Digital SLR Cameras: Reviews

Updated December 2009
 

Best-value digital SLR with video

Canon EOS Rebel T1i *Est. $750 with kit lens Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

PopPhoto.com: Based on objective lab tests as well as hands-on use, reviewer Philip Ryan picks the Canon T1i as the best entry-level digital ...

Amateur Photographer: This U.K. site puts the Canon 500D through rigorous lab and field tests, concluding that it deserves the same "very good" rating ...

ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org compares the Canon Rebel T1i with 23 other digital SLR cameras, including close competitors such as the Nikon ...

Imaging-Resource.com: This review includes sample photos showing that image quality from the Canon T1i matches that of the more expensive Canon 50D as ...

DPReview.com: This comprehensive review notes that the Canon T1i provides most of the advantages of the more expensive Canon 50D, plus HD video ...

CNET: CNET's review of the Canon T1i is more critical than most, noting that the viewfinder and autofocus are hard to use. Image ...

DXOMark.com: Lab tests here evaluate digital-camera sensors, only one factor that affects image quality, but it's worth noting that the sensor ...

 

Best entry-level digital SLR camera

Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xsi *Est. $600 with kit lens Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

PopPhoto.com: This roundup review of five midpriced digital SLR cameras gives the Canon EOS Rebel XSi the Editor's Choice award, based on ...

What Digital Camera: This detailed review gives the Canon Rebel XSi (known in the U.K. as the Canon EOS 450D) an overall score of 89 percent. Editors ...

PC World: Based on thorough performance tests, the Canon Rebel XSi shares top ranking with the Sony Alpha 300 but provides better image ...

PopPhoto.com: Among entry-level digital SLR cameras, the Canon Rebel XSi earns the Editors' Choice award here. Editors praise its dual-mode ...

DCResource.com: This detailed review of the Canon Rebel XSi digital SLR camera notes several improvements, including a more powerful battery and ...

Amazon.com: Amazon.com is one of the best places to find user reviews of the Canon Rebel XSi digital SLR camera. More than 550 owners give it ...

 

Best video on a digital SLR

Canon EOS 7D *Est. $1,900 with kit lens Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

PopPhoto.com: This hands-on review covers a preproduction model of the new Canon EOS 7D, saying it "handles like a dream" and calling its ...

Amateur Photographer: This U.K. site puts the Canon 7D through rigorous lab tests, concluding that "even at ISO 12,800 it puts in a reasonable ...

Photography BLOG.com: This detailed review covers the pros and cons of the EFS 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens as well as the Canon 7D body, so the ...

Photography Bay: This review features sample photos at the full range of ISO settings, showing that at high ISO levels, the Canon EOS 7D clearly ...

DPReview.com: This hand-on preview (of a preproduction Canon 7D) includes 34 sample photos plus a sample video shot in 1080/30-fps mode. The ...

Imaging-Resource.com: This detailed hands-on preview describes dozens of improvements and high-end features in the new Canon 7D, concluding that "This ...

RobGalbraith.com: This short but detailed review by digital photography instructor and author Rob Galbraith covers a preproduction model, with ...

CNET: CNET's main digital camera reviewer is enthusiastic about the new Canon EOS 7D, though this is based on its features and ...

Luminous- Landscape.com: This review by an experienced landscape photographer is enthusiastic about the Canon 7D in terms of build quality and features ...

Amazon.com: At the time of our report, about 35 owners have reviewed the Canon 7D here. With a camera this advanced, it's hard to evaluate ...

 

Digital SLR Cameras Runners Up:

Nikon D90 *Est. $1,300 with kit lens

17 picks including: PopPhoto.com, DCResource.com…

Nikon D5000 *Est. $850 with kit lens

15 picks including: PopPhoto.com…

Nikon D300s *Est. $1,600 body only

8 picks including: PopPhoto.com…

Canon EOS Rebel XS *Est. $520 with kit lens

7 picks including: PopPhoto.com…

Canon EOS 50D *Est. $1,350 with kit lens

6 picks including: PopPhoto.com…

Nikon D60 *Est. $580 with kit lens

4 picks by top review sites.

Pentax K20D *Est. $725 with kit lens

4 picks by top review sites.

Olympus E-620 *Est. $700 with kit lens

4 picks including: PopPhoto.com…

Pentax K-7 *Est. $1,300 body only

3 picks by top review sites.

Nikon D3000 *Est. $470 with kit lens

3 picks including: Ken Rockwell, Photo.net…

     
 
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Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD
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Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
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Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
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Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II Lens
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Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)
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Nikon D3000 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
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