Canon EOS 600D
Superb still image quality. Pro-quality manual controls. Video Snapshot recording mode.
With excellent results across stills and video, the 600D remains our top pick.
Audible, jerky autofocus on video (-)
Brilliant 1080p video and sharp 18-megapixel shots, with a solid, easy-to-use set of features. A workhorse of a DSLR, which delivers broadcast-quality video and fantastic stills.
Semi-transparent mirror means faster shooting and focusing. Exceptionally good video recording
Sony's second-gen SL T can deliver speed and precision, with slick 1080p video capture.
Reduced quality at high ISOs (-)
NIKON D7000
Natural-looking shots and 1080p video recording at up to 24fps. The kit lens comes with built-in anti-shake.
Good upgrade for those with reasonably deep pockets who require more from their DSLR
Barrel distortion and over exposure are issues (-)
Superb still image quality. Pro-quality manual controls. Video Snapshot recording mode.
With excellent results across stills and video, the 600D remains our top pick.
Audible, jerky autofocus on video (-)
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| SPESIFICATION SENSOR 18-megapixel/1080p KIT LENS 18-55mm zoom SCREEN 3-inch WEIGHT 570g ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
CANON EOS 7D
Brilliant 1080p video and sharp 18-megapixel shots, with a solid, easy-to-use set of features. A workhorse of a DSLR, which delivers broadcast-quality video and fantastic stills.
Price will put off less serious snappers (-)
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| SPESIFICATION SENSOR 18-megapixel/1080p KIT LENS 18-135mm zoom SCREEN 3-inch WEIGHT 820g (body only) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
SONY ALPHA SLT-A65
Semi-transparent mirror means faster shooting and focusing. Exceptionally good video recording
Sony's second-gen SL T can deliver speed and precision, with slick 1080p video capture.
Reduced quality at high ISOs (-)
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| SPESIFICATION SENSOR 24.3-megapixel/1080p KIT LENS 18-55mm zoom SCREEN 3-inch WEIGHT 543g (body only)
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PANASONIC LUMIX OMC-GF2
Takes high-quality 13-megapixel shots. There's a 3D shooting option. Tasty styling.
Takes high-quality 13-megapixel shots. There's a 3D shooting option. Tasty styling.
Small, light, lightning fast and capable of shooting full-HD video_ A solid compact system camNo in-body anti-shake. Ageing slightly (-)
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| SPESIFICATION SENSOR 13-megapixel/1080p KIT LENS Lumix G 14mm Micro Four Thirds SCREEN 3-inch WEIGHT 365g
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Natural-looking shots and 1080p video recording at up to 24fps. The kit lens comes with built-in anti-shake.
Good upgrade for those with reasonably deep pockets who require more from their DSLR
Barrel distortion and over exposure are issues (-)
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| SPESIFICATION SENSOR 13-megapixel/1080p KIT LENS Lumix G 14mm Micro Four Thirds SCREEN 3-inch WEIGHT 365g |