Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Pocket DSLR Cameras

1. Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens + 64GB Card, Flash, Tripod, B...

User Ratings: 71 3

Nikon 1590 First Impressions

"And landscape."

The colors of course are very good as expected, and here is a surprise. This, in my opinion is a great camera to start learning on. I have really enjoyed putting this lens through its paces. Took this camera on our family vacation to Utah national parks. If you are a point and shoot person forget it here.

• Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens + 64GB Card, Flash, Tripod, Battery, and Deluxe Bundle
• High-resolution imagery with 24.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor and EXPEED 4 Image Processor
• No Optical Low-Pass Filter for exceptional sharpness and Native ISO 100-25600 for versatile lighting possibilities
• Stunning-quality movies with Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60fps and fast AF with the Multi-CAM 1000 11-Point AF System
• SnapBridge Bluetooth Connectivity allows for fast and easy sharing, AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens included
• Professional Camera Protector Bag with internal pockets included in the Photo Savings Deluxe Bundle with a 64GB SD Card, extra battery, and more (see description for details)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 1590
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Pocket DSLR Cameras

2. Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm is II Lens + Bundled with 58mm Telephoto & Wide Lenses...

User Ratings: 78

Canon 1159C003/kit1 First Impressions

"Plenty of features."

I am also a white balance and color nut. All around for the price, it was still worth it. All around for the price, it was still worth it. This is a great entry level camera. The read/write speed is seriously blazing fast.

• Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm is II Lens + Bundled with 58mm Telephoto & Wide Lenses + Case + Flash + ND & UV Filter Set + 48GB SD Memory + Tripod + Full Accessory Kit w/HeroFiber
• This kit includes 22 items, all brand new in original packaging, all items are backed with Hot Deals Electronics 1 year 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
• Canon EOS Rebel T6 18MP CMOS Digital Camera with Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, and Full HD 1080p Video (Body) - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Zoom Lens (international version - backed by Hot Deals Electronics 1 year guarantee)
• High Definition Wide Angle & Telephoto Lens Set with Pouches - ND (Neutral Density) Filters ND2, ND4, ND8 & Case - 3pc Filter Set UV,CPL, FL-D & Case - 32 Gigabyte SDHC Memory Card, 16 Gigabyte SDHC Memory Card (total 48GB) - SD USB Memory Card Reader - 3 Slot Foldable Memory Card Case - SLR Slave Flash with Bracket
• Canon LP-E10 Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery Pack - Canon Battery Charger - Canon SLR Camera Multi-Compartment Gadget Bag with Pockets & Neck Strap - Canon Wide Camera Strap
• Xtech Full Size 60-Inch Pro Series Camera Tripod with Case - 3pc. Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Mini Table Tripod - HeroFiber Ultra Gentle Cleaning Cloth (the most effective way to clean all optical surfaces)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 1159C003/kit1
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

3. Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm Lens + 75-300mm III Zoom Lens + Bundled with Telephoto...

User Ratings: 52

Canon 1159C003/kit2 First Impressions

"Really great Pocket DSLR Camera!"

First off, I did purchase this because I needed it for a class. The body is well balanced when using the large Art series of lenses. The camera is highly capable and flexible. This camera just feels good in the hands. The LCD screen is easy to see on bright sunny days.

• Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm Lens + 75-300mm III Zoom Lens + Bundled with Telephoto & Wide Lenses + Canon Case + Flash + ND & UV Filter Set + 48GB SD Memory + Tripod w/HeroFiber
• This kit includes 23 items, all brand new in original packaging, all items are backed with Hot Deals Electronics 1 year 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
• Canon EOS Rebel T6 18MP CMOS Digital Camera with Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, and Full HD 1080p Video (Body) - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Zoom Lens - Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens (international version - backed by Hot Deals Electronics 1 year guarantee)
• High Definition Wide Angle & Telephoto Lens Set with Pouches - ND (Neutral Density) Filters ND2, ND4, ND8 & Case - 3pc Filter Set UV,CPL, FL-D & Case - 32 Gigabyte SDHC Memory Card, 16 Gigabyte SDHC Memory Card (total 48GB) - SD USB Memory Card Reader - 3 Slot Foldable Memory Card Case - SLR Slave Flash with Bracket
• Canon LP-E10 Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery Pack - Canon Battery Charger - Canon SLR Camera Multi-Compartment Gadget Bag with Pockets & Neck Strap - Canon Wide Camera Strap
• Xtech Full Size 60-Inch Pro Series Camera Tripod with Case - 3pc. Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Mini Table Tripod - HeroFiber Ultra Gentle Cleaning Cloth (the most effective way to clean all optical surfaces)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 1159C003/kit2
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

4. Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Wi-Fi Enabled + 32GB SD Memory Card, Large Case, A...

