Ben Long, over at Complete Digital Photography, has posted an extensive comparison between the Nikon D200 and the Canon 30D. Which camera should you get? Ben says:
“The simple answer to the question “Should you buy a Canon 30D or Nikon D200″ is “yes, you should.” Both cameras are excellent photographic tools that yield beautiful images, have deep feature sets, and are compatible with a huge range of lenses. You’ll be able to use either of these cameras for years.
Since neither camera has a clear technical advantage - the resolution difference is really not significant, there are no significant performance or image quality differences unless you shoot a lot at high ISO - your final decision will probably be based on two factors: personal preference for the cameras feel and interface, and price.”
Go read the review for yourself.
My quick opinion is that you should stick to the system you have already bought into. I’m a Nikon guy and I’ll buy Nikon until the pigs come home (whatever that means). While I’m a fan of the Nikon bodies, I’m a bigger fan for the Nikon glass. In my experience, Nikon optics are far superior to any other brand.
As usual, your milage may vary.
