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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While it provides one of the best touch-screen experiences in its class and the compact body is quite comfortable to shoot with, the Canon EOS M's disappointing performance and blah feature set make it less attractive than competitors. Read review

Specs: 18 megapixels, 14.9 x 22.3mm, CMOS

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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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  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: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The replacement for the G3, the G5, brings its autofocus system up to the latest generation. Read review

Specs: 16.05 megapixels, 3 x, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: 20.3 megapixels, 2.5 x, 15.7 x 23.5mm, CMOS

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Some first impressions of the company's new compact, least expensive interchangeable-lens camera. Read review

Specs: Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera, 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Reasonably priced for an interchangeable-lens model, with the same high-quality photos of its siblings, the E-PL1 nevertheless suffers from slow performance that makes it a poor choice for snapshooters looking to upgrade. Read review

Specs: 12.3 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, High speed Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Do a lower price and claimed performance improvements enhance the small-sensored ILC's appeal? Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.4 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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The Bottom Line: While there are some other enhancements to the camera, a grip may be the most notable. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Despite a sensor and LCD upgrade, this doesn't seem like a major change from its predecessor. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 offers the type of performance and photo quality in a relatively small design many point-and-shoot graduates will like. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (POWER O.I.S.)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: How the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 stacks up to its competition depends upon your priorities: it's the speed king, with the best design for manually oriented shooters, but its image quality lags the field. Read review

Specs: 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.6 x 23.4mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A lot of people will like the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 for its excellent photo quality and a now more usable design, but it can get unexpectedly heavy with the zoom E-mount lenses and it's still a bit more expensive than many point-and-shoot upgraders will like. Read review

Specs: 16.2 megapixels, 24mm F/2.8, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A well-designed camera with an interface that creative photographers can customize to their liking, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 deserves serious consideration if you're looking for a modestly compact interchangeable-lens model. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's a great option if you have a shelf full of K-mount lenses and don't mind missing some action shots, but the Pentax K-01 isn't such a great option for a typical amateur photographer. Read review

Specs: 16.28 megapixels, 61mm F/2.8, 15.7 x 23.7mm, CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Do a lower price and claimed performance improvements enhance the small-sensored ILC's appeal? Read review

Specs: Compact, 12.4 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.3", BSI-CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Nikon 1 J1 is a fine camera, but there's nothing here that screams out "buy it" over similar competitors. It's also on the expensive side for a point-and-shoot upgrader, but has drawbacks for the more advanced user. Read review

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 81mm F/3.5, 13.2 x 8.8mm, High Speed AF CMOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A great interchangeable-lens model if you're looking for better photo quality and/or a more advanced feature set than your current point-and-shoot offers, the Olympus PEN E-PL2 still doesn't satisfy for photographing active kids and pets. Read review

Specs: 12.3 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, High speed Live MOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a camera that's not quite as big as a dSLR but doesn't skimp on hardware controls or features like an articulated LCD, EVF and stereo full HD video, the G3 is one of my top options. But performance is hit-and-miss for shooting action, so you may end up having to go with something just a bit bigger, anyway. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A well-designed camera with an interface that creative photographers can customize to their liking, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 deserves serious consideration if you're looking for a modestly compact interchangeable-lens model. Read review

Specs: 16 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 16.28 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.7 x 23.7mm, CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)