely go for T4i too. Keep doing videos, love them.
I am glad that you declared yourself a canon user because it became very obvious during the video. I have not developed brand loyalty (yet) but i need to point out a few quick things. I use both the T4i and D3100 and I find that shooting people is best done with the D3100 and objects best with the T4i. The white balance issue is a myth especially for non-Caucasians, have you ever tried to remove that red tint that canon gives from the skin of a black person? As a professional I expect that you would be shooting raw and therefore white balance wouldn't be a major issue anyway. Canon also blows the exposure of photos (go back and look at the clouds in the ocean video, no detail) not that Nikon is under exposed. your description of "a little tiny teeny bit better" with respect to the moire is ridiculous, moire looked like minor curved lines with the D3100, the T4i looked like .. well crap. I have gotten a bit annoyed with the inclusion of video in the comparison of cameras, these cameras are for still photos AND are capable of doing videos. If you want to compare the video functions that's fine but, do it as a part b or separate presentation. There are certainly better video cameras on the market. I think that ISO comparison should be set in reasonable numbers, 100 - 1600, if you have to go above that, get better cameras or use some kind of lights. Even 1600 is a bit ridiculous IMO. What would be nice is a discussion on recovery performance of raw files before the need for noise reduction during post. Also it would be nice to include dynamic range in the discussion. Anyway, IMO this was a decent video I just disagreed with a few points.
White balance not being an issue in Raw is a myth too. Raw is not a magic solution that can fix everything, even when we're strictly talking about white balance and exposure. Yes Canon is not perfect, and I was surprised that he skipped right over the horribly over-exposed portrait that was shown right next to the gorgeously metered Nikon portrait. But in the end, it boils down to that greenish shift not being reassuring, and casting doubts which are hard to overcome for anyone coming from a different brand background. One more thing I'd like to add, you seem to be biased too, towards portrait shooting. Nikon might be great for portraits, and I've been of this opinion too, but this comparison doesn't need to be from that sole perspective.
Willy G you seem to be pretty knowable about the Nikon D3000 series. Do you suggest the 3100 or 3200 for photo shoots specifically magazine covers. I was also thinking of getting the Sigma 17-35 lens ($800) at a later date but not sure if I should switch over to canon. I use my camera for print and video but more specifically print. When I "master" the theory of photography, I aim to get a Nikon D600 over the Nikon 800 full frame . I don't care too much about megapix.No matter what, I plan to get a full frame camera at a later date. In the meantime, I have less than 2 weeks to return my camera and exchange it for a canon beginner's camera like the Ti series (anything under $600). Your thoughts are appreciated. Michael please join in too. Thanks guys.
Whoa! knowledgeable is pretty strong to describe me. LOL. I'd go straight to the D3200, Small upgrade in places, nice upgrade in the rear lcd and the resolution (but you're right if you're not into printing billboards and posters). The other thing that makes it much better is the age, a lot happens in tech within 2 years. That said, if you can forgo some more cash, grab the D5200. Just slightly more features (though they tend to add up) without much change in size. If you want a smaller learning curve for when you move to full frame get a D7000 (but that is likely to creep outside your stated budget). The D7000 is a steeper learning curve now which means more control to the user but heavier, bigger and with tech as old as the D3100. While I point out the age of the cameras, don't let that turn you off. The reality is that pretty much any camera from any manufacturer since about 2007 will get you decent shot, if the conditions are right. Above ISO 800 most cameras (even the pro ones) start getting a little noisy, but even up to ISO 3200 it's not too much to complain about, and ISO has been the biggest complaint of the lower end cameras. So if you need to shoot in the dark use a flash :). I hope this helps.
I think you should have compared Canon T3i to Nikon D3200, given that the T4i and D3200 are not in the same price category. (look at the comparison among the related videos where the t4i is being compared to Nikon D5200!)
I know what you mean. If you walk into an electronics store, some TVs will look to have better color to different people. Canon favors reds, which is something that I am probably used to.
I really am impressed actually, because we were intending to buy one for a video shooting fo r our new TH-cam channel and we were new in the field of DSLRs, but thanks to you, you summed it all up and made it alot easier to us...Thanks man...great job..
If you know you want those lenses, its not a bad deal, but I think you could probably find a deal on the T4i+18-55 and then buy a 55-250 on eBay for a little less. Just depends on how much time and effort you want to spend on it.
