Hi guys,

In the following text, I'm talking about:
Nikon 2100 vs. Canon A60 ---> 2 MP range
&
Nikon 3100 vs. Canon A70 ---> 3 MP range

I have noted that pictures taken with Canon are "clearer/less noisy/less
grainy" than the ones
taken with Nikon.
(only considering daylight outdoor shots, not low-light and indoor
conditions)
Saying that, I have two questions:

1. Am I right about this?
And have you felt or experienced the same thing?
(I haven't compared myself, but this is my conclusion from all the online
reviews I've read,
notes and replies from you in these newsgroups, and sample pictures I've
seen)

2. What is the reason for this?
Lens? CCD? automatic settings? in-camera processing? ... ?


Thanks for your comments and help.           :)