| Comparison Chart - Digital SLR Cameras |
Digital SLR model, price*
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MP
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LCD (in.)
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Shots per battery charge (sans flash)
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Max. speed
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Weight (body only, oz.)
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Size (in.)
w x h x d
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Digital SRL features
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Canon Digital Rebel XT
Where to Buy
(*est. $700 with lens)
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8
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1.8
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600
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3 fps up to 14 .jpeg, 11 RAW
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17.1
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4.98 x 3.7 x 2.6
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7-point autofocus. Settings displayed in top LCD. Depth-of-field preview, mirror lockup (in menus). Flash sync 1/200. Uses Canon digital or AF lenses.
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Nikon D50
Where to Buy
(*est. $700 with lens)
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6.1
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2.0
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2,000
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2.5 fps
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19.2
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5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0
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5-point autofocus, tracks moving subjects. Flash sync 1/500 for outdoor fill flash. Settings displayed in top LCD (not backlit). Spot meter. Single command dial. IR remote control. Uses SD cards, Nikon digital or AF lenses.
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Olympus Evolt E-500
Where to Buy
(*est. $600 with lens)
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6.1
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2.5
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900
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2.5 fps
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15.3
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5.2 x 3.8 x 2.8
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3-point autofocus. Flash sync 1/180. Kelvin white balance, depth-of-field preview. Uses Olympus digital lenses and with optional adapter (*est. $100) older Olympus lenses.
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Where to Buy
(*est. $900 with lens)
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10.2
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2.5
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500
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3 fps up to 30 .jpeg, 11 RAW
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18.0
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5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5
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9-point autofocus plus auto depth-of-field option. Flash sync 1/200. Depth-of-field preview, mirror lockup (in menus). Settings in large font on main LCD screen. Uses Canon digital or AF lenses.
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Sony Alpha A100
Where to Buy
(*est. $900 with lens)
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10.2
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2.5
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750
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3 fps up to 6 RAW, or for .jpegs till card full
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18.9
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5.2 x 3.7 x 2.8
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9-point autofocus. Flash sync 1/160. Image stabilization, dust removal, eye-activated autofocus plus depth-of-field preview, automatic mirror lockup, Kelvin white balance, spot meter. Uses CF cards, Minolta lenses plus 16 new Sony lenses.
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Canon EOS 30D
Where to Buy
(*est. $1,250 with lens)
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8.2
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2.5
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750
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5 fps up to 30 .jpeg, 11 RAW
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24.7
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5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8
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9-point autofocus. Flash sync 1/250. Spot meter, Kelvin white balance, depth-of-field preview, mirror lockup. Uses CF cards, Canon digital and AF lenses.
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