I have a Nikon D3200 and I'm happy with it. Yes, I'm okay with him. At least he said that he is kind of Canon-biased person but I like this comparison video. I agree on him when it comes in video part. I prefer Canon over Nikon because before, my 2 classmates have Nikon D3100 and Canon 1100D (Rebel T3). We were shooting a film project and I am the video editor. What I saw is that Canon has clearer and brighter image than Nikon but unfortunately, we don't know the settings used in that time because we are rushing and we don't have time to experiment. We just shoot and shoot. Cheers!
Did you watch carefully? If you try to change your Aperture in LV with VIDEO it wont change. Yes, the camera goes to ISO 100, but not as described in the video
I'm very happy to have found and looked at your video. It was the most straight forward review of the ones I've seen and it focused on the two cameras I am considering before I embark into the dslr world.
I have been researching the 3200 for a while now and have ordered one. The white balance isn't an issue as I find the contrast in darker areas better with the nikon. The Canon tends to have a bit more pop colour wise, but discerning shades of grey I found the nikon better. The nikon to me had a truer balance of what was actually taken and post production can fix slight variables in profiles. I will be using RAW a lot so what comes out of default settings is not a major factor.
Because this is a side by side comparison between two cameras. You do realize that even if I did bump up the exposure to match the Canon, the Nikon would still be underexposing relatively?
60D Has similar features, stronger body, without the touch screen monitor. I think the T4i is a better value, but the 60D can shoot at 1/8000 shutter speed.
Thanks! Absolutly outstanding review. I have spent ages trying to get a straight answer as to which camera is better and for the most part people just focus on the pixel count. That's only of use if you r.....eaaaly crop down images surely? I'm with you on this, I'm a Canon guy also, something about the colour quality I think. Anyways, looks like I am going for a 650D! Alex.
Canon also has a better codec mbps for video that is needed for broadcast work. The Nikons with HDMI out recording those can be used for pro work like on a movie set.
you say the nikkon is for beginner but the points you make for buying the canon are also for beginners, better auto white balance? better auto focus? i dont even touch those features, ever. good to see how the high iso functions though, so thank you.
1. You compared the D3200 to the T4i not the T3i? Thats like comparing the D5200 to the T3i. Doesn't make sense? 2. How difficult is it to correct the white balance? Takes all of 30 seconds. Or leave it alone and fix in Photoshop in all of 5 seconds. Its pretty obvious the bias he has towards Canon, at least he admitted it at the end.
They are both great cameras. the one thing that really irked me on the D3200 was that you cannot preview live view aperture/exposure limitations & the color balance. Everything else is solid.
please see my "Indoor Sports Photography" for indoor shooting. You will need a wide aperture lens, Preferably something wide. Yes, both have external Mic inputs.
I totally agree. I was all hyped up about the D3300 and wanted to buy it, but then I took a close look at sample comparisons, I noticed the green cast issue, and I was really hoping to be wrong, but I wasn't, pictures are really of a greenish, less natural color, as you confirm. All samples were also somewhat soft, which is better than overly processed and sharpened images, but it also added to the overall muddy feeling, and I could not deny that Canon images just looked better overall (despite Nikon producing a better image in some limited cases). It is mind-boggling to see that it afflicts all Nikon cameras, but at least they're consistent, which is really a good thing. Maybe they'll change it at some point, but in the meantime, I'm not too happy reassured about having to count on my workflow to fix colors, if I was to buy a Nikon. Canon are lagging behind on many other points, so that kinda sucks.
thank you for taking the time to do this video. i was seriously considering the 3200 until i read some reviews and your video cinched it for me. i always liked nikon film cameras but, in recent years, canon seems to be the preferred camera among pros. costco has a great offer right now through may 31 where you can buy the t4i and two lenses, 18-55 and 75-150 (or something like that) for under $899. thanks again!
Michael, has your opinion changed in regards to liking more the T4i than the d5200? I've noticed two more little nice points of the Nikon: in video, you can output a live signal via HDMI while recording and the size of the files is about half's Canon! and for photo, i think the internal flash is much better too. Apart from that, i prefer the Canon's focusing system
I seriously can't decide. I went to the store hoping to walk out with a T3i (I know this video does the T4i but other than the touchscreen i think they are almost the same) but i noticed that the Nikon D3200 had the 24.2 mp, so i started second guessing. Long story short, I ended up walking out with the Nikon. I'm not exactly a happy camper with it, because I still don't know if I should exchange it for the Canon. This is my first DSLR and I plan to use it for a really long time, and
what a great video and explanation, thank you. My heart goes to Canon T4i. I have a question. What lens should I use to have the best indoor pictures or videos? and my second question if camera has external mike input, thank you Franco
I dont believe you watched the video. There were many side by side shots that were in fact that same exposure, the shots with the brunette were included to show color balance differences, not exposure. Thanks!