Canon-Herofiber T6BODY/kit1 First Impressions

"Easy to carry."

These are a lot of megapixels. Again, slim margins for a lot of money. Servo is accurate enough to keep it on. Absolutely great Pocket DSLR Camera for the price. This is a fantastic Pocket DSLR Camera.

• Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Wi-Fi Enabled + 32GB SD Memory Card, Large Case, Accessory Kit w/HeroFiber Ultra Gentle Cleaning Cloth for Canon T6 DSLR
• This kit includes: Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera Body, Canon LP-E10 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, Canon LC-E10 Battery Charger, Canon EOS Camera Strap, Body Cap, Interface Cable, 32 Gigabyte SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card, SLR Camera Multi-Compartment Gadget Bag with Pockets & Neck Strap, 5pc. Deluxe Lens Care & Cleaning Kit, HeroFiber Ultra Gentle Cleaning Cloth & Basic Camera Instruction Manual, All items are backed with Hot Deals Electronics 1 year 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) image sensor and high-performance DIGIC 4+ Image Processor for excellent speed and quality
• ISO 100-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for shooting from bright light to low light
• Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity provide easy sharing to compatible smart devices, select social media sites and the Canon Connect Station CS100 device
• 9 point AF system (including one center cross‐type AF point) and AI Servo AF provide impressive autofocus performance with accurate results

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon-Herofiber T6BODY/kit1
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

Here Are Some Other Related DSLR Cameras

5. Canon EOS 800D Digital SLR Camera Body - Black

User Ratings: 83

Canon EOS 800D First Impressions

"It's small."

Again, slim margins for a lot of money. Got the bundle at a great price also. The body is well balanced when using the large Art series of lenses. The extra batteries don't work all that well. Works great for my daughter and her film school.

• Canon EOS 800D Digital SLR Camera Body - Black
• An APS-C sized 24.2-megapixel sensor captures lots of detail and gives that shallow-focus DSLR look to your pictures.
• Enjoy your photography, with satisfyingly responsive handling and a bright optical viewfinder.
• Full HD movies look superb online and on your home TV. Even fast movement is kept in sharp focus.
• Connect quickly to your compatible smartphone or tablet for image sharing and remote camera control.
• Digital Camera EOS 800D Body Eyecup EF Camera Cover R-F-3 Wide Strap EW-400D Battery Charger LC-E17E Battery Pack LP-E17 Power Cable User Manual Kit
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon EOS 800D
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

6. Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens (Silver)

User Ratings: 74 4

Pentax 16994 First Impressions

"I grade it very high."

I got it at the best price for this kit. Just buy this, you will not regret it. All other cameras in this category are much more expensive. But that's what this entry level camera is all about. The Pentax 16994 captured the action like a pro.

• Pentax K-70 Weather-Sealed DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens (Silver)
• ALL WEATHER DSLR: Dustproof, Weather resistant and outstanding cold proof performance down to 10°C; The PENTAX K 70 expands the boundaries of photo shooting
• HIGH PERFORMANCE IMAGE SENSOR: Equipped with AA filter free design APS C size CMOS image sensor with 24.24 MP
• OPTICAL VIEWFINDER WITH 100 percent FIELD OF VIEW: PENTAX K 70’s viewfinder provides a large, sharp view of the subject, allowing you to capture it exactly the way you want
• HIGH ISO102400: Super high sensitivity photography to capture dramatic scenes of nature in sharp, high resolution images
• PIXEL SHIFT RESOLUTION SYSTEM: Optimizing the potential of the high pixel image sensor to capture breathtaking, super high resolution images
• IN BODY SHAKE REDUCTION: PENTAX K 70 features the in body Shake Reduction mechanism with a compensation effect of 4.5 shutter steps; It works effectively with all PENTAX interchangeable lenses
• HIGH PERFORMANCE AF SYSTEM: Responsive, high precision AF system to capture a sharp, crisp image of the subject in a wide range of photographic scenes
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Pentax 16994
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

7. Canon EOS Rebel T7i Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (Kit Box) 1894C001 - Bundle with 64GB Memory Card...

