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Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR<\/p><\/div>\n

The holiday season is here and I am getting the usual questions about which digital cameras I recommend. In every price range there are some cameras that are better designed than others. How do you find them? That is what this article is all about.<\/p>\n

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Posted November 8, 2019. Updated November 27, 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

The camera lists below will point you to the highest rated models. You can start with these lists and then narrow it down to a camera with the specific features you are looking for. I will help you in that regard with some information and advice on choosing a camera. The lists below will be updated throughout the holiday season as new reviews for highly rated cameras become available.<\/p>\n

There are two or three steps to choosing a camera.<\/p>\n

Step 1. Decide on the type of digital camera you want (Point and Shoot, Mirrorless ILC, or DSLR).<\/p>\n

Step 2. Pick a camera of that type that has a high rating at DP Review.<\/p>\n

Step 3 (optional). Rent the camera and use it before you buy it.<\/p>\n

Step 1. Choosing the Type of Camera You Want
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Your first decision is to decide which of three broad categories of digital cameras is best for you.<\/p>\n

Not long ago, there were two broad classifications of digital cameras, the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras with interchangeable lenses, or fixed lens, point-and-shoot (P&S) cameras. Over the last several years a whole new category has grown up, mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras (ILC).<\/p>\n

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Nikon D500 DSLR<\/p><\/div>\n

DSLR
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DSLR cameras have a reflex mirror that bounces light up through a pentaprism (or mirror box) and out through an optical viewfinder. This allows you to see through the viewfinder exaclty what the camera sees through the lens. When taking a photo, the mirror moves up out of the way (hence the name “reflex”) so the light can strike the digital sensor. One of the key advantages of a DSLR is the ability to change lenses. Most DSLRs give you a wide variety of lenses and accessories for tackling specialized photographic projects. No matter what you want to do, there is a lens or accessory to help you do it. As a group, DSLRs are faster and more responsive than P&S cameras. DSLRs excel at fast action, high speed photography. They also give you “cleaner” images with less digital noise when shooting in low light at high ISO settings (more about ISO settings on the bottom third of this article<\/a>). The downside is most DSLRs are usually bigger, heavier, and more expensive than most P&S and ILC cameras.<\/p>\n

With so many DSLRs receiving high ratings, which camera should you choose? The answer usually comes down to lenses and systems. If you have a lens or set of lenses that you like, get a digital camera that will take the lenses you want to use.<\/p>\n

If you need certain specialized lenses, then pick a camera brand that has the lenses you need.<\/p>\n

If you need highly specialized equipment, you will want to go with a manufacturer that provides a wide range of specialized accessories.<\/p>\n

The two most extensive and comprehensive lens and accessory sytems are made by Canon and Nikon. If you think you will want specialized gear some day, like tilt-shift lenses, or a 5x magnification macro lens, Canon and Nikon are the brands to go with.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you don’t have specialized needs, almost any high-rated camera from any manufacturer will work very well. Check the lists below and the reviews at DP Review<\/a> to narrow down your choices. Pick out several models and brands of cameras in your price range. Go to a well equipped camera store and try the cameras out to see how they feel and work in your hands. Narrow down your choices to your top two models, but don’t buy a camera just yet.<\/p>\n

Rent both of your favorite models (with a lens) for a few days to a week and use them a lot. Online camera and lens rentals have become quite reasonable. A few days to a week with each camera will tell you which one you most like to work with. And remember, you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t go too far wrong with most any recent, high-rated DSLR.<\/p>\n

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Fujifilm X-T2 ILC<\/p><\/div>\n

Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras (ILC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mirrorless  ILC cameras mix some of the features of DSLRs and Point and Shoot cameras. For some photographers, they combine the best of both worlds. Many of them are smaller and lighter than DSLRs (like point and Shoot cameras), but they do take interchangeable lenses like a DSLR. Some ILCs show you an electronic image on the back of the camera so you have to hold the camera away from your face to see the image, just like with most P&S cameras. Others have an electronic eye level viewfinder so you hold the viewfinder to your face just like you would with a DSLR which is much better for wildlife, sports, and action photography. Mirrorless ILCs have come long way over the last few years and some of them, like the Sony Alpha 7R IV, handle just like a DSLR and are in many ways as good as the best DSLRs.<\/p>\n

Mirrorless ILCs have come such a long way that the top models are competitive with the best DLSR cameras. In the ratings below I now list these two camera groups together. Only the Point and Shoot (fixed lens) camera are listed separately.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100\/TZ100<\/p><\/div>\n

