Top-rated DSLR cameras
These digital SLR and compact interchangeable-lens cameras provide a wide array of features and capture stunning images. The cameras on this list received the top scores in our lab's image quality tests.
Rated: Apr 29, 2011 6:00 AM
Photographers looking for an easy-to-use camera that will help them create their next masterpiece need look no further than the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. The next in a long line of phenomenal compact DSLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i continues the Rebel tradition
Rated: Dec 15, 2010 5:00 AM
With the EOS 60D DSLR, Canon gives the photo enthusiast a powerful tool fostering creativity, with better image quality, more advanced features and automatic and in-camera technologies for ease-of-use. It features an improved APS-C sized 18.0...
Rated: Dec 9, 2010 6:45 AM
Sony's Alpha DSLR-A580 Digital SLR W/18-55mm Lens is no shrinking violet of a camera: it stakes its claim as a DSLR right up front, with a large 16.2MP APS-C size CMOS sensor for superb resolution, a terrific 18-55mm 3x zoom lens, fast Live...
Rated: Jun 14, 2011 7:00 AM
With its 18-55mm lens, the D5100 delivers a galaxy of professional features in a consumer digital camera. A high-resolution 16.2MP DX format, CMOS sensor, and an Expeed 2 image processing engine guarantee superb quality and high performance.
Rated: Feb 1, 2010 4:30 AM
With a host of features designed to enhance every facet of the photographic process, from still images to video, the Canon EOS 7D is the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals. It features an 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS...
Rated: Nov 30, 2010 5:00 AM
The Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera will take you to the leading edge of DSLR technology, with the translucent mirror design. A high-resolution live image preview with rapid, accurate phase detection autofocus is available at all times--via...
Rated: Jul 13, 2010 7:00 AM
The NEX-5 has all picture quality of a DSLR, yet it's about half the size, half the weight and far less complex. Pulling off this minor miracle took some clever innovations in glass, silicon and software code.
Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company K-r
Rated: Apr 1, 2011 6:30 AM
Brains, meet beauty. The Pentax K-r has it all. It's a powerful DSLR with advanced features like 12.4 Megapixels, HD video and a 3 inch LCD display. On the beauty side, taking photos has never looked this good. Plus, the K-r comes in basic...
Rated: May 6, 2011 7:00 AM
Nikon's D7000 features a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 6 fps continuous shooting and breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus and external stereo microphone jack to record cinematic-quality movies up to 20 minutes all...
Rated: Mar 1, 2011 4:30 AM
The Olympus PEN E-PL2 Digital Camera is a dream come true for many photographers with 12.3 megapixels, plus technology normally found in much larger cameras.
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