Excellent vid. Watched a few of yours and you are an outstanding, clear and knowledgeable tutor. Am looking at cameras and found this invaluable. Thanks so much for posting.
To my amateur and untrained eye, the two model shots at 4:45 into the video showed a significant difference and I thought the shot on the right was much better. The one on the left looked a bit over exposed and washed out. Maybe this was after you adjusted the white balance on the D3200. Is that white balance problem you describe something that Nikon could fix with a firm ware update? Thanks for the great videos, they are very helpful to a wannabe like me.
Thanks Michael, Very very helpful. By chance, and now comes the trick question. The T3i is on sale now and sellers are bundling T3i with nice lenses kits. I am torn, between a T4i or T3i, the difference is the lack of touchscreen and about $200.00. Could you please advise when you have a second. Thank you so much
Michael you're my hero with this video.Please i have a problem and i really need your advice:I both recently 650D but with 50mm lens,then 1 week later got Nikon D3200 as bargain price(with 18-55mm lens,more useful so far)I will have to sell one of them as i spent to much.I like taking pictures but love shooting VIDEO as well.On test(Low Light in room)canon was superior(could be because prime lens?)PLEASEEEEE which one is better for video?No matter how i set D3200 produce ugly noise on low light
Thanks very much for this comparison, it gave me a lot of insight, I especially liked the side-by-side views. When doing my research before buying one of these (and I was directly comparing these two models) I discovered that while the T4i had auto exposure bracketing, the 3200 did not, much to my disappointment. I really wanted the higher resolution but could not sacrifice AEB.
You've said you were impressed with the Nikon D600 and I wanted to ask which Nikon you thought was closet in performance but lower in price? I'm probably asking for too much I realize, but if you have an answer I'd appreciate it. Thank you!
Amazing video! Really clear. just to make sure, the canon T4i is the same as the 650D right? I'm really hesitating between that one and the D3200... Rather going for the D3200 thanks to its 24MP, but I guess that isn't the only criteria one has to concider... And I would really appreciate a professional advice! For outdoor scenery captions, wich one would you choose? Thanks Michael! Keep it going!
How does the t2i compare to the d3200? I want buy my first camera for photography work.That would be functions like weddings and parties. What do you think about the d5200,and should I wait for it instead?
Great video. I need a camera for shooting coins and will probably go with the D3200 with a Tamoron or Sigma 200mm macro lens. The 24 MP's is what is selling me as I can enlarge images without compromising quality JMO. Plus I have a couple friends that are professional numismatic photographers and have suggested you can't go wrong with the D3200. What do you think?
youve just answered my day long dispute withmyself! I am going to go with the Nikon, as a film maker I am looking for the focus to act the best, and 6.59 you confirm this for me. Anybody got one of these for filming and get on well with it? I have seen the canon for close to the same price as the nikon but the offer ends on Jan 1st so have a limited time to choose! The whole dilmema is doing my head in. Its SO hard to chose your first camera! Especially when your a filmmaker choosing a DSLR! ..
outstanding side by side comparison! I was almost sold on the Nikon, prior to seeing this video, and with exceptional past experience with Canon and your time and effort to point out the distinct differences, i am going to by the Rebel instead, and because of the higher quad mode of higher cleaner ISO(4 pictures melding into 1) that truly separates the Canon from Nikon. Thank you, look forward to taking your course. ;)
Great comparison, please do compare 650d with D5200 especially at different focusing of 9 cross type and new 39 focus point in D5200, and also new metering capability of 5200.
Referring back to the t4i vs d5200 - Can you recommend one over the other for video quality? I am mostly looking for a camera that shoots great video, and can also take high quality photos as well. And do either of them do well when it comes to recording action sports? I have heard that canon has an edge over nikon as far as video, what do you think? Thanks
Allright cheers for that info! Regarding the cameras, and what I told previously (24MP etc) wich one would YOU choose? As i said, the opinion of a professional is really important to me, to not mess up my choice! Thanks a lot for your help!
Hi Michael, Really great video. I looked at your site and would really love it if you could make a 5D Mk 2 Crash Course. I particularly like your style as it gets into key areas quickly. Also if you made a Lightroom crash course that would be epic. Keep up the great work.
Hey man, what do you think about the T3i? Aside from the fact that it doesn't have a touch screen, are there any big differences? Would I be getting most of the advantages of the t4i with the t3i, and save some money on the side? The touchscreen isn't important to me so that's why I'm asking ;) Thanks in advance.
