Canon Announces 700D & 100D

Canon announced the long awaited EOS 700D to replace EOS 650D, as well as a new EOS series, EOS 100D.

My first at both cameras, they are quite closely priced, but what are the major differences between them?

 Amazingly, the cheaper EOS 100D gets a really awesome Live View AF system that covers 80% of the frame, while EOS 700D only gets a miserable 30+%. Now that is PRETTY COOL.

Both cameras uses the same Digic 5 sensor with 18.0 megapixels. There are news about Digic 6 sensor and it could be released in the coming EOS 70D. This is a very big deal.

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Nikon Announces D7100

Nikon released it new mid-range DSLR, replacing D7000, on 20th February 2013. On the other hand, we are still waiting to see how Canon will fare when they release their equivalent model, 70D, replacement for 60D, which rumors says it will be in March this year.

The most notable upgrades in the D7100 compared to the D7000 is the 24.1 MP sensor, 51 AF points, with 15 cross type AF points.

I can't help but notice that Nikon is taking the lead in the Megapixel game. Nikon used to produce lower megapixel cameras in favor of better noise control, while Canon goes for higher megapixels. And right now, the trend seems to have reversed with both brands doing the exact opposite.

I'd like to wait and see the noise performance charts for the D7100 before making the final verdict. But for now, I must say the D7100 looks like a better choice for a mid-range DSLR compared to Canon's 60D. I'm rather disappointed by 60D 9 AF points, and lack of dual card slot. Hopefully 70D will address these issues when it's released.

For now, you can see the comparison between D7100 and D7000.

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