Canon 1894C001 First Impressions

"I love my Canon 1894C001."

From my first few casual shots the results blew me away. Very good camera for the size. Just buy this, you will not regret it. That little piece of glass produces some amazingly sharp pictures. It is worth the trade-off when doing astro-photography.

• Canon EOS Rebel T7i Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (Kit Box) 1894C001 - Bundle with 64GB Memory Card, Extra Battery, Tripod + More
• This 6AVE Bundle includes Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera Body Only (Kit Box) + All Standard manufacturer included accessories, 64GB SDHC CLASS 10 MEMORY Card, Memory Card Wallet, 1- Spare Battery for Canon LPE17, Soft Carrying Case, Full Size Digital Camera Tripod, Digital Slave Flash, Universal Wireless Remote Shutter Release, 5 piece Lens Cleaning Kit, Microfiber Cleaning Cloth (see full list in description below)
• The Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera features a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor that deliver high sensitivity and fast camera performance to suit both stills and video applications
• The T7i supports Full HD 1080p video recording at up to 60 fps in the MP4 format with IPB compression
• Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC allows for easy wireless sharing of both photos and movies to a linked mobile device
• 3.0 inch 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD is featured for intuitive settings control and live view monitoring, and it uses a vari-angle design to permit easier viewing from high and low working angles. Also Features an OPTICAL VIEWFINDER That Lets You SEE WHAT THE LENS SEES which provides much better clarity and dynamic range

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 1894C001
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

8. Canon EOS REBEL T7i Video Creator Kit

User Ratings: 86 2

Canon 1894C021 First Impressions

"So far so good!"

The read/write speed is seriously blazing fast. This lens is a good complement to the existing ones I have. The Canon 1894C021 captured the action like a pro. Canon still services this camera. I've been more than happy with this Pocket DSLR Camera.

• Canon EOS REBEL T7i Video Creator Kit
• Optical Viewfinder with a 45 point All Cross type AF System
• Fast & Accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase detection
• 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 1894C021
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability

9. Pentax KP 24.32 Ultra-Compact Weatherproof DSLR with 3" LCD, Black w/Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens fo...

User Ratings: 87

Pentax First Impressions

"Solid deal."

This, in my opinion is a great camera to start learning on. All around for the price, it was still worth it. If you are a point and shoot person forget it here. This lens is a good complement to the existing ones I have. I would highly recommend this Pentax and bundle.

• Pentax KP 24.32 Ultra-Compact Weatherproof DSLR with 3" LCD, Black w/Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
• 24.3 effective Megapixel APS C AA filter less CMOS sensor with Iso 819200 and pixel shift resolution
• 5 Axis shake reduction system
• Pixel shift resolution technology; Uses shake reduction to move the image sensor in single pixel increments, to capture 4 images that are combined into a single, Hi Res image
• In camera shake reduction (SR): the Pentax digital SLR K Series cameras are equipped with the SR mechanism built into the camera body; Because shake reduction is applied in the camera body, this means that any lens Compatible with the K Series cameras will benefit from image stabilization
• Ideal as a first lens: enabling unique imaging that is only possible with fixed focal point lenses, namely, large blurring of the background and sharp resolution to the edges of the image
• Easy to use standard lens: This is ideal as a regular use lens for shooting snapshots, Landscapes, portraits, and a variety of other subjects

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

10. Nikon D7000 DSLR (Body Only)

User Ratings: 78 4

Nikon 25468 First Impressions

"Solid deal."

Camera, batteries and memory cards all top notch. The difference is the excellent Nikon lens. I shot video of my 5 year old son riding his bike today. I've been more than happy with this Pocket DSLR Camera. Though I have nothing to complain about the Nikon 25468.

• Nikon D7000 DSLR (Body Only)
• High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
• Body only; lenses sold separately
• High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots
• Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
• Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Nikon 25468
• Battery Life
• Picture Quality
• Ergonomics
• Quality
• Value For Money
• Affordability