Editor's Choice - Our Favorite HD DSLR Cameras

1. Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufac...

User Ratings: 77 4

Canon 5169B005 First Impressions

"It is versatile!"

But that's what this entry level camera is all about. If you are a point and shoot person forget it here. Absolutely great HD DSLR Camera for the price. I took a 3 hour workshop on how to use the camera and I am good to go. I have always gotten great results with my Canon 5169B005.

• Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer)
• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• 3.7 frames per second continuous shooting
• 9-point AF system
• ISO 100-6400 expandable to 12800
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• 3.0 inch articulated LCD with 1,040,000 dots
• Wireless flash control
• 'Basic+' shooting mode and 'Creative Filters'
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 5169B005
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated HD DSLR Cameras

2. Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufact...

User Ratings: 77 4

Canon 5169B003 First Impressions

"Now I have the Canon 5169B003."

The difference is the excellent Canon lens. Camera, batteries and memory cards all top notch. I love the camera and the bundle is OK. The different modes are useful. However on contacting Canon about it, they sent us a memory card.

• Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer)
• Released on February 6, 2011
• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 9-point AF system
• 3.7 frames per second continuous shooting
• ISO 100-6400 expandable to 12800
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• Batteries: 1 CR2 batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 5169B003
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

3. Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body Only (discontinued by manufacturer)

User Ratings: 77 4

Canon 5169B001 First Impressions

"Work Horse."

Great camera, great bundle and fast shipping. However on contacting Canon about it, they sent us a memory card. Thank you Amazon and thank you Canon! I love this camera a lot so far! The pictures were clear and a came out great.

• Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body Only (discontinued by manufacturer)
• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• 3.7 frames per second continuous shooting
• 9-point AF system
• ISO 100-6400 expandable to 12800
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• 3.0 inch articulated LCD with 1,040,000 dots
• Wireless flash control
• 'Basic+' shooting mode and 'Creative Filters'
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 5169B001
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

4. Nikon D3400 w/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Red)

User Ratings: 82 5

Nikon 1572 First Impressions

"Great purchase!"

This Nikon 1572 takes absolutely beautiful images! From my first few casual shots the results blew me away. It sucks up way more battery life than the D7100/D7200. This Nikon 1572 takes absolutely beautiful images! Just buy this, you will not regret it.

• Nikon D3400 w/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Red)
• SnapBridge Bluetooth Connectivity
• 24.2MP DX Format CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 4 Image Processor,Interface:HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector, Hi Speed USB; connection to built in USB port is recommended
• No Optical Low Pass Filter. Operating environment: Temperature: 0 degree C to 40 degree C (+32 degree F to 104 degree F) Humidity: 85 Percent or less (no condensation)
• Native ISO 100 25600; 5 fps Shooting. Compatability information: C firmware v. 1.10 and later ( released August 31, 2016 )
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 1572
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling HD DSLR Cameras

5. Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Red)

User Ratings: 81 3

Nikon 25496 First Impressions

"Greats products!"

Very versatile and swiftly configurable. First four pictures I took and they came out great! I love this camera a lot so far! I received it and it works well with my other Nikon lenses. The Nikon 25496 captured the action like a pro.

• Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Red)
• 24MP CMOS DXformat sensor
• 4 frames per second continuous shooting
• 11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
• ISO 100 6400 (plus ISO 12,800 equivalent Hi1 setting)
• Full HD 1080p video
• 3.0 inch LCD with 920,000 dots
• Expeed 3 processing
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 25496
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

6. Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Auto Focus-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Bla...

User Ratings: 81 3

Nikon 25492 First Impressions

"Much fantastic."

That little piece of glass produces some amazingly sharp pictures. These are a lot of megapixels. Just what my wife needed for her travels. I don't feel like I ever need any other lenses. So i bought this kit under a month ago and I'm in love with it.

• Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Auto Focus-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Black) (OLD MODEL)
• 24MP CMOS DX-format sensor
• 4 frames per second continuous shooting
• 11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
• ISO 100-6400 (plus ISO 12,800-equivalent Hi1 setting)
• Full HD 1080p video
• 3.0 inch LCD with 920,000 dots
• Expeed 3 processing
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 25492
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

7. Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens + 58mm Wide Angle Lens ...

User Ratings: 82 3

Canon Canon T6 K1 First Impressions

"I received it on time."

But I'd buy from Canon again, so they've got that going for them. I got it at the best price for this kit. Very good camera for the size. Absolutely great HD DSLR Camera for the price. The software also defaults to save your original pic.

• Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens + 58mm Wide Angle Lens + 2X Telephoto Lens + Flash + 48GB SD Memory Card + UV Filter Kit + Tripod + Full Accessory Bundle
• This Photo4Less Top Value Camera And Lens With USA Warranty and manufacturer's supplied Accessories Kit includes:
• Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera body -18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 is II lens - 58mm high definition wide angle lens & 58mm 2x professional telephoto lens
• Transcend 32GB SDHC Class 10 Flash Memory Card - Transcend 16GB SDHC Class 10 Flash Memory Card - Photo4less DC59 Camera Case P4L-CCS-30 - Photo Video Quality Tripod
• Digital DSLR auto power Slave flash - rs-60 remote switch for Canon - 3 piece UV filter kit (UV-cpl-fled) 58mm - high-speed SD USB card reader - 58mm ultraviolet UV protector filter - memory card wallet - LCD screen protectors (clear) - table top tripod - 3 piece cleaning kit - lens cap holder
• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor DIGIC 4+ Image processor 3.0" 920K-dot LCD monitor full HD 1080P video recording at 30 fps 9-point AF with center cross-type point extended is 12800, 3 fps shooting built-in Wi-Fi with NFC scene intelligent auto mode Basic+ and creative auto modes
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required.

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon Canon T6 K1
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

8. Panasonic Lumix FZ80 4K Digital Camera, 18.1 Megapixel Video Camera, 60X Zoom DC VARIO 20-1200mm Len...

User Ratings: 64 8

Panasonic DC-FZ80K First Impressions

"Now about this Camera."

Best price, fast delivery and good support in case something goes wrong. I've had the Panasonic DC-FZ80K for about two weeks now and it's been great! I use it as a backup camera to my Canon 7D mark II. 5 years I've gotten to know this groundbreaking HD DSLR Camera well. The different modes are useful.

• Panasonic Lumix FZ80 4K Digital Camera, 18.1 Megapixel Video Camera, 60X Zoom DC VARIO 20-1200mm Lens, F2.8-5.9 Aperture, Power O.I.S. Stabilization, Touch Enabled 3-Inch LCD, Wi-Fi, DC-FZ80K (Black)
• Point and Shoot Long Zoom Camera : 18.1 megapixel MOS sensor plus 60X zoom DC Vario lens (20 1220millimeter and Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) captures far off moments
• High Resolution View Finder & LCD Display: High resolution 1,170K dot view finder and rear touch enabled 3 inch LCD Display (1040 dots) are clear even in bright sunlight.Lens:14 elements in 12 groups
• 4K video Capture: 4K QFHD video recording (3840 x 2160) with three unique 4K ultra HD video pause and save 4K photo modes extracts individual high resolution Photos from 4K ultra HD video filmed at 30 frames per second to capture split second moments
• Low Light Performance : Low light capture lets you enjoy photography during your nightlife again with impressive results; Note : Refer to user manual PDF attached below in technical specification for trouble shooting steps are on page 54
• USB Charging and WiFi Connectivity: Enjoy Travel Ready technologies like USB charging and Wi Fi connectivity to your mobile device; HDMI D (Micro), Micro USB and USB 2.0 provide additional connectivity to Your favorite devices; Max resolution:4896 x 3672
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Panasonic DC-FZ80K
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

9. 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

10. 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