The Pentax K-30 is a basic DSLR, but it has a weather-resistance build and can be ordered in different colors. However, the so-so performance and poor video quality at its listed price suggest you can do better.
The NX300 made us drool when we played with an earlier prototype, and the production model doesn’t disappoint: good picture and video quality, high-res screen, and great Wi-Fi. The 3D option, however, is a pass.
The Sony NEX-5R is a top-notch interchangeable lens camera that offers good performance and lots of features. Just watch out for the slow autofocus, confusing menus, and a bizarre approach to downloadable apps.
An expensive and glorified point-and-shoot it may be, but the full-frame Sony RX1 backs it up with DSLR-like image quality and a fixed Carl Zeiss f/2.0 35mm lens.
The low end of the DSLR market is converging with the high end of the fixed lens digicam market, and average photographers reap the benefits with cameras like the D7100.
The Olympus PEN E-P5 is the latest in Olympus’ Micro four-thirds camera interchangeable lens line. It throws the latest tech into a classic retro body – but does its performance add up?
Although it has the compact body of a point-and-shoot, the Nikon Coolpix A has the guts and soul of a DSLR. Don’t expect a zoom-capable lens, but do expect great image quality.
Samsung’s NX2000 costs a bit less than the DT-lauded NX300, but you sacrifice some performance. Still, the NX2000 takes great photos and has a useful Wi-Fi implementation.
Compact cameras with fixed prime lenses and large sensors seem to be a growing trend. One such new model is Fujifilm’s X100S, which packs a 16.3MP APS-C sensor and f/2.0 prime lens to deliver photos that are rich and accurate.
Sony’s Cyber-shot RX100 II improves upon its predecessor with a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and Wi-Fi/NFC. It captures beautiful photos and movies and performs well in low light, making it one of the better compact point-and-shoots out there.
Ricoh’s GR is a compact camera with a large sensor and prime lens, ideal for the discriminating shutterbug who wants high-quality images without lugging a DSLR.
The Canon PowerShot G16 is a high-end compact with specs and features of a more advanced camera, but competing cameras with larger sensor are outshining it.
If you’re looking for a compact interchangeable lens camera, Fujifilm’s X-M1 is a good buy, thanks to the terrific picture quality produced by the X-Trans CMOS sensor. Video capture and autofocus could be better, otherwise it’s an excellent camera.
Its performance isn’t the best, and its image quality won’t give you museum-quality enlargements, but when taken for what it is – an extremely durable and easy to use camera – the Nikon Coolpix S31 is a success.
The Sony NEX-5T is a compact mirrorless camera that takes great stills and videos, plus it has a strong autofocus system and Wi-Fi/NFC. The only quirk is an external flash that blocks full use of the tilting display.
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Canon knows how to make great DSLRs, and the EOS 70D is one example. It has a good price point, takes high-quality still images, and, with the new Dual Pixel AF technology, is a pro at shooting videos.
Sigma’s DP3 Merrill is a niche camera that has a 43-megapixel sensor and terrific glass. It’s unfortunate that all the parts surrounding them are several years behind.
For newbies looking to trade up to a DSLR, the EOS Rebel T5i from Canon is camera easy to recommend. It takes excellent stills and simple to operate. Video, however, is just OK.
If you’re in the market for an enthusiast-level DSLR, do not pass on the Pentax K-3 while shopping. Great image quality and an anti-aliasing simulator you can turn off are generating buzz among photographers.
The Nikon D610 is a full-frame DSLR that takes excellent stills and videos, but, considering the price, the specs aren’t as impressive as we’d like. Still, users won’t be disappointed.
Sony’s Cyber-shot RX10 is a bridge camera with the volume turned up. It has a large sensor, quality Zeiss wide-angle lens with constant aperture, and nearly all the bells and whistles of a compact DSLR.
Olympus’s new compact Micro Four Thirds camera, the OM-D EM-10, borrows some parts from its bigger flagship sibling, but misses some too. Despite that, it’s still a potent little shooter that should garner many fans.
Nikon’s new entry-level D3300 doesn’t reinvent any wheels, but by using a new processor and a 24.2-megapixel sensor without a low-pass filter, it delivers excellent stills.
The Nikon Df is a modern full-frame DSLR wrapped around by a retro-inspired body that pays homage to old Nikon SLRs. With its excellent low-light capability and image quality, it’s a photographer’s dream – one that costs $3,000.
The PowerShot SX700 HS from Canon shows that a compact camera can still have great appeal, especially if it has a terrific long-zoom lens that produces great images.
Samsung NX Mini is a remarkable achievement in merging an interchangeable lens system with a compact camera. Its size and convenience will appeal to some users, but it can’t compete with cameras with larger sensors.
The PowerShot SX600 HS from Canon packs a long 18x optical zoom lens inside a compact body that’s easy to pocket. If only the image quality and performance were stronger, we could have recommended it.
Samsung goes for a second round with the versatile Android-powered Galaxy Camera 2. App support means you can directly upload to social networks over Wi-Fi without getting out your phone. But image quality is disappointing for the asking price.
Sony continues to put out one great camera after another. The Alpha A6000 – with a 24.3-megapixel sensor, enhanced autofocus system, and fast burst mode – is one of the best CSCs you can buy.
The Nikon Coolpix P600 offers an impressive 60x optical zoom lens that covers wide-angle and telephoto. But there are issues like a poor EVF and autofocusing that keep it from an all-around great camera.
Fujifilm’s flagship X-T1 mirrorless camera delivers excellent image quality that could rival some full-frame cameras. A weather-resistant body and loads of shooting options make it a worth enthusiast camera.
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The Illum takes Lytro’s light-field camera technology to the next level. Unfortunately, high price, mediocre picture quality, and steep learning curve make it a niche product.
The ZS60 from Panasonic is an ideal compact camera for travelers, loaded with a 30x zoom lens and user-friendly features. But image quality is an issue attribute to a small sensor.
Ricoh’s Theta S is one of the better 360-degree panoramic cameras for consumers, despite some growing pains. It’s packed with fun features, including support for Google Street View.