I'm looking at a new camera and have been thinking about one of these two. I like doing animal/nature photography, landscapes and low light photography such as sunset scenes. I need something with fast auto focusing and a fast shutter speed. which of these two camera's would be best? or is there another camera that you would recommend?
Great review,I'm going to buy my first DSLR and judging from your great review,I'm going with 650D.But what do you think about 60D? How does 650 compares to it? Thanks
Great comparison, even if it is outdated. I am seriously considering getting the T4i for manual still shooting and HD video shooting. The motion tracking focus is interesting! I didn't know this existed. Thank you for the informative video!
I'm looking at purchasing a DSLR for 24fps video. I'm debating between these two models since it's closest to my price range. What are your thoughts/recommendations on this and the best lens to use?
I havent seen the 5200 yet,but the rebels are solid performers.
You might want get some facts straight:
1- This video was produced LONG before the D5200 was even announced.
2- Much of exposure is relative to what you are trying to do as an artist. Fixing it isn't a big deal- for either camera. There are examples in this video, in the same conditions you didn't mention.
3- Cross type sensitivity does in fact make a difference. I am just as ready to point it out when NIkon has more cross type squares, as I did in the D600 vs 6D Shootout Comparison.
I have Nikon D3200 and you can change the aperture when you are in live view mode. The lowest ISO is 100, not 200 like you said in the video. Two mistakes about D3200.
You should watch the video a little more carefully before passing judgement.
In the picture about d3200 cons it writes that the lowest ISO is 200, and the aperture cant be changed from live view ;) i think that you should watch better ;)
I have the D3200 also, and the lowest ISO is 100. It's a nice camera!
MichaelTheMentor You also said the D3200 doesn't have a built in flash.... Oh yes it does... Did you actually test either of these cameras physically???
ManyDoors777 Do you know the difference between a "Flash" and an "Off Camera Flash Transmitter?" Has there been an update that allows you to use ISO 100 on video? Would be great if so, I haven't shot on the D3200 in a while, but ya last time I checked its video was locked at 200, not 100 (which it can do for stills).
I have both & its coming. The images from the D5200 are real nice, but I still like the T4i for all the bells and whistles (touch screen, flash transmitter, etc).
Ive own(ed) all three. If you need to decide soon, I would say go with the T4i, but in all fairness, I have only had the D5200 for a week. There are a few things Im not liking about it, most of which are Live View operation, no master flash transmitter and the touch screen on the T4i is super cool.
i used to be a Canon loyalist until I had the opportunity to shoot a Nikon. I never went back to Canon due to its problem with over-exposure in almost all my shots. I found myself under-compensating (underexposing even more than one stop at times). With the Nikon on the other hand, the image quality is much, much higher in all aspects than the Canon. Your portrait pics proved it here as well when you put both back to back, the all your Canon shots were over-exposed.
The thing about the D3200 was that its images seemed yellow or greenish or underexposed which is something I personally am not a fan of. (not sure if you can see this) Exposure settings are an easy thing to fix, when AWB behaves differently however, that is a bit if a pain. The shots with different models were taken on different days, different locations, so probably not the best example which I am trying to improve.
I really like both, but seem to grab the T4i more because I like the colors, rotating monitor and touchscreen.
I just got the D5200. Im liking the T4i much more for a few reasons, Ill post a video soon.
Its going to depend on mostly price, but I do like the T3i for its flip out screen and ease of Live View use. On the D3200, I didnt like having to exit LV to change my aperture.
The thing I notice the most about Canon DLSR's in general is they tend to over expose a bit and Nikon under exposes a bit. I grew up with Canon point and shoots and always loved the video on them. I went with Nikon because of a friend, cheaper price and the fact that I have access to older lenses that were made back in the day (1970's, etc.). But yea the T4i (650D) is just like every other canon DLSR, it over exposes. Unless you did that on purpose for style.
Get the T4i if you can. 9 cross type focusing squares and touch screen are worth it. I have a video on TH-cam comparing the 2.
D5200 comes out in December! Ill try to do one if I can. Ill be honest though, the camera I am most impressed with by Nikon recently is the D600. Wow....great camera!
Your videos are very good! It's nice to find somebody who's serious and knows what they're talking about, has good video quality, and doesn't bore me to death. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the review. I'm just starting out with the d3200 (got it super cheap used) and am very happy with the quality. Gonna watch all your videos!
Id say try to make a full frame happen. Water adds a multiplication factor of 1.3x on your focal length. With a 1.6x and the 1.3x factor, it will be tough to get wide angle shots.
Just bought the D3200 and I'm pretty happy with it
Me too :)
What are you using it for? Both are great cameras.
