The problem with buying a
digital camera is not only that there are hundreds of models for sale at any
given point in time, but you also need to figure out which type of camera is
right for you. The good news is that we review lots of cameras—and these 10
are among the best we've tested lately.
Do you want a small camera
that requires minimal effort, but takes great pictures? A pocket
point-and-shoot is probably your best bet. Need to get close to the action
without carrying a huge camera with a big lens? A compact superzoom model is
likely for you. Or do you want a lightning-fast shooter that lets you swap out
lenses and play with settings?
Then you want a D-SLR or a compact
interchangeable-lens camera. Plan on shooting on
Remember, though, the digital camera market is a
robust one; manufacturers release new products throughout the year, and we're
continually testing and reviewing cameras—and updating this list. Before you
buy, be sure to hit our Digital
Cameras Product Guide for the latest reviews. This is our
definitive list of cross-category cameras, but for more top-rated models, check
out the Best D-SLRs, Best Entry-Level D-SLRs, Best Full-Frame D-SLRs,Best Mirrorless Cameras, and Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras.
Point-and-Shoot Cameras
$1,299.95 list
$1,299.00 at Amazon
Don't be fooled by the Fujifilm X100S's retro exterior; it's
a modern, full-featured digital camera that impressed us enough to earn our
Editors' Choice award.
The Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS rugged camera is a
very minor upgrade to the excellent TG-1. It comes in at a lower price and
walks away with our Editors' Choice award.
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-RX100 II
$749 direct
Best Price at Amazon
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II packs a huge 1-inch image sensor into a point-and-shoot body, delivering close-to-SLR-quality images from a camera you can fit in your back pocket. This model offers a few worthwhile upgrades over the already-excellent RX100, including integrated Wi-Fi and a tilting rear LCD, but it comes in at a higher asking price.
$749 direct
Best Price at Amazon
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II packs a huge 1-inch image sensor into a point-and-shoot body, delivering close-to-SLR-quality images from a camera you can fit in your back pocket. This model offers a few worthwhile upgrades over the already-excellent RX100, including integrated Wi-Fi and a tilting rear LCD, but it comes in at a higher asking price.
Canon PowerShot
Elph 330 HS
$229.99 direct
$129.00 at Amazon
One of the best cameras you can buy for less than $250, the svelte, 10x-zoom Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS takes beautiful pictures and lets you send them instantaneously with integrated Wi-Fi.
$229.99 direct
$129.00 at Amazon
One of the best cameras you can buy for less than $250, the svelte, 10x-zoom Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS takes beautiful pictures and lets you send them instantaneously with integrated Wi-Fi.
Digital SLRs
Canon EOS 6D
$2,099 direct, body only
Best Price at Amazon
The Canon EOS 6D is a top-notch full-frame camera in a compact body. With a relatively affordable price, enthusiast-friendly features, and spectacular image quality, it's an easy Editors' Choice.
$2,099 direct, body only
Best Price at Amazon
The Canon EOS 6D is a top-notch full-frame camera in a compact body. With a relatively affordable price, enthusiast-friendly features, and spectacular image quality, it's an easy Editors' Choice.
The Pentax K-3 is the most refined K-mount SLR to date,
offering fast autofocus and superb image quality. Its video autofocus
implementation isn't the best, but it still manages to snag our Editors' Choice
award.
The under-$1,000 Nikon D5200 is a capable D-SLR
that delivers impressive image quality and continuous shooting at 4 frames per
second, earning it our Editors' Choice for midrange SLRs.
Compact Interchangeable-Lens
Cameras
Olympus OM-D
E-M1
$1,399.99 direct, body only
$1,399.00 at Amazon
With gorgeous images—even in low light, incredible speed, and a wealth of high-end features, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the best Micro Four Thirds camera that money can buy. It's an easy Editors' Choice award winner. And its stellar sibling the OM-D E-M5 is no slouch either.
$1,399.99 direct, body only
$1,399.00 at Amazon
With gorgeous images—even in low light, incredible speed, and a wealth of high-end features, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the best Micro Four Thirds camera that money can buy. It's an easy Editors' Choice award winner. And its stellar sibling the OM-D E-M5 is no slouch either.
The Samsung NX300 is a speedy mirrorless compact that
captures excellent images and offers well-executed integrated Wi-Fi for easy
online photo sharing
Superzoom Cameras
Olympus Stylus 1
$699.99 direct
$699.00 at Amazon
The Olympus Stylus 1 is a cross between and enthusiast compact and a superzoom that covers an impressive 28-300mm zoom range at f/2.8.
$699.99 direct
$699.00 at Amazon
The Olympus Stylus 1 is a cross between and enthusiast compact and a superzoom that covers an impressive 28-300mm zoom range at f/2.8.
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