Point-and-Shoot (P&S)
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Point-and-shoot cameras used to be smaller, lighter, and less expensive than other kinds of digital cameras, and many of them still are. But bigger, fuller featured, more expensive models are appearing with regularity. They don’t have a reflex mirror and they have one, fixed (non-interchangeable) lens. They are perfect for people who want a convenient, all-in-one camera, with no need for a wide variety of lenses or accessories. If you want to push a button and let the camera do the rest (at least most of the time), a P&S is probably your best choice. Some P&S cameras give you a lot of manual controls for those occasions that you want to make the photographic decisions. The size variation is huge from smaller than a deck of cards to as big as a smaller DSLR. The right P&S fixed lens camera can give you convenience and simplicity when you want it an a lot of controls if you need them. They vary widely in the focal length range their zoom lenses cover. Decide on the features that are most important to you, then pick a highly rated camera that has those features.<\/p>\n

P&S and Mirrorless ILC Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within both groups, Mirrorless ILC <\/strong>and P&S fixed lens cameras <\/strong>can be hugely different in terms of functionality and feature set. In both groups some are almost as big as a DSLR, others are shirt pocket tiny. Some are pretty full featured and some have a more limited feature set. If you are going to be in auto mode most of the time, a full feature set wont be important to you. But if you are a take charge, choose the controls kind of person, you will want a camera with a full feature set.<\/p>\n

In the P&S<\/strong> group, some have lenses with a fairly limited focal length range. Others have a very long zoom lens range so you can zoom in on your child or grandchild at a sporting event, even if they are on the far end of the ball field. If you want a “carry anywhere” shirt pocket camera, your choice will be very different than if you want to photograph wildlife at a distance with a camera that has a long range zoom lens. Make your focal length decision wisely and check out the focal length examples in this article<\/a>. Once you buy a P&S<\/strong> you are stuck with that lens. With an ILC<\/strong> camera you can buy whatever lenses you want so focal lengths wont be a limiting factor in your initial purchase decision.<\/p>\n

Decide on what you want a camera to do and then read some full reviews at DP Review<\/a> before you make your final camera choice. It wouldn’t hurt to look at the cameras on your short list at a local camera store. Don’t get talked into buying a camera that you haven’t thoroughly checked out ahead of time at DP Review<\/em>. There are some really poorly designed cameras out there, no matter how pretty they look, how much they cost, or how much the sales person is trying to get you to buy it.<\/p>\n

Step 2. Pick A Camera with a High Rating that is In Your Price Range
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This is the time consuming step. It will take a while to find a quality camera in the type you want (step 1) that is in your price range.<\/p>\n

DP Review is my favorite camera review site. In addition to individual camera reviews, DP Review puts out buying guides<\/a> on a periodic basis to help you sort through the best cameras by type.<\/p>\n

They have been doing this for a long time. I recommended the purchase of a camera that receives a “Gold Award” or a “Silver Award” with DP Review’s new rating system, or a “Highly Recommended” rating under the old system. DP Review also gives cameras an overall percentage score, but the scores are only comparable within the same class of cameras. With rare exceptions noted in the list, I rarely include cameras that don’t receive a Gold or Silver rating from DP Review.<\/p>\n

The cameras listed below received a Gold or Silver Award from DP Review under the new system or a “Highly Recommended” rating under the old system. I also included the overall percentage score. You can compare percentage scores within a group, but not between groups. In other words, A 90% DSLR is better than and 80% DSLR, but a 90% P&S is not necessarily better than an 80% DSLR.<\/p>\n

Cameras are listed back through 2010 since there are some excellent older model camera models that are still available on the used market.<\/p>\n

Don’t go by ratings alone. Be sure and read the reviews for the camera models that interest you!<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 3 (optional). Rent Before You Buy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond quality concerns, there are some intangbile to buying a camera. How does it feel in you hands? Do you like the control layouts? Is it fun to work with? Two equally well made cameras can feel different to use. It is a personal thing for every photographer. That is why it is a good idea to try it before you buy it.<\/p>\n

Before you plunk down a lot of money for a new camera, I suggest you rent the model (or models) you are interested in before you make your final decision. Compared to the cost of buying a new camera, renting a camera for a few days to a week is a great way to be sure you like working with the camera. Sometimes people narrow down their choices and end up with two models. Why not rent both? That way you can be sure which model you like using the best.<\/p>\n

I highly recommend LensRentals.com<\/a>. They are one of the best of the best cameral rental companies. At ResellerRatings.com, as of today (November 22, 2019) LensRentals.com has a 5 star rating<\/a> (the highest) with an average review score of 9.8 rating on a scale of 10, with 3,445 reviews.<\/p>\n

