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Top High-End Cameras

Here's our list of top rated entry-level DSLRs, compact interchangeable-lens cameras, megazooms, and advanced point-and-shoots, as ranked by the PCWorld Labs.

Edited by PCWorld Staff   

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PCWorld Rating
Prices from $649

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon's incremental refinements to this Rebel add up to both improved image quality and movie recording that is a notable step forward.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: July 27, 2010
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $592

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony's first interchangeable-lens compact camera, the NEX-5 offers image and video quality on a par with a DSLR and has unique modes that go beyond anything else in its class. The only thing missing is a built-in flash.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: July 13, 2010
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $365

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

The Lumix LX5 isn't the most novice-friendly camera, but it offers an insane amount of power for a fixed-lens camera when you dig into its manual controls.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: January 20, 2011
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $679

Pentax K2000

The K2000 is a beginner-friendly DSLR with body-based stabilization, but autofocus speed and controls are drawbacks.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: September 14, 2009
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $319

Olympus Pen E-PL1

Its image quality isn't quite on par with a DSLR, but the Olympus Pen E-PL1 is a groundbreaking and powerful interchangeable-lens camera that serves as an excellent learning tool.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs - Rated: August 04, 2010
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $429

Nikon Coolpix P100

The powerful P100 does everything easily, thanks to its 26X zoom lens, versatile features, and intuitive controls. Exposure quality and color accuracy are superb, but its photos suffer from distortion and lack of sharpness.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: September 08, 2010
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $549

Nikon D3100

The D3100 is an entry-level DSLR on the higher end of that category's price range. However, it has a great set of features for beginning photographers, and decent image quality.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: February 03, 2011
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $399

Canon PowerShot G12

The G12 delivers excellent image and video quality, and it backs up its manual controls with fun scene modes, an optical viewfinder, and a tilt-and-swivel LCD screen.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 20, 2011
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $330

Nikon Coolpix P7000

The Coolpix P7000 combines great image quality, extensive manual controls, and a 7.1X-optical-zoom lens. DSLR owners should feel at home, but the button-heavy interface may intimidate novices.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 20, 2011
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $409

Canon PowerShot S95

The PowerShot S95 is a perfect camera to grow with, thanks to its pocketable size and its compelling blend of automated and manual controls.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: January 20, 2011

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