CNET PRIZEFIGHT: Nikon D80 vs. Canon EOS Rebel XTi

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Round 5: Photo quality

Exposure, color, dynamic range and tonal separation, sharpness, noise, digital and optical artifacts

This is where the rubber meets the road. All the rest means nothing if the camera can't take stunning photos.

Player	Lori	Phil	Total
Canon EOS Rebel XTi	4 Excellent photo quality for a sub-$1,000 model.	4 Wonderful images for its price range.	8
Nikon D80	4 Likewise, excellent photo quality.	4 Beautiful images, even at high ISOs.	8

Winner: TIE

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