There is a lot of competition at $899, to be sure, but precious little as small or full-featured as the GM5.
There is a lot of competition at $899, to be sure, but precious little as small or full-featured as the GM5.
All in all, the Sigma dp2 Quattro is one quirky camera, which has become the hallmark characteristic of Sigma’s family of Foveon-based compact cameras.
The Canon 7D Mark II looks to continue this heritage with an even more flexible and powerful AF system, sheer processing performance that surpasses the 1D X, improved build quality and more advanced video features, and therefore gets our top marks as a Dave’s Pick.
For its impressive image quality, performance and features, the Nikon D750 is a well-rounded, all-in-one multimedia machine and a solid choice for a Dave’s Pick.
Factoring in the Sony A5100’s price, size and weight with the other positives we found in our testing and shooting, the Sony A5100 makes for an easy recommendation as a Dave’s Pick, and is very much a camera that we give our wholehearted Imaging Resource seal of approval.
We really can’t say enough to recommend the Panasonic FZ1000. It’s an exceptionally fun camera to shoot with, and its far-reaching lens presents photo opportunities that you’d simply have missed with a lesser camera.
While it may not win an award for C-AF performance, the Sony A77 II gets top marks in most other areas. Given all the bells and whistles it offers as well as the fantastic, affordable pricepoint compared to competing models, the A77 II gets a nod from us as a Dave’s Pick.
No question about it: This is a much more complete camera, and yet it’s actually priced lower than was its predecessor at launch.
At the end of the day, though, this still strikes us as a niche camera, albeit one that’s noticeably better than its predecessors in experienced hands.
There’s no question about it: This really is one heck of a camera. It can’t make you an instant pro, but once you’ve become familiar with it, the D4S can give you the same shooting experience pros demand, and let you focus on your images.
While not made to quite the premium standard of the NEX-7, it still feels solid with a high quality fit and finish.
While the T5 may lean more toward the basic side of things, the image quality is very good when it’s all said and done.
In what is most assuredly one of the best Micro Four Thirds cameras on the market today, the Panasonic GH4 is an easy choice for a Dave’s Pick.
For everyone else, though, this deliciously-styled retro camera is an enthusiast’s dream, and a clear Dave’s Pick!
Nikon squeezes so much good stuff into the trim and affordable D3300, it’s an easy Dave’s Pick.
We’re here to tell you that this camera is essentially unrivaled. Yes, it might be pretty pricey, but that’s for good reason: The Sony RX10 is revolutionary in a way few cameras truly are these days, and it provides things no other camera does.
While we ended up not being huge fans of its ergonomics and design, the pairing of great image quality and the chance to avoid flash altogether for many shots earns the Nikon Df a spot on our Dave’s Pick list.
Given its high image quality and added features, the Nikon D5300 is a sure-fire winner of a Dave’s Pick.
[T]he Nikon D610 is a fantastic, budget-conscious, full-frame camera that’s packed with features and produces outstanding image quality.
The Pentax K-3 is a true, no-excuses premium DSLR, that stands toe-to-toe with anything on the market, while besting many on features and capability.
With some cameras, you can question whether you’re getting a good deal. With the Sony A3000, it’s simply not up for debate: This camera is a spectacular value, and that makes it a whole lot easier to overlook any shortcomings it has.
With a look and feel reminiscent of the Canon S100 premium pocket camera, the EOS M is sized a little larger, more on the scale of an enthusiast compact such as the Panasonic LX7 or Olympus E-PM2. But it's the camera's overall heft that's impressive.
Ignore the naysayers: There’s a lot to like about the Canon T5i, and if you’re in the market for an affordable SLR, it’s definitely worthy of a place on your shortlist.
Poor battery life In many ways, the Canon SL1 provides the best of both worlds, pairing the compact, lightweight body of a mirrorless camera and the performance and image quality of a DSLR.
