When it comes to creating striking canvas prints, you first have to find the right camera to capture your images. Whether you’re a novice or professional photographer, finding the correct piece of equipment can prove difficult especially since there’s a lot of brands on the market to choose from.

Canon and Nikon are two of the largest DSLR and compact camera manufactures in the world. The companies are both based in Japan and both have a long history in manufacturing optical equipment. The brands themselves both have extensive research and development budgets, as well as high levels of quality control and similar warranty coverage. They have both traded in the number one spot for camera sales, but which one is better?

Well here at Parrot Print we’ve put together some pros, cons and important information to help you choose a camera that fits your photography style, technology skills and budget.

Canon
Pros
Canon cameras shoot faster at six frames per second compared to Nikon’s four frames per second
Canon camera weigh slightly less, which is a huge positive if you’re carrying a lot of equipment
The Canon has more autofocus points
The Canon Professional Services the brand supply make servicing your equipment faster and easier

Cons
The Canon cameras lack in dynamic range in comparison to Nikon cameras
Canon falls behind when it comes to wireless technology. Although it creates professional grade equipment, the brand are yet to embrace this modern aspect that’s now essential in everyday lives.

Price
For a Canon camera you can expect to pay anything from £200 to more than £1000, it all depends on your style and budget.

Warranty
Canon and Nikon warranties are very similar. The warranty is valid for one year from the day the customer purchases a Canon camera. The hardware repair service will be provided free of charge at the authorised Canon service centres in the countries of membership of European Warranty System. Find more information visit on this page.

Additional equipment
A positive aspect of choosing a Canon compact is you require no additional accessories, however, if you fancy a DSLR camera then you’re able to choose a selection of lens, lighting equipment and other accessories to enhance your photographs. Lens are the most important accessory when it comes to DSLR cameras. From £100 to more than £1000, Canon has a huge selection and caters for all kinds of budgets. Have a look at Canon’s lens range and see what’s on the market.

Photographers who use this brand
Celebrity portrait photographer, Lorenzo Agius has snapped every film star and popstar you can think of. He loves using the Canon brand so much that he’s a Canon ambassador.

Nikon
Pros
Nikon cameras have a higher resolution at 36 megapixels compared to Canon that only have 22
Nikon cameras have a greater dynamic range
Nikon cameras have slightly less high IOS noise
The brand, Nikon provide excellent benefits to professional photographers, such as the range of Nikon Professional Services

Cons
Nikon only captures four frames per second, whereas Canon cameras capture six frames per second
Nikon cameras weigh more
These cameras have less autofocus points
Nikon is also falling to produce wireless technology equipment

Price
From £200 to more than £1000, Nikon has a huge selection of cameras to suit a variety of budgets.

Warranty
Just like Canon, Nikon offers customers a warranty that lasts one year. This warranty is not supported by Nikon offices outside of Europe. Nikon digital products sold outside Europe also have localised warranties but they are not supported in Europe. Nikon do offer a free second year warranty, so make sure you check to see if you would qualify.

Additional equipment
In addition to Canon, Nikon also has a huge selection of accessories. From battery grips and adaptors to lens and lighting equipment, there’s a whole range of products you can purchase to enhance your photographs. From £100 to more than £1000, there’s a variety of products to suit all budgets, so depending what features you’re looking for you’re bound to find something for you.

Photographers who use this brand
One of the most prominent celebrity endorsement deals in the camera industry has been actor Ashton Kutcher serving as the face of Nikon for many years. That deal has now come to an end, and the latest celebrity to boast about loving Nikon products is professional chef, Jamie Oliver.

The results…
It’s a close call as both cameras have been used for various magazine covers and editorial spreads, not to mention capturing incredible moments and art. Both of these types of cameras provide sharp, vivid images when used by photographers, but which camera produces the best pictures? A large amount of people wouldn’t be able to tell you, and thanks to our handling of photos it's pretty hard to distinguish the difference when it comes to our quality canvas prints. Ultimately the decision is yours.

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