Round 1: Design
Look and feel, ease of operation, ergonomics, style
Shooting with a serious camera should feel fluid, without any which-control-does-what-where pauses interrupting your creative flow. Loads of design decisions go into achieving the perfect combination of control layout, functional obviousness, and physical balance. Our individual judge's ratings are based on a 0-to-5-point scale, which results in a final score of 0 to 10 per round.
| Player |
Lori |
Phil |
Total |
Canon EOS Rebel XTi |
4
Canon sticks with the tried-and-true design of its dSLR line, making it instantly familiar and comfortable. My only complaint is that it might be too light, so serious lenses overbalance it. |
4
While the overall design feels comfortable, Lori is right about the weight and balance issue, and I was irked by the elimination of the status LCD. |
8 |
Nikon D80 |
5
I find the D80 ideally designed, with easy-to-understand controls and a sensible layout. It also feels extremely well made for a consumer model. |
5
With above-average build quality for its price range, an ergonomically sound layout, and easy-to-use controls, Nikon has made a winner. |
10 |
Winner: Nikon D80
- Canon EOS Rebel XTi
- Nikon D80
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HTC
On to round 2
