Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Large Digital Cameras

1. Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Two Lens Kit with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR & AF-P DX NIKKOR 7...

User Ratings: 83 5

Nikon 1588 First Impressions

"Great lens!"

It sucks up way more battery life than the D7100/D7200. I mean, I still shoot film with my old F3 and FE and push film. However, once I saw the images files I was hooked. Very versatile and swiftly configurable. It has a very similar look to a high end smartphone screen.

  • Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Two Lens Kit with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR & AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED, Black
  • A DSLR that's as easy to use as a point and shoot camera
  • Compact, comfortable design that's great for travel and special events
  • Image sensor that's 15x larger than those used in typical smartphones for sharper, clearer pictures
  • Works with Nikon Snap Bridge app for sharing photos with a compatible smartphone or tablet
  • 1080P Full HD videos with monaural sound at the touch of a button
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 1588
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Nikon 1588 Final Thoughts

"Low light performance."

This is an excellent camera for beginners. However on contacting Nikon about it, they sent us a memory card. The camera is highly capable and flexible. The colors of course are very good as expected, and here is a surprise. I got it at the best price for this kit.

Overall Score
4.6


(1315 Points)

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2. Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Two Lens Kit with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR & AF-P DX NIKKOR 7...

User Ratings: 83 5

Nikon First Impressions

"Now about this Camera."

It sucks up way more battery life than the D7100/D7200. Everything was fine with the kit - great value! The battery that does come with the camera lasts a long time. The LCD screen is easy to see on bright sunny days. The camera is highly capable and flexible.

  • Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Two Lens Kit with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR & AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop + Lightroom) 12-Month Subscription
  • A DSLR that's as easy to use as a point-and-shoot camera paired with the power of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom 12-month subscription
  • Compact, comfortable design that's great for travel and special events
  • Image sensor that's 15x larger than those used in typical smartphones for sharper, clearer pictures
  • Works with Nikon Snap Bridge app for sharing photos with a compatible smartphone or tablet
  • 1080P Full HD videos with monaural sound at the touch of a button
  • Transform your photos with Photoshops advance editing and compsiting features paired with Lightroom to organize, store and share full-resolution photos anywhere
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Nikon Final Thoughts

"Now onto the bundle."

I got it at the best price for this kit. This, in my opinion is a great camera to start learning on. And because it is older, you can get it cheaper. I shot video of my 5 year old son riding his bike today. I take pictures of houses occasionally and this has worked really well.

Overall Score
4.6


(1315 Points)

3. Nikon D3500 W/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Black

User Ratings: 83 5

Nikon 1590 First Impressions

"Solid deal."

The extra batteries don't work all that well. I use it as a backup camera to my Canon 7D mark II. It sucks up way more battery life than the D7100/D7200. I shot video of my 5 year old son riding his bike today. Very versatile and swiftly configurable.

  • Nikon D3500 W/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Black
  • A DSLR That's as easy to use as a point and shoot camera
  • Compact, comfortable design That's great for travel and Special events
  • Image sensor That's 15x larger than those Used in Typical smartphones for sharper, clearer pictures
  • Works with Nikon's snapbridge app for sharing photos with a compatible smartphone or tablet
  • 1080P full HD videos with monaural sound at the touch of a button.Bluetooth Version 4.1
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 1590
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Nikon 1590 Final Thoughts

"On and on."

I mean, I still shoot film with my old F3 and FE and push film. I love this camera a lot so far! I finally decided I liked the features of the Nikon line. It has a great feel, not too heavy but still substantial. I am also a white balance and color nut.

Overall Score
4.6


(1315 Points)

4. Nikon COOLPIX L820 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD...

User Ratings: 63 6

Nikon 26402 First Impressions

"Shots were FANTASTIC!"

Everything about it is solid and satisfying. I was pretty skeptical buying another point and shoot. The burst rate is pretty good, and the image stabilization is superb. In some reviews this Nikon 26402 is said to be heavy. The initial charge using the Nikon 26402 to charge the battery took about 2 hours.

  • Nikon COOLPIX L820 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 30x Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL)
  • Powerful 30x zoom that lets you shoot amazing close ups
  • 16 MP CMOS sensor for exceptional image quality and enhanced low light performance
  • Record videos in Full 1080p HD with stereo sound
  • Larger ergonomic design for easier handling and comfort
  • Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 26402
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ease Of Use
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Nikon 26402 Final Thoughts

"Very nice design."

One thing that worries me is the little flap that covers the USB connector. Auto-ISO is on the conservative side, which I would like to have more control over. I like that while I am learning I can rely on the IA mode to take great shots for me. I would like a firmware update to fix that. Likewise, don't rule out film.