Very informative video Michael, i have been a photo journalist in our school using the schools camera. I do won in contests, :) i still have the passion but it sucks that being broke can really hinder your dreams. If i have the money i would definitely go for T4i too.
Keep doing videos, love them.
I am glad that you declared yourself a canon user because it became very obvious during the video. I have not developed brand loyalty (yet) but i need to point out a few quick things. I use both the T4i and D3100 and I find that shooting people is best done with the D3100 and objects best with the T4i. The white balance issue is a myth especially for non-Caucasians, have you ever tried to remove that red tint that canon gives from the skin of a black person? As a professional I expect that you would be shooting raw and therefore white balance wouldn't be a major issue anyway. Canon also blows the exposure of photos (go back and look at the clouds in the ocean video, no detail) not that Nikon is under exposed. your description of "a little tiny teeny bit better" with respect to the moire is ridiculous, moire looked like minor curved lines with the D3100, the T4i looked like .. well crap.
I have gotten a bit annoyed with the inclusion of video in the comparison of cameras, these cameras are for still photos AND are capable of doing videos. If you want to compare the video functions that's fine but, do it as a part b or separate presentation. There are certainly better video cameras on the market. I think that ISO comparison should be set in reasonable numbers, 100 - 1600, if you have to go above that, get better cameras or use some kind of lights. Even 1600 is a bit ridiculous IMO. What would be nice is a discussion on recovery performance of raw files before the need for noise reduction during post. Also it would be nice to include dynamic range in the discussion.
Anyway, IMO this was a decent video I just disagreed with a few points.
White balance not being an issue in Raw is a myth too. Raw is not a magic solution that can fix everything, even when we're strictly talking about white balance and exposure. Yes Canon is not perfect, and I was surprised that he skipped right over the horribly over-exposed portrait that was shown right next to the gorgeously metered Nikon portrait. But in the end, it boils down to that greenish shift not being reassuring, and casting doubts which are hard to overcome for anyone coming from a different brand background.
One more thing I'd like to add, you seem to be biased too, towards portrait shooting. Nikon might be great for portraits, and I've been of this opinion too, but this comparison doesn't need to be from that sole perspective.
Willy G you seem to be pretty knowable about the Nikon D3000 series. Do you suggest the 3100 or 3200 for photo shoots specifically magazine covers. I was also thinking of getting the Sigma 17-35 lens ($800) at a later date but not sure if I should switch over to canon. I use my camera for print and video but more specifically print. When I "master" the theory of photography, I aim to get a Nikon D600 over the Nikon 800 full frame . I don't care too much about megapix.No matter what, I plan to get a full frame camera at a later date. In the meantime, I have less than 2 weeks to return my camera and exchange it for a canon beginner's camera like the Ti series (anything under $600). Your thoughts are appreciated. Michael please join in too. Thanks guys.
Whoa! knowledgeable is pretty strong to describe me. LOL. I'd go straight to the D3200, Small upgrade in places, nice upgrade in the rear lcd and the resolution (but you're right if you're not into printing billboards and posters). The other thing that makes it much better is the age, a lot happens in tech within 2 years. That said, if you can forgo some more cash, grab the D5200. Just slightly more features (though they tend to add up) without much change in size. If you want a smaller learning curve for when you move to full frame get a D7000 (but that is likely to creep outside your stated budget). The D7000 is a steeper learning curve now which means more control to the user but heavier, bigger and with tech as old as the D3100.
While I point out the age of the cameras, don't let that turn you off. The reality is that pretty much any camera from any manufacturer since about 2007 will get you decent shot, if the conditions are right. Above ISO 800 most cameras (even the pro ones) start getting a little noisy, but even up to ISO 3200 it's not too much to complain about, and ISO has been the biggest complaint of the lower end cameras. So if you need to shoot in the dark use a flash :). I hope this helps.
I think you should have compared Canon T3i to Nikon D3200, given that the T4i and D3200 are not in the same price category. (look at the comparison among the related videos where the t4i is being compared to Nikon D5200!)
I know what you mean. If you walk into an electronics store, some TVs will look to have better color to different people. Canon favors reds, which is something that I am probably used to.
I really am impressed actually, because we were intending to buy one for a video shooting fo r our new TH-cam channel and we were new in the field of DSLRs, but thanks to you, you summed it all up and made it alot easier to us...Thanks man...great job..
If you know you want those lenses, its not a bad deal, but I think you could probably find a deal on the T4i+18-55 and then buy a 55-250 on eBay for a little less. Just depends on how much time and effort you want to spend on it.
That would be fantastic. I am trying to decide between the T4i, D3200 and the D5200. Look forward to the post.
