Designed to appeal to compact camera upgraders who instinctively want a DSLR, or at least something that looks like one, the Sony A3000 is an intriguing mix of mirrorless technology and DSLR styling that almost hits the mark.
Designed to appeal to compact camera upgraders who instinctively want a DSLR, or at least something that looks like one, the Sony A3000 is an intriguing mix of mirrorless technology and DSLR styling that almost hits the mark.
Other than the addition of NFC connectivity, a new 16-50mm power zoom kit lens, and a slightly lower launch price, the Sony NEX-5T is identical to last year's NEX-5R model.
So the smallest mirrorless camera on the block gets a generally successful upgrade and can be considered the most well realized Q camera yet.
The new Fujifilm X-A1 is essentially the same camera as the X-M1 model that was introduced a few months ago, just with a different image sensor, some new colourways, and a significantly lower price tag.
The Pentax K-50 is a very minor refresh of 2012's K-30 DSLR camera, additionally offering support for Eye-Fi wireless cards, an extra ISO 51200 setting, more sober styling than the "aggressive" K-30, and the option to uniquely customise the colour to one of 120 combinations.
The new Canon EOS 70D offers the best all-round combination yet of viewfinder, live view and movie shooting experience for a DSLR camera, backed up by excellent image quality from the 20 megapixel APS-C sensor, proven handling and fast performance [...]
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 is the best Panasonic compact system camera to date, and one of the best interchangeable lens cameras that we've ever reviewed.
The Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM is a capable wide-angle pancake prime that will appeal most to travel and reportage photographers looking for a very lightweight and inconspicuous lens.
The Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is an impressive ultra-wide-angle zoom that will appeal most to travel and landscape photographers looking for a portable and versatile lens.
The Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a competent standard zoom lens for the new EF-M system, rather than a spectacular one.
In terms of its overall aesthetics, craftsmanship and mechanical quality, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 is a jewel of a lens that's a pleasure to look at and a joy to use.
Priced at £359.99, we probably wouldn't rush out and buy one, but the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is definitely a cut above the usual kit lenses.
The Fujifilm X-M1 successfully brings the X-system to a wider audience, being smaller, lighter and significantly cheaper than the X-E1 whilst offering a newer processor, built-in wireless connectivity and a tilting LCD screen.
There is no competition currently, so we can recommend the XF 55-200mm as an eminently sensible addition to your lens lineup, at least until a third party decides to join in the fray...
The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is a fast and tack-sharp lens from F2.8 onwards, and one that exhibits low chromatic aberrations.
The Olympus E-P5 is a compelling mix of old and new, fusing together a gorgeous retro design with the latest 21st-century technology to create the most stylish and advanced PEN yet.
All we can say is you seldom come across a lens that is so close to perfection as the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8.
The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is an appealingly simple, compact and capable lens that's equally at home on an APS-C or full-frame DSLR camera.
The Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i seems to have been released just to accompany the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens.
We've been very pleasantly surprised by the LF1, so much so that we can highly recommend what is an excellent compact camera.
Looking and feeling more like a compact camera than ever, thanks to the combination of the new finger-tip zoom lever and the 16-50mm power-zoom lens, the Sony NEX-3N is almost the perfect introduction to interchangeable lens cameras.
The EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 is the smallest and perhaps the most surprising DSLR camera that Canon have ever released.
Effectively replacing both the cheaper A37 and the previous A57 models, the new Sony 58 brings mid-range performance and features to the entry-level market.
Whilst the traditionalist-looking X2 isn't a budget option by any means and we'd find it hard to justify the expense ourselves, it is capable of delivering shots that are lovely enough for you to consider leaving the DSLR at home on occasion and pocketing the X2 instead.
