If you can find the D5300 for less money, there aren’t enough differences to justify paying more for the D5500, and you’re better off spending the difference on a better lens. The D5500 is still an excellent camera, though I recommend you grip it before you buy it.
The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 is a great alternative for anyone considering an entry-level digital SLR or as a secondary camera for when you want or need to travel light.
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a great camera, it’s fast, familiar and delivers excellent — albeit not best in class — photo and video quality.
For the first-timer or family photographer, the Pentax K-S2 is a nice dSLR, but it drops the ball for video and you should pass on the new 18-50mm kit lens.
A likeable interchangeable-lens model, the Olympus PEN E-PL7’s overall package makes an attractive alternative to an advanced compact and has quite a bit to offer as a first ILC.
The Canon PowerShot G7 X would jump from very good to excellent if it could just pick up the pace.
[I]mage quality, features for the money.
Let me start by making it clear that as long as you don’t care that you’re not getting the best camera for the money, or even a good bargain, you’ll probably be perfectly happy with this camera as a replacement for a point and shoot.
At this price, it’s hard to make the call, but overall you’re probably better off comparison shopping a little.
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handing out buying advice for more than 25 years.
If you’re looking for a competent but inexpensive general-purpose first dSLR, the D3300 is a fine choice. I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handing out buying advice for more than 25 years.
The Fujifilm X-T1 is a great camera for advanced photographers as long as its quirks don’t bother you.
Sony Alpha ILCE-7 (A7) is a great alternative to similarly priced entry-level full-frame dSLRs, as long as you don’t need speedy continuous shooting.
While it’s easy to be tempted by the cheaper sibling, I think the noticeably superior image quality of the A7R makes a compelling case for spending the extra money if you’ve got it.
While my recommended kit — the one with the 18-140mm lens — runs close to $1,100, the price will likely drop just below $1,000 by mid-2014; it’s a good buy now, but by then it should be a really good value.
As for the Canon EOS 6D versus Nikon D610 decision for people who haven’t committed to a system yet or are thinking of switching, overall I think I ultimately prefer the D610.
The PowerShot S200 is a fun little camera to use, provided you don’t need RAW capture or Full HD video recording.
While it’s a really great camera for the money, with excellent raw photo quality, a host of useful.
Factoring in the mediocre performance, and it’s a tough sell.
While the Canon PowerShot G16 is better than the G15 and remains a nice enthusiast compact, its low-light photo quality disappoints for the money.
Essentially a tweaked version of its predecessor, the K-30, that can be two-toned to your heart’s delight, the Pentax K-50 doesn’t seem like much of an update apart from the colors and a nonspecific update to the autofocus system.
Sigma has been producing some really nice lenses, and as its PR folks will attest, they’ve had to pry this lens out of my possession; I really like almost everything about it. This is the type of lens that makes you feel like your APS-C body has gotten a full-frame upgrade.
You get you what you pay for with the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X: superlative performance and flexibility.
With a nice shooting design and solid build, extremely good photo quality in decent lighting, and some of the fastest performance we’ve seen in its class, the Olympus PEN E-P5 has a lot to recommend it.
