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The Bottom Line: Though Sony's CES 2013 camera announcements aren't showstoppers, its one CMOS-based model shows the features coming when the rest of the lineup gets refreshed. Read review

Specs: Compact zoom digital camera, 16.2 megapixels, 8 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

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  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While it's not a no-brainer upgrade over the Mark II, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is worth the price premium if better performance and configurability matter to you. Read review

Specs: SLR, 22.3 megapixels, 24 x 36mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot S100 is a generally great little camera for advanced shooters who don't mind slowing down a bit from a dSLR. Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/1.7", CMOS, Optical

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The Bottom Line: Through the entire range of its 25-600mm lens, the Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a bright f2.8 maximum aperture. Oh, and Panasonic announced a couple other megazooms, too. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 21 x, 1/2.33", CCD, Optical

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a terrific lens and a great full-frame sensor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 delivers the best photos we've seen from a fixed-lens camera. But that doesn't come cheap. Read review

Specs: 24.3 megapixels, 23.9 x 35.8mm, Exmor CMOS, Electronic (Steady Shot)

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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: An excellent midrange dSLR, the Canon EOS 7D delivers for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, 18 megapixels, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: An unsurprisingly great camera that's worth every penny of its higher price for its target market of professional nonsports photographers, the Nikon D800 should definitely please those who've been waiting patiently to replace their older Nikon equipment. Read review

Specs: SLR, 36.3 megapixels, 24 x 35.9mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A nice feature set and a long lens make the Fujifilm FinePix S4500 one of the better megazoom cameras available for those on a budget. Read review

Specs: Full body, 14 megapixels, 30 x, 24 - 720mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS

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  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: A good option if you're looking for something fast with a viewfinder and tilting LCD, the Sony Alpha SLT-A37 is a solid but not outstanding sub-$800 dSLR-style camera. Read review

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're after a wide and long lens and excellent photo quality, the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a standout. In features, design, and performance, though, it's a bit lacking. Read review

Specs: Full body, 12.1 megapixels, 35 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Outside of its relatively high cost of ownership and average point-and-shoot picture quality, the Samsung Galaxy Camera definitely delivers the shoot-and-share experience of a smartphone with the features of a compact camera. Read review

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nikon Coolpix L810 offers a lot of specs at a low price. If you need fast shooting performance, though, you'll need to spend more money. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16.1 megapixels, 26 x, 22.5 - 585mm F/3.1, 1/2.3", CCD, Optical

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The compact Nikon Coolpix S9300 is a good choice for anyone after a pure point-and-shoot experience and a long zoom lens. But, depending on needs, you might want to wait for a price drop. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 18 x, 25 - 450mm F/3.5, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The rugged camera that doesn't look rugged, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 is a nice option for people wanting an ultracompact for days by the pool and nights on the town. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 16.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: For Nikon devotees looking for the fastest body available, the D4 delivers. Read review

Specs: SLR, 16.2 megapixels, 23.9 x 36mm, CMOS

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The Bottom Line: The company consolidates its entry-level SLT line into a single model. Read review

Specs: Digital SLR Camera, 20.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, CMOS, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

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  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Nikon D600 is a really good camera for the money, as long as you're willing to shell out for the lenses that can do it justice. Read review

Specs: SLR, 24.3 megapixels, 24 x 35.9mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a lot to like and just a little to dislike, the Sony Alpha NEX-7 comes up a winner, albeit an expensive one. Read review

Specs: 24.3 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: While the Canon EOS Rebel T5i is -- almost literally -- the same solid camera as its predecessor, it's starting to lag frustratingly behind the competition in some ways. Read review

Specs: 18 megapixels, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While it's not the best in any particular aspect, and you probably don't want to use it for video, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 offers an excellent balance of size, features, performance, and photo quality for the money. Read review

Specs: 12.3 megapixels, 34mm F/2.8, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: With dual LCDs and built-in Wi-Fi, Samsung's DV150F Dual-View Smart Camera is an inexpensive problem-solver for those who like to shoot and share. Read review

Specs: Compact DualView, 16.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", CCD, Electronic

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  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates for most of its annoyances. Read review

Specs: SLR, 15.1 megapixels, 3 x, 29 - 88mm F/3.5, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS, Optical

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  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it doesn't offer much for upgraders, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 is still a very good rugged camera. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 4.6 x, 1/2.33", Hi-Speed CCD, Optical (POWER O.I.S. with Active Mode)