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10 Megapixel DSLR group test Gordon Laing, October 2006
   
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Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi

10 Megapixel DSLR group test video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Canon EOS 400D / XTi, Nikon D80 and Sony A100 - the three models in our 10 Megapixel DSLR group test. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.








Nikon D80 - full review / video tour / Nikkor kit lens group test  
 
Nikon D80 - left side view Nikon D80 - front view Nikon D80 - rear view

Good points
Highest resolution of group
Step-up in build quality and handling
Best viewfinder experience in its class
Superb metering, flash and AF

Bad points
Higher price than rival models
No physical anti-dust feature
No anti-shake in standard kit
RAW adjustment software not included


Scores
(relative to budget-range DSLRs)

Build quality:
Image quality:
Handling:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

17 / 20
20 / 20
16 / 20
16 / 20
17 / 20

86%




Sony Alpha A100 - full review  
 
Sony Alpha A100 - rear view Sony Alpha A100 - front view Sony Alpha A100 - right side view



Good points

Effective built-in anti-shake system
18-70mm kit lens longer than Canon kit Screen info stays upright as body turned
D-Range option enhances tonal detail

Bad points
Anti-dust system far from infallible
Relatively noisy at 800 ISO and above
Kit lens soft in corners at wide angle
Can't see anti-shake while composing




Scores

(relative to budget DSLRs)

Build quality:
Image quality:
Handling:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

15 / 20
18 / 20
15 / 20
18 / 20
19 / 20

85%
 



Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi - full review / video tour / Canon lens group test
 
Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi - rear view Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi - front view Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi - top view

Good points
Low noise, high quality images
Wide range of anti-dust options
Nine-point AF from EOS 30D
Great value for money

Bad points
Anti-dust not 100% infallible
No anti-shake in standard kit
Kit lens lets down resolution
Screen less visible in very bright light


Scores
(relative to budget DSLRs)

Build quality:
Image quality:
Handling:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

14 / 20
19 / 20
15 / 20
18 / 20
19 / 20

85%




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