I have a Nikon D3200 and I'm happy with it. Yes, I'm okay with him. At least he said that he is kind of Canon-biased person but I like this comparison video. I agree on him when it comes in video part. I prefer Canon over Nikon because before, my 2 classmates have Nikon D3100 and Canon 1100D (Rebel T3). We were shooting a film project and I am the video editor. What I saw is that Canon has clearer and brighter image than Nikon but unfortunately, we don't know the settings used in that time because we are rushing and we don't have time to experiment. We just shoot and shoot. Cheers!
Arjun Andrade NO I DISAGREE WITH YOU NIKKOR LENSES BEST JUST LOOK AT MY IMAGES AT FLICKR.COM EDDIE_GRIMSLEY THEN AFTER YOU SEE MY IMAGES TELL ME
I should also mention, we say a lot of "blueish" hues as well. Also the image looked much worse on the back of the camera, vs when it brought into PS.
Did you watch carefully? If you try to change your Aperture in LV with VIDEO it wont change. Yes, the camera goes to ISO 100, but not as described in the video
I'm guessing you never shoot side by side with another camera on the same exact settings do you?
I'm very happy to have found and looked at your video. It was the most straight forward review of the ones I've seen and it focused on the two cameras I am considering before I embark into the dslr world.
I have been researching the 3200 for a while now and have ordered one. The white balance isn't an issue as I find the contrast in darker areas better with the nikon. The Canon tends to have a bit more pop colour wise, but discerning shades of grey I found the nikon better. The nikon to me had a truer balance of what was actually taken and post production can fix slight variables in profiles. I will be using RAW a lot so what comes out of default settings is not a major factor.
Because this is a side by side comparison between two cameras. You do realize that even if I did bump up the exposure to match the Canon, the Nikon would still be underexposing relatively?
On a Crop camera, the 17-55 2.8 would be the one I would go with. (Much wider aperture)
60D Has similar features, stronger body, without the touch screen monitor. I think the T4i is a better value, but the 60D can shoot at 1/8000 shutter speed.
Hard to say, but the D600 and D7100 are pretty awesome. The D5200 is probably a closer comparison to the T4i or T5i.
Thanks! Absolutly outstanding review. I have spent ages trying to get a straight answer as to which camera is better and for the most part people just focus on the pixel count. That's only of use if you r.....eaaaly crop down images surely? I'm with you on this, I'm a Canon guy also, something about the colour quality I think.
Anyways, looks like I am going for a 650D! Alex.
Canon also has a better codec mbps for video that is needed for broadcast work. The Nikons with HDMI out recording those can be used for pro work like on a movie set.
One of the best camera comparison videos I've seen. Thanks.
you say the nikkon is for beginner but the points you make for buying the canon are also for beginners, better auto white balance? better auto focus?
i dont even touch those features, ever.
good to see how the high iso functions though, so thank you.
Journalists and sport photographers make good use of these features, that doesn't make them beginners.
actuallly you are correct
THanks mike, I just bought t4i 3 months ago and bought your t4i Crash course dvd also,im planning to buy your accessories video soon.
1. You compared the D3200 to the T4i not the T3i? Thats like comparing the D5200 to the T3i. Doesn't make sense?
2. How difficult is it to correct the white balance? Takes all of 30 seconds. Or leave it alone and fix in Photoshop in all of 5 seconds.
Its pretty obvious the bias he has towards Canon, at least he admitted it at the end.
They are both great cameras. the one thing that really irked me on the D3200 was that you cannot preview live view aperture/exposure limitations & the color balance. Everything else is solid.
Thanks for the insightful video.. glad i picked up my D3200 and not the T4i :D
please see my "Indoor Sports Photography" for indoor shooting. You will need a wide aperture lens, Preferably something wide. Yes, both have external Mic inputs.
of course!
Excellent video. Straight to the point ( for us novices) sometimes is more informative than a load of gobbledygook. Thanks.
Hector, I own both cameras and have been shooting with them for months now. Im not seeing what you say.
I totally agree. I was all hyped up about the D3300 and wanted to buy it, but then I took a close look at sample comparisons, I noticed the green cast issue, and I was really hoping to be wrong, but I wasn't, pictures are really of a greenish, less natural color, as you confirm. All samples were also somewhat soft, which is better than overly processed and sharpened images, but it also added to the overall muddy feeling, and I could not deny that Canon images just looked better overall (despite Nikon producing a better image in some limited cases). It is mind-boggling to see that it afflicts all Nikon cameras, but at least they're consistent, which is really a good thing. Maybe they'll change it at some point, but in the meantime, I'm not too happy reassured about having to count on my workflow to fix colors, if I was to buy a Nikon.
