High precision 420-segment 3D color matrix metering on the Nikon D3000 and D60 delivers more consistent results compared to 35-segment Evaluative metering system on the Canon Rebel XS / EOS 1000D. The Nikon D3000 and the D60 also feature a “Spot” metering option that can be tied to the AF system’s active focus point for more precise metering within a given area.
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· The Nikon D3000 offers a larger 3.0-inch 230,000 dot LCD monitor versus the 2.5-inch 230K LCD screen on both the Nikon D60 and the Canon Rebel XS, although there is no Live View display mode. The Canon Rebel XS SLR does offer Live View composition on the LCD monitor.
Like the higher end Nikon D5000 and D90, the D3000 features Nikon’s Scene Recognition System (SRS). The SRS technology found in the Nikon D3000 uses information gathered from the camera’s 420-pixel RGB sensor to recognize the scene prior to capture. This feature improves accuracy for exposure, white balance, and autofocus by analyzing colour and illumination over the entire scene milliseconds prior to shooting. It then adjusts the camera settings accordingly for optimal picture quality.. The Nikon D60 and the Canon Rebel XS do not incorporate SRS technology.
· The D3000′s auto focus system has been improved compared to the Nikon D60. The D3000 offers 11-point 3D Tracking and superior Auto-area AF which is linked to the camera’s Scene Recognition System. The Canon Rebel XS offers a 7-point AF system that while very capable does not offer the same technical advancements as the Nikon D3000.
· Airflow Control System: leads air within the mirror box towards small ducts near the base of the camera, directing dust away from the image sensor. Helps prevent dust from potentially affecting image quality. This is also found in the Nikon D60. If dust becomes an issue, all three cameras feature a built-in sensor cleaning function to remove larger particles that might otherwise affect image quality.
· ISO sensitivity boost setting up to 3200 ISO (Hi1) which is the same as on the Nikon D60, compared to 1600 ISO maximum sensitivity setting on the Canon Rebel XS.
· User friendly “Guide” setting accessible on the main mode dial helps novice shooters by offering photographic guidance. The Nikon D60 does feature a built-in “help” guide which has been expanded and refined in the Nikon D3000. The Canon Rebel XS does not offer this feature.
· With difficult lighting conditions, important details can be lost in the highlights and shadows. The Nikon D3000 can correct these exposures instantly and automatically when you shoot with the camera’s “Active D-Lighting” feature enabled. This option is also found on the Nikon D60. The Canon Rebel XS SLR does offer Canon’s “Auto Lighting Optimizer”, which is billed as being a similar technology to Active D-lighting, although based on side by side comparison tests Nikon’s technology does offer better and more consistent results in this regard.
· D-lighting can be applied using the “Retouch Menu” after the picture is taken. The adjusted image is saved as a copy leaving the original intact.
· In-Camera Image Editing with built-in Retouch Menu (expanded upon versus D60). Remove red eye, crop, resize, in-camera RAW to JPEG conversion and editing, creative filter effects, create Black and White copy of original image, Stop Motion Movie animation and more.
· Low light AF assist and Red Eye Reduction beam provided by lamp located on the front side of the Nikon D3000 and the D60. The Canon Rebel XS emits a series of strobes from the built-in flash for low light AF assist, so the flash must be in the up position . for the feature to work. The Nikon D3000 and the D60 also offer a broader AF detection range from -1EV to 19 EV compared to -0.5 EV to 18 EV with the Canon Rebel XS.
· The Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens incorporates an AF-S motor for quiet focusing. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens does not incorporate a Canon Ultrasonic (USM) motor like some of Canon’s higher end lenses.
· The Nikon D3000 comes provided with a rechargeable Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL9a battery that offers up to 550 shots per charge using flash 50% of the time (based on CIPA test standards). The Nikon D60 offers up to approximately 500 shots per battery charge and the Canon Rebel XS offers up to 450 shots with its supplied Li-Ion LP-E5 battery (based on the same CIPA test conditions).
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· High precision 420-segment 3D colour matrix metering and Spot metering (same on the Nikon D3000) versus 35 zone evaluative metering found on the Canon Rebel XS.
· An eye sensor automatically turns LCD display off when the camera is brought up to the photographer’s eye (so not to interfere when looking through the camera viewfinder). Not available on the Nikon D3000 or the Canon Rebel XS / EOS 1000D.
· Airflow Control System: leads air within the mirror box towards small ducts near the base of the camera, directing dust away from the image sensor. Helps prevent dust from potentially affecting image quality. This feature is also found in the Nikon D3000. If dust becomes an issue, all three cameras feature a built-in sensor cleaning function to remove larger particles that might otherwise affect image quality.
· ISO sensitivity boost setting up to 3200 ISO (Hi1) which is the same as on the Nikon D3000, compared to 1600 ISO maximum sensitivity setting on the Canon Rebel XS.