Overall Score
4.2


(962 Points)

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5. Canon Rebel XSi DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (OLD MODEL)

User Ratings: 71 6

Canon 2756B003 First Impressions

"Excellent ergonomics."

And because it is older, you can get it cheaper. I took a 3 hour workshop on how to use the camera and I am good to go. This lens is a good complement to the existing ones I have. Have used Canon cameras all the way back to 35mm. I've had the Canon 2756B003 for about two weeks now and it's been great!

  • Canon Rebel XSi DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (OLD MODEL)
  • 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
  • Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
  • DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
  • EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
  • Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 2756B003
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Canon 2756B003 Final Thoughts

"Longer battery life."

The difference is the excellent Canon lens. This is an excellent camera for beginners. It feels wonderful and functions smoothly. I received it and it works well with my other Canon lenses. First four pictures I took and they came out great!

Overall Score
4.4


(929 Points)

6. Canon Digital SLR Camera Kit [EOS Rebel T6] with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Zoom Lenses - Black

User Ratings: 82 3

Canon 1159C008 First Impressions

"Learning curve."

5 years I've gotten to know this groundbreaking Large Digital Camera well. Everything was fine with the kit - great value! It is worth the trade-off when doing astro-photography. Very versatile and swiftly configurable. Have used Canon cameras all the way back to 35mm.

  • Canon Digital SLR Camera Kit [EOS Rebel T6] with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Zoom Lenses - Black
  • Equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC to make wireless sharing of photos and videos between compatible devices Easy and convenient
  • The 18. 0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and the DIGIC 4+ Image processor that can capture images with high resolution with an is 100-6400 (expandable to H: 12800)
  • Polished Full HD videos with our easy manual control of exposure, focus and live view features
  • Comes with a large, 3. 0-Inch LCD monitor with 920, 000 dots shows fine details and provides easy viewing
  • Using Canon's Camera Connect App, the EOS Rebel T6i can connect to a number of compatible smartphones and iOS devices. Image format-Approx. 22. 3mm x 14. 9mm
  • Video Capture Resolution: Fhd 1080P
  • Lens Type: Interchangeable
  • Mounting Type: Bayonet
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 1159C008
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Canon 1159C008 Final Thoughts

"This was my choice."

Again, slim margins for a lot of money. The pictures were clear and a came out great. Again, slim margins for a lot of money. Some of the extra items are not useful. I've been more than happy with this Large Digital Camera.

Overall Score
4.7


(855 Points)

7. Canon Digital SLR Camera Kit [EOS Rebel T6] with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Zoom Lenses with SanDi...

User Ratings: 82 3

Canon First Impressions

"Happy it was included."

Many more options than available to entry level models. Servo is accurate enough to keep it on. The pictures were clear and a came out great. First four pictures I took and they came out great! This camera has paid for itself 20 times over and it keeps on giving!

  • Canon Digital SLR Camera Kit [EOS Rebel T6] with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Zoom Lenses with SanDisk Extreme 16GB SDHC UHS-I Card - Black
  • Equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC to make wireless sharing of photos between compatible devices easy and convenient
  • Next-generation 18.0 Megapixel CMOS image sensor and the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor that can capture images with high resolution with an ISO 100-6400 (expandable to H: 12800)
  • Polished Full HD videos with our easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features
  • Comes with a large, 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 920,000 dots shows fine details and provides easy viewing
  • Using Canon's new Camera Connect App*, the EOS Rebel T6i can connect to a number of compatible smartphones and iOS devices
  • Bundled with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Zoom Lenses and 16GB memory card so you can start capturing moments right away
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Canon Final Thoughts

"It is short though."

So i bought this kit under a month ago and I'm in love with it. Again, slim margins for a lot of money. I have not used the remote yet so I can't comment on that. So pleased with all the features. Works great for my daughter and her film school.

Overall Score
4.7


(855 Points)

8. Canon PowerShot SX510 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera (discontinued by manufacturer)

User Ratings: 67 5

Canon SX510 First Impressions

"Awesome performance."

One thing that worries me is the little flap that covers the USB connector. This camera far exceeded my expectations. If you're a casual photographer, you can't beat this price, get it now. During my search, I discovered that the Canon SX510 was about to be released. I just love how easy it is to get good looking shots.

