DSLR Prices - March 2013

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 US$715 For the first time, a compact system camera has hit the pinnacle of this Top 10. The Lumix GX1 is the spiritual successor to the GF1, offering a Micro Four Thirds camera that’s as satisfying for the photo enthusiast as it is for those stepping straight up from a compact. Plenty of controls and a touchscreen give access to a plethora of settings, the autofocus locks...

Sony NEX-VG20

The Sony NEX-VG10 has been knocked off the top spot to make way for its successor, the VG20. But this is no mere title bump: you also get a vastly improved experience. Not only is this the best looking camcorder on the market, it also adds a higher bitrate for glitch-free footage, incredible 5.1 sound, and 1080p at 60fps video shot on a 16.1MP APS HD Exmor sensor – the same found in Sony’s NEX-5N and NEX-C3 mirrorless...

Blackberry Z10

The Z10’s solid creak-free build and pleasing textured back immediately banish memories of toy-like QWERTY phones. It’s a nice weight and size too, though we can’t help feeling that those bezels could do with a trim and the big BlackBerry logo is a little in-yer-face. Apart from the odd freeze playing Angry Birds or streaming video, the 1.5 GHz dual-core engine and 2GB of RAM keep the Z10 zipping along nicely when multi-tasking....

Blackberry Q10

BlackBerry hasn’t crafted a quadcore monster here. Sensible, as people who buy the Q10 won’t want to play games on it. But it is decently powered anyway –a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and 2GB RAM should handle the new BB10 OS like a well-oiled croupier. You’re unlikely to watch a load of movies on the square, 3.1in display, but it’s not to be squinted at. A 720x720 res gives a pixel density of 328ppi, a shade higher...