· User friendly built-in “help guide” assists in learning the cameras functions. The Canon Rebel XS does not offer this functionality. This feature has been further expanded in the D3000, while also offering a “Guide” setting accessible on the main control dial.
· Active D-Lighting is designed to balance exposure between highlight and shadow areas of the image (brighten up darker parts of the image). This option is also found on the Nikon D3000. The Canon Rebel XS SLR does offer Canon’s “Auto Lighting Optimizer”, which is billed as being a similar technology to Active D-lighting, although based on our side by side comparison tests between the D60 and the Rebel XS, Nikon’s technology does offer better and more consistent results in this regard.
· D-lighting can be applied using the “Retouch Menu” after the picture is taken. The adjusted image is saved as a copy leaving the original intact.
· In-Camera Image Editing with built-in Retouch Menu. Remove red eye, crop, resize, in-camera RAW to JPEG conversion and editing, creative filter effects, create Black and White copy of original image, Stop Motion Movie animation and more. The Canon Rebel XS does not provide this option. The Retouch Menu in the Nikon D3000 has been expanded and now includes additional filter effects including a “Miniature” effect that modifies images to look like pictures of miniature models. Each editing function is applied to a copy of the image, with the original left unmodified.
· Low light AF assist and Red Eye Reduction beam provided by lamp located on the front side of the Nikon D60 and the D3000. The Canon Rebel XS / EOS 1000D emits a series of strobes from the camera’s built-in flash during low light AF assist, so the flash must be in the up position for the feature to work. The Nikon D60 and the D3000 also offer a broader AF detection range from -1EV to 19 EV compared to -0.5 EV to 18 EV with the Canon Rebel XS.
· The Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens incorporates an AF-S motor for quiet focusing. The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens does not incorporate a Canon Ultrasonic (USM) motor like some of Canon’s higher end lenses.
· The Nikon D60 offers up to approximately 500 shots per battery charge and the Canon Rebel XS offers up to 450 shots with its supplied Li-Ion LP-E5 battery (based on the same CIPA test conditions). The Nikon D3000 comes provided with a rechargeable Li-Ion Nikon EN-EL9a battery that offers up to 550 shots per charge using flash 50% of the time (based on CIPA test standards).
· The Nikon D60 offers 25 custom settings for personalized control compared to 12 settings on the Canon Rebel XS
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· The Canon Rebel XS offers a Live View display mode. Works in P,S,A,M exposure control modes. Displays the scene as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the LCD. Optional grid line and histogram can be selected to help with composition and exposure. Two Live View Modes: (1) Quick AF: flips mirror to engage the AF sensor (2) Live AF: Uses contrast information for compact camera- type focusing
· All functions supported with Canon EF and EF-S lenses compared to Nikon D3000 and the D60 were all functions are supported with AF-S Nikkor lenses. The Nikon D3000 and the D60 are compatible with older non AF-S lenses although they will not auto focus. Can be used with manual focus.
· Dedicated ISO control button conveniently accessible on top of the Canon Rebel XS.
· The built-in flash on the Rebel XS sits higher in the up position (helps minimize red eye) and is a little more powerful than the built-in flash found on the D3000 and the D60.
· The Canon Rebel XS offers 7 point Auto Focus (AF) with one cross sensor providing an AF coverage advantage compared to the Nikon D60 particularly for vertically composed shots. The D3000 offers the most technologically advanced AF system with 11-point AF and 3D Tracking.
· Six preset ‘Picture Style’ settings for selecting the look of an image. Three Custom Picture Style Settings are available compared to one Custom setting on the D3000 and the D60.
· The Canon Rebel XS features a convenient Depth-of-field AE (A-DEP) mode on the main control dial and dedicated depth of field preview button
· Mirror lock up feature for close up work up to 30 seconds. The Nikon D3000 and the D60 do not offer a Mirror lock up function.
· The Rebel XS is compatible with the optional Canon BG-E5 vertical release battery grip: able to take 6 AA batteries or two of the LP-E5 batteries. Provides a shutter button and control dial along with AE/FE Lock, exposure compensation and AF point selection buttons. The Nikon D3000 and D60 do not offer an accessory battery grip option.
· Additional software bundled with the Canon Rebel XS: Canon ZoomBrowser EX 6.1, Canon PhotoStitch 3.1, Canon Digital Photo Professional 3.4 allows for RAW editing and conversion, Picture Style Editor 1.3 allows you to create and manage your custom Picture Styles. The Nikon D3000 and the D60 come supplied with NikonView NX and a trial version of Nikon Capture NX2 for advanced RAW and JPEG image editing.
· Compatible with dedicated optional Canon Direct Print printers, including SELPHY compact photo printers.
· The Canon Digital Rebel XS / EOS 1000D SLR camera kit is available in either a black or silver finish. The Nikon D3000 and the D60 are available in a black body finish.
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Review Courtesy: Digitalreview.ca
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