Canon are lagging behind on many other points, so that kinda sucks.
thank you for taking the time to do this video. i was seriously considering the 3200 until i read some reviews and your video cinched it for me. i always liked nikon film cameras but, in recent years, canon seems to be the preferred camera among pros. costco has a great offer right now through may 31 where you can buy the t4i and two lenses, 18-55 and 75-150 (or something like that) for under $899. thanks again!
Michael, has your opinion changed in regards to liking more the T4i than the d5200? I've noticed two more little nice points of the Nikon: in video, you can output a live signal via HDMI while recording and the size of the files is about half's Canon! and for photo, i think the internal flash is much better too. Apart from that, i prefer the Canon's focusing system
D3200 is a great camera, I have seen it and the T3i in this price on the internet and ebay.
Hey, thanks a lot for replying! I was also wondering, if i am mainly using the camera for video, would you recommend getting camcorder instead?
A Video comparing the canon t4i to the nikon d5200 would be appreciated, I'm currently trying to decide between the two.
Thanks
Thank for this vid. You definitely helped me in my choice. Which would you suggest for film production? Want to do short films for TH-cam.
I have the T4i(U.S.)/650D (Europe) and I am so pleased with it, very good low-light performance etc.
I have a review on the two on my channel. The T3i is actually a great camera, but there are some important differences.
I seriously can't decide. I went to the store hoping to walk out with a T3i (I know this video does the T4i but other than the touchscreen i think they are almost the same) but i noticed that the Nikon D3200 had the 24.2 mp, so i started second guessing. Long story short, I ended up walking out with the Nikon. I'm not exactly a happy camper with it, because I still don't know if I should exchange it for the Canon. This is my first DSLR and I plan to use it for a really long time, and
Thanks, i was looking at both of these cameras. Picking up the canon tomorrow. Thanks for your advice.
Wow, you seem to know everything about cameras and photography. You, sir, are a true expert; glad I found you!
what a great video and explanation, thank you. My heart goes to Canon T4i. I have a question. What lens should I use to have the best indoor pictures or videos? and my second question if camera has external mike input, thank you
Franco
I bought the Nikon D3200....i love it!!!!
Nikon beats Canon 👌
I dont believe you watched the video. There were many side by side shots that were in fact that same exposure, the shots with the brunette were included to show color balance differences, not exposure. Thanks!
Thank you so much Michael. I will definitely sign up for your vid as soon as I get the camera. T4i it is.
Which would be better for beginning to film youtube videos with?
Alaina Friske I'd go with the t4i if you're blogging because of the articulating lcd but for more active moving around go with the d3200.
Around May 2013
Excellent vid. Watched a few of yours and you are an outstanding, clear and knowledgeable tutor. Am looking at cameras and found this invaluable. Thanks so much for posting.
In camera mics are no good on both cameras. You will need to get an external mic like a Rode and feed it in.
To my amateur and untrained eye, the two model shots at 4:45 into the video showed a significant difference and I thought the shot on the right was much better. The one on the left looked a bit over exposed and washed out. Maybe this was after you adjusted the white balance on the D3200. Is that white balance problem you describe something that Nikon could fix with a firm ware update?
Thanks for the great videos, they are very helpful to a wannabe like me.
The Proximity Sensor on the Canon SLRs are very practical. The sensor are not present on Nikon's entry level DLSRs.
NIKON D3200 all the way..
Thanks Michael, Very very helpful. By chance, and now comes the trick question. The T3i is on sale now and sellers are bundling T3i with nice lenses kits. I am torn, between a T4i or T3i, the difference is the lack of touchscreen and about $200.00. Could you please advise when you have a second. Thank you so much
Michael you're my hero with this video.Please i have a problem and i really need your advice:I both recently 650D but with 50mm lens,then 1 week later got Nikon D3200 as bargain price(with 18-55mm lens,more useful so far)I will have to sell one of them as i spent to much.I like taking pictures but love shooting VIDEO as well.On test(Low Light in room)canon was superior(could be because prime lens?)PLEASEEEEE which one is better for video?No matter how i set D3200 produce ugly noise on low light
Appreciate the reply. Do you make a guess to how long before we see a t5i with improvements over the t4i?
Thanks very much for this comparison, it gave me a lot of insight, I especially liked the side-by-side views.
When doing my research before buying one of these (and I was directly comparing these two models) I discovered that while the T4i had auto exposure bracketing, the 3200 did not, much to my disappointment. I really wanted the higher resolution but could not sacrifice AEB.
