Nikon D3 (body only)
With excellent photo quality, especially at high ISO sensitivity, top-notch low-light autofocus, great performance and a tank of a body, the Nikon D3 does a pro proud.
Price: $4,075.00 - $4,999.95 (check prices)
Filed in: Best professional dSLR cameras
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Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens)
Nikon packs a lot of features, great performance, and good photo quality into the D90, making it an excellent value for the money.
Price: $1,149.00 - $1,349.98 (check prices)
Filed in: Best midrange digital SLR cameras
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 (Black)
Among the popular megazoom models, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 stands out for its combination of high-quality photos, solid performance, and broad feature set.
Price: $296.99 - $416.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best megazoom cameras
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (silver)
The small, snazzy Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 hits the top of the ultracompact-camera chart by delivering solid performance and excellent photo quality, combined with a lot of in-camera photo storage and sharing features, in an eye-catching package.
Price: $328.90 - $439.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 10 megapixel cameras
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Canon PowerShot A590 IS
When your budget won't stretch far, you don't have a lot of choices. Among the handful of decent digital cameras less than $200, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS offers the good combination of performance and photo quality for the money.
Price: $109.95 - $245.00 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 8 & 9 megapixel cameras, Best budget cameras
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