LensRentals.com rents cameras (still and video), lenses, flashes, studio lights, tripods, tripod heads, and more. They also a try it and keep it option. If you rent the camera (or lens) and want to keep it, the rental prices comes of the price of the camera. If you are interested in try it and keep it option, tell them before you rent the camera. More information on try it and keep it is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Buying These Cameras Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can save a lot of money by buying online. You can find most of the more recent DSLR and ILC camera models listed below at my Amazon powered photography store. Go to the Canon and Nikon<\/a> section, the Olympus, Pentax, and Sony DLSR<\/a> section, and the Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony ILC<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

In addition to Amazon, B&H Photo<\/a> and Adorama<\/a>, both in NYC, are excellent camera stores for buyoing new gear.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in Canon gear you can save a lot of money buying refurbished Canon cameras and lenses directly from Canon, and you get the same warranty as buying a new camera.  Refurbished Canon gear is available for a wide variety of models and price ranges. For more info, read this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for used cameras and lenses, check out Adorama<\/a> in NYC, or KEH Camera<\/a> in Atlanta.<\/p>\n

The lists below go all the way back to 2010.  I go back that far in case you might be looking for a high quality but older camera on the used market. An example is the excellent Canon 7D which came out in 2010. It is still a great camera.<\/p>\n

THE TOP RATED CAMERA LISTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Best DSLR and Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon EOS 90D – 85%
\nCanon EOS Rebel SL3 – 79% – Silver
\nCanon EOS RP – 83% – Silver
\nCanon EOS M200 – 79% – Silver
\nFujifilm X-Pro3 – 85% – Silver
\nFujifilm GFX 100 – 90% – Gold
\nFujifilm GFX-50R – 84% – Silver
\nFujifilm XT-30 – 84% – Gold
\nNikon Z6 – 89% – Silver
\nOlympus OM-D E-M1X – 85% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-G95 – 83% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R – 89% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-S1 – 88% – Silver
\nSony a7R IV – 91% – Gold
\nSony a6400 – 85% – Gold
\nSony a6100 – 82% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon Powershot G5X Mark II – 82% – Silver
\nLeica Q2 – 84% – Gold
\nPanasonic DC-LX100 II – 82% – Silver
\nRicoh GR III – 81% – Silver
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII – 85% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best DSLR and Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon EOS Rebel SL-2 – 78% – Silver
\nCanon EOS Rebel T7i – 80% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 77D – 82% – Silver
\nCanon EOS M50 – 79% – Silver
\nCanon EOS M6 – 80% – Silver
\nCanon EOS M5 – 82% – Silver
\nFujifilm X-T3 – 88% – Gold
\nFujifilm X-H1 – 86% – Silver
\nFujifilm X-E3 – 84% – Gold
\nFujifilm GFX 50S – 85% – Gold
\nFujifilm X-T20 – 82% – Silver
\nNikon Z7 – 89% – Silver
\nNikon D850 – 89% – Gold
\nNikon D7500 – 86% – Silver
\nNikon D5600 – 79% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S – 84% – Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9 – 84% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-G9 – 85% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 – 85% – Gold
\nPentax KP – 82% – Silver
\nSony a7 III – 89% – Gold
\nSony Alpha 7R III – 90% – Gold
\nSony Alpha a9 – 89% – Gold
\nSony Alpha a99 II – 85% – Silver
\nSony Alpha a6500 – 85% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Panasonic ZS200 – 81% – Silver
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VI – 83% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon EOS Rebel SL-2 – 78% – Silver
\nCanon EOS Rebel T7i – 80% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 77D – 82% – Silver
\nNikon D850 – 89% – Gold
\nNikon D7500 – 86% – Silver
\nNikon D5600 – 79% – Silver
\nPentax KP – 82% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon EOS M6 – 80% – Silver
\nCanon EOS M5 – 82% – Silver
\nFujifilm X-E3 – 84% – Gold
\nFujifilm GFX 50S – 85% – Gold
\nFujifilm X-T20 – 82% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 – 85% – Gold
\nSony Alpha 7R III – 90% – Gold
\nSony Alpha a9 – 89% – Gold
\nSony Alpha a99 II – 85% – Silver
\nSony Alpha a6500 – 85% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fujifilm X100F – 83% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2016
