Used n00b DSLR advice: Canon 350D vs. Nikon D50

[sonick]

I'm looking for a cheap used DSLR, and I've narrowed it down to two options (prices are in Canadian)

Canon Digital Rebel XT 350D with 18-55mm kit lens: $300

Nikon D50 with Sigma 18-200mm lens: $350

Is the Sigma lens much better than the Canon kit lens? That is the main advantage of the Nikon over the Canon. I like the Canon for the size as I do plan on taking it on trips, but I am afraid of it being too small as I have long fingers and do not expect to shoot continuously for hours at a time.

Canon Advantages:

• 2 more megapixels
  
• Smaller size
  
• Cheaper

Nikon Advantages:

• Non-kit, better lens
  
• Bigger size, more comfortable
  
• CMOS lower power consumption
  
• 2.0" LCD screen (1.8 in canon)

Thanks!
-nick.

 

[Chiaroscuro]

Sigma lenses are meh. The canon has more AF points, more MP, more FPS, and a few other minor advantegeous differences. I would choose the canon. BUT if getting in close on your subject(s) is really important than go with the longer lens. I still say **** that nikon and that ****** sigma

 

[kwilkinson]

holy **** i just got it.
SO Nick.
So Nick.
Nice.

 

[Chiaroscuro]

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by Chiaroscuro

Sonick doesn't = Sonic.
His name is nick.
and he's so nick.

My life just got way better

 

[Chiaroscuro]

WTF kwilk, that was so random

 

[sonick]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

Sonick doesn't = Sonic.
His name is nick.
and he's so nick.

My life just got way better

Believe me... If you knew the true meaning of my username it would blow your mind even further.

 

[spencers]

Don't buy based on the lens. You can upgrade that later. Get the camera body that you like more.

18-200mm? Have fun lugging that around if it's your only lens!