  • Canon PowerShot SX510 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera (discontinued by manufacturer)
  • Capture beautiful 1080p full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button, zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output
  • Large 3-inch color LCD with a screen resolution of 461,000 dots enables easy viewing from a wide angle
  • 12.1 megapixel high-sensitivity 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor combined with the Canon DIGIC 4 image processor
  • Powerful 30x optical zoom and 24mm wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Smart Auto intelligently selects the proper settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations
  • Batteries: 4 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon SX510
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ease Of Use
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Canon SX510 Final Thoughts

"My girlfriend loves it."

I don't really see a good excuse for that, wildlife photos may prove nearly impossible. This camera also has the best in camera JPEG processing I've ever seen. Or, you can select all-manual, if you want to set everything yourself. Auto-ISO is on the conservative side, which I would like to have more control over. Lastly, the complaints about battery life are totally valid.

Overall Score
4.4


(802 Points)

9. Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421-WH 16MP Digital Camera with 42X Optical Zoom and 3" LCD Screen (White)...

User Ratings: 64 13

KODAK AZ421 White First Impressions

"Excellent Large Digital Camera!"

It is getting plenty of use taking pictures of our new little one. It is light and easy to carry with you. My husband and I love the KODAK AZ421 White so much. The digital age is here time for RF lenses. I expect features to improve and prices to fall.

  • Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421-WH 16MP Digital Camera with 42X Optical Zoom and 3" LCD Screen (White)
  • Powerful 16. 1-Megapixel CCD sensor gives you room to enlarge, zoom and crop to your heart's content without losing out on life-like clarity or quality.
  • 42x optical zoom and a 24mm wide angle lens Moves you closer to the subject and fit more into every frame.
  • Face/Cat/dog detection detects facial features and enhances it for true subject highlighting, even your four-legged Cat and dog friends. Blink/smile detection helps you to capture the perfect moment.
  • Face Beautifier mode and loads of built-in touch-up features allow you to reduces facial flaws, enhance skin tone and the eyes of your portrait subjects instantly. Operation Environment : Temperature: 32° – 104°F / 0° – 40°C, Humidity: 0 – 90%
  • Use the Panorama mode to create a seamless panoramic picture to 180-degree easily by panning the camera across your subject.
  • The az421 takes a standard SD/SDHC memory card that is at least Class 4 and no larger than 32GB
  • The az421 is not compatible with Micro SD, micro/adapter, Ultra, Ultra plus, Extreme, extreme Plus, Extreme Pro, or SDXC cards
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The KODAK AZ421 White
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Picture Quality
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

KODAK AZ421 White Final Thoughts

"This isn't one of them."

And I wish the KODAK lenses were a bit cheaper. I still can tolerate that by just working on selected photos. Still getting used to the buttons. you will love this Large Digital Camera! Simply because they just use the kit lenses the cameras come with.

Overall Score
4.1


(620 Points)

10. Canon PowerShot SX620 Digital Camera w/25x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black)

User Ratings: 61 5

Canon 1072C001 First Impressions

"Beautiful landscapes."

This camera far exceeded my expectations. So glad I chose the Canon 1072C001. If you receive an error message to turn off and then on remove the lens cap. Excellent two characteristics in a Large Digital Camera. Overall good camera and value but needs improvements in the hardware.

  • Canon PowerShot SX620 Digital Camera w/25x Optical Zoom - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Black)
  • Powerful 25x Optical Zoom with Intelligent IS helps optimize image stabilization for virtually shake free images
  • Built in Wi Fi* and NFC** allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos. Maximum f/number : f/3.2 f/6.6. Shutter Speed 1 1/2000 second 15 1/2000 second (in all shooting modes)
  • 20.2 Megapixel*** CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4+ Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality even in low light. Auto zoom dependent on number of subjects
  • Capture spectacular 1080p Full HD video. Focusing Range : 1 centimeter (0.4 Inches) infinity (W), 1.0 meter (3.3feet) infinity (T)
  • Large 3.0 inch (approximately 922,000 dots) LCD allows easy viewing even from a wide angle. Battery life: Approx. 295 shots, Eco Mode: Approx. 405 shots, Playback Mode: Approx. 360 minute Image Recording Format: Superfine / Fine
  • Effective ISO 80 3200
  • Batteries: 1 A batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 1072C001
  • Battery Life
  • Picture Quality
  • Ease Of Use
  • Quality
  • Value For Money
  • Affordability

Canon 1072C001 Final Thoughts

"She swears by it."

Simple to figure out how to use, even for beginning photographers. 10,000 photos with it and it worked well for its limited capabilities. Meh, life goes on, immediately ordered more batteries off Amazon. Love that a strap, case and lens cover came with it, among other things. Me and my husband have planned a trip to Bahamas.

Overall Score
4.3


(610 Points)

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