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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II – 89% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 5D Mark IV – 87% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 5DS\/5DS R – 83% – Silver
\nCanon EOS 80D – 84% – Silver
\nNikon D5 – 85% – Gold
\nNikon D500 – 91% – Gold
\nNikon D810 – 86% – Gold
\nOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II – 85% – Gold
\nPentax K-1 – 84% – Silver
\nPentax K-70 – 79% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fujifilm X-T2 – 86% – Gold
\nFujifilm X-Pro2 – 83% – Silver
\nOlympus Pen-F – 82% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-G8 – 82% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85\/G80 – 84% – Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX85\/GX80 – 82% – Silver
\nSony Alpha a6300 – 85% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II – 81% – Silver
\nLeica Q (TYP 116) – 80% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100\/TZ100 – 82% Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10\/15 – 81% – Silver
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II – 82% – Silver
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III – 84% – Silver
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV – 83% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon Rebel T6s – 77% – Silver
\nNikon D7200 – 84% – Silver
\nSony SLT-A77 II – 80% – Silver
\nNikon D5500 – 79% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fujifilm X-T10 – 80% – Silver
\nOlympus OM-D EM10 II – 80% – Silver
\nOlympus OM-D EM5 II – 81% – Silver
\nPanasonic DMC-G7 – 90% – Silver
\nSamsung NX-1 – 87% – Gold
\nSamsung NX 500 – 81% – Silver
\nSony Alpha 7RII – 90% – Gold
\nSony Alpha 7II – 82% – Silver
\nSony Alpha 7S – 86% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon PowerShot G5 – X – 78% – Silver
\nSony DSC-RX10 II – 82% – Gold
\nOlympus Tough TG-4 – 79% – Gold
\nSony DSC-RX100 IV – 85% – Gold
\nFujifilm X100T – 81% – Silver
\nPanasonic DMC-GM5 – 77% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nikon D750 – 90% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 7D Mark II – 84% – Silver
\nNikon D610 – 87% – Gold
\nNikon D3300 – 77% – Silver
\nNikon D5300 – 79% – Silver
\nPentax K3 – 83% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fujifilm X-T1 – 84% – Gold
\nFujifilm X-E2 – 80% – Gold
\nOlympus OM-D E-M10 – 80% – Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 – 85% – Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 – 78% – Gold
\nSamsung NX-30 – 77% – Silver
\nSony Alpha a6000 – 80% – Gold
\nSony Alpha 7R – 82% – Gold
\nSony Alpha 7 – 80% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon G1 X Mark II – 77% – Silver
\nCanon G7 X – 77% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 – 82%- Gold
\nPanasonic Lumic DMC-LX100 – 85% – Gold
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 – 80% – Gold
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100III – 82% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon EOS 70D – 83% – Gold
\nCanon EOS Rebel SL1 (100D) – 78% – Gold
\nCanon EOS Rebel T5i (700D) – 76% – Silver
\nPentax K-5 IIs – 81% – Gold
\nPentax K-5 II – 80% – Gold
\nNikon D5200 – 79% – Silver
\nNikon D7100 – 85% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 6D – 83% – Silver
\nSony SLT-A99 – 84% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best Hybrid Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 – 79% – Silver
\nOlympus OM-D E-M1 – 84% – Gold
\nOlympus PEN E-P5 – 78% – Silver
\nFujifilm X-M1 – 77% – Gold
\nOlympus PEN E-PM2 – 77% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 – 79% – Gold
\nSony Alpha NEX-6 – 78% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II – 79% – Silver
\nFujifilm X100S – 81% – Gold
\nNikon Coolpix AW110 (underwater) – 73% – Silver
\nPentax MX-1 – 74% – Silver
\nOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS (underwater) – 72% – Silver
\nRicoh GR – 79% – Gold
\nNikon Coolpix A – 75% – Silver
\nNikon Coolpix P7700 – 75% – Silver
\nFujifilm X20 – 77% – Silver
\nFujifilm X-E1 – 79% – Gold
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 – 79% – Gold
\nCanon PowerShot G15 – 76% – Gold<\/p>\n

Cameras to watch that will likely be highly rated<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nikon Df
\nNikon D5300
\nCanon PowerShot G16
\nNikon D610
\nSony Alpha A7 \/ A7R
\nCanon EOS 1D X
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The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2012
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Sony SLT-A99 – 84% – Gold
\nNikon D600 – 87% – Gold
\nPentax K-30 – 78% – Silver
\nCanon EOS Rebel 4Ti – 77% – Silver
\nNikon D3200 – 73% – Silver
\nNikon D800 – 82% – Gold
\nNikon D800E – 84% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 5D Mark III – 82% – Gold<\/p>\n