You've said you were impressed with the Nikon D600 and I wanted to ask which Nikon you thought was closet in performance but lower in price? I'm probably asking for too much I realize, but if you have an answer I'd appreciate it. Thank you!
Amazing video! Really clear. just to make sure, the canon T4i is the same as the 650D right? I'm really hesitating between that one and the D3200... Rather going for the D3200 thanks to its 24MP, but I guess that isn't the only criteria one has to concider... And I would really appreciate a professional advice! For outdoor scenery captions, wich one would you choose?
Thanks Michael! Keep it going!
Great review. detailed and unbiased. keep it up man. gained 1 subscriber.
How does the t2i compare to the d3200?
I want buy my first camera for photography work.That would be functions like weddings and parties.
What do you think about the d5200,and should I wait for it instead?
Great video. I need a camera for shooting coins and will probably go with the D3200 with a Tamoron or Sigma 200mm macro lens. The 24 MP's is what is selling me as I can enlarge images without compromising quality JMO. Plus I have a couple friends that are professional numismatic photographers and have suggested you can't go wrong with the D3200. What do you think?
youve just answered my day long dispute withmyself! I am going to go with the Nikon, as a film maker I am looking for the focus to act the best, and 6.59 you confirm this for me.
Anybody got one of these for filming and get on well with it?
I have seen the canon for close to the same price as the nikon but the offer ends on Jan 1st so have a limited time to choose! The whole dilmema is doing my head in. Its SO hard to chose your first camera! Especially when your a filmmaker choosing a DSLR! ..
Both are great all round cameras.
Really digging the D3200. For Macro photography what lens $500 and below would you recommend?
Great video! Thanks for this comprehensive comparison. Gonna go get my t4i tomorrow!
outstanding side by side comparison! I was almost sold on the Nikon, prior to seeing this video, and with exceptional past experience with Canon and your time and effort to point out the distinct differences, i am going to by the Rebel instead, and because of the higher quad mode of higher cleaner ISO(4 pictures melding into 1) that truly separates the Canon from Nikon. Thank you, look forward to taking your course. ;)
Great comparison, please do compare 650d with D5200 especially at different focusing of 9 cross type and new 39 focus point in D5200, and also new metering capability of 5200.
Referring back to the t4i vs d5200 - Can you recommend one over the other for video quality? I am mostly looking for a camera that shoots great video, and can also take high quality photos as well. And do either of them do well when it comes to recording action sports? I have heard that canon has an edge over nikon as far as video, what do you think?
Thanks
Great video.
I am wondering the difference between Canon SL1 and Nikon D3200.
Which one is a better pick? Any suggestions?
Great video, thanks, all needed now is a comparison between the T4i and the Nikon D5200.
Allright cheers for that info! Regarding the cameras, and what I told previously (24MP etc) wich one would YOU choose? As i said, the opinion of a professional is really important to me, to not mess up my choice! Thanks a lot for your help!
GREAT relevant review and comparison!
Your review helped me decide. Thank you.
BTW, its great to see a review that cuts to
the chase.
Great information for anyone considering either of these cameras.
Hi Michael, Really great video. I looked at your site and would really love it if you could make a 5D Mk 2 Crash Course. I particularly like your style as it gets into key areas quickly. Also if you made a Lightroom crash course that would be epic. Keep up the great work.
Hey man, what do you think about the T3i? Aside from the fact that it doesn't have a touch screen, are there any big differences? Would I be getting most of the advantages of the t4i with the t3i, and save some money on the side? The touchscreen isn't important to me so that's why I'm asking ;) Thanks in advance.
I'm looking at a new camera and have been thinking about one of these two. I like doing animal/nature photography, landscapes and low light photography such as sunset scenes. I need something with fast auto focusing and a fast shutter speed. which of these two camera's would be best? or is there another camera that you would recommend?
Great review,I'm going to buy my first DSLR and judging from your great review,I'm going with 650D.But what do you think about 60D? How does 650 compares to it?
Thanks
Great comparison, even if it is outdated. I am seriously considering getting the T4i for manual still shooting and HD video shooting. The motion tracking focus is interesting! I didn't know this existed. Thank you for the informative video!
Great video... could you please recommend me between t3i and d3200 both in photo and video? does the d3200 have a manual exposure in video?
Yes you can
I'm looking at purchasing a DSLR for 24fps video. I'm debating between these two models since it's closest to my price range. What are your thoughts/recommendations on this and the best lens to use?
Thanks a lot for your videos. They're a tremendous help. Any word on the D5200 comparison?
at 04:08 the eye saw like the t4i or d3200? i can't realize if the canon or nikon made the better contrast and right colors.