The Best Hybrid Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sony SLT-A57 – 78% – Gold
\nSony Alpha Nex-F3 – 74% – Silver
\nSamsung NX210 – 78% – Silver
\nFujifilm X-Pro1 – 79% – Silver
\nOlympus OM-D E-M5 – 80% – Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 – 77% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon PowerShot G15 – 76% – Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 – 80%- Gold
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 – 75% – Silver
\nSony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX100 – 78% – Silver
\nFujifilm X10 – 76% – Silver
\nNikon Coolpix P510 – 75% – Silver
\nPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 – 76% – Silver
\nCanon PowerShot G1 X – 76% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Underwater P&S Cameras – 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 – 72% – Gold
\nSony Cyber-shot TX10 – 71% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2011
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Sony A580 – 75% – Silver
\nNikon D5100 – 76% – Silver
\nCanon Rebel T3i – 77% – Silver
\nNikon D3100 – 72% – Silver
\nPentax K-5 – 83% – Gold
\nNikon D7000 – 80% – Silver
\nCanon EOS 60D – 79% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Interchangeable Lens (ILC) Cameras – 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sony NEX-7 – 81% – Gold
\nSony SLT-A65 – 78% – Gold
\nOlympus Pen E-PM1 – 71% – Silver
\nSony SLT-A77 – 81% – Silver
\nSony NEX-5N – 79% – Gold
\nSony SLT-A35 – 73% – Silver
\nOlympus PEN E-PL3 – 72% – Silver
\nSony NEX-C3 – 74% – Silver
\nOlympus PEN E-P3 – 74% – Silver
\nPanasonic DMC-G3 – 75% – Silver
\nPanasonic DMC-GH2 – 79% – Silver
\nOlympus PEN E-PL2 – 71% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens (P&S) Cameras – 2011
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Canon S100 – 72% – Silver
\nPanasonic DMC-TS3 (waterproof) – 72% – Gold
\nSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 (waterproof) – 71% – Silver
\nFujifilm FinePix X100 – 75% – Silver
\nOlympus XZ-1 – 74% – Gold
\nCanon G12 – 73% – Gold
\nCanon S95 – 72% – Silver
\nPanasonic DMC-LX5 – 73% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Digital SLR Cameras – 2010
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Nikon D7000 – 80% – Silver
\nCanon EOS 60D – 79% – Silver
\nCanon Rebel T2i – 77% – Gold
\nCanon EOS 1D Mark IV – 89% – Gold
\nNikon D3S – 89% – Gold
\nNikon D3100 – 72% – Silver
\nNikon D3000 – 72% – Highly Recommended
\nNikon D300S – 82% – Highly Recommended
\nCanon 7D – 84% – Highly Recommended<\/p>\n

The Best Hybrid Interchangeable Lens Cameras – 2010
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Sony SLT Alpha A55 – 76% – Gold
\nPanasonic DMC-G2 – 72% – Silver
\nSony NEX-5 – 71% – Silver
\nSony NEX-3 – 70% Silver
\nSony E-PL1 – 69% – Silver
\nOlympus E-P2 – 69% – Silver<\/p>\n

The Best Fixed Lens Cameras – 2010
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Canon G12 – 73% – Gold
\nCanon S95 – 72% – Silver
\nPanasonic DMC-LX5 – 73% – Silver
\nCanon SD 4000 IS – 74% – Gold
\nSamsung TL500 – 73% – Silver
\nPanasonic FZ35 – 75% – Gold
\nCanon SX20 IS – 73% – Gold
\nNikon P100 – 70% – Silver
\nCasio EX-FH 100 – 72% – Gold
\nSamsung HZ35W – 72% – Gold
\nCanon S90 – 75% – Silver
\nCanon G11 – Highly Recommended<\/p>\n

My Amazon Store Links<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canon and Nikon<\/a> cameras, lenses and flashes at my Amazon photography store.<\/p>\n

Olympus, Pentax, and Sony DLSRs<\/a> at my Amazon photography store.<\/p>\n

Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony ILC<\/a>s at my Amazon photography store.<\/p>\n

My photography store<\/a> with all kinds of photo gear, accessories, and books with direct links to Amazon.com.<\/p>\n

Other Camera Stores<\/strong><\/p>\n

B&H Photo<\/a><\/p>\n

Adorama<\/a><\/p>\n

KEH Camera<\/a><\/p>\n

Get a Quality DSLR and Two Lenses for Less than $400<\/a> – Refurbished gear from Canon is a good option.<\/p>\n

Equipment Rental<\/strong><\/p>\n

LensRentals.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Store Ratings<\/strong><\/p>\n

ResellerRatings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Buyer’s Guide Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one in a series of articles that will guide you to the best of all things photographic. The rest are here: Buyer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Guide: Recommendations For The Best Photography Equipment, Software, Books, Magazines, DVDs, Online Photo Labs and More<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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