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Canon EOS Rebel T3 (with 18-55mm IS II lens) Reviewed on July 8, 2011 Check prices
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$335 to $628 at 11 stores $499.00 - Amazon.com $449.99 - Dell Home $449.00 - Walmart.com Check prices
Canon EOS Rebel T3 (with 18-55mm IS II lens)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's a perfectly fine entry-level camera, there are better options for the money than the Canon EOS Rebel T3. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.2 megapixels, 3 x, 29 - 88mm F/3.5, 14.7 x 22mm, CMOS, Optical

Nikon D5100 (with 18-55mm VR lens) Reviewed on April 8, 2011 Check prices
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$479 to $748 at 10 stores $596.95 - Amazon.com $599.99 - Dell Home $596.95 - Buydig.com Check prices
Nikon D5100 (with 18-55mm VR lens)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't rank first based on any individual aspect of the camera, the Nikon D5100 delivers a solid combination of image quality, performance, features, and design that puts it out in front if you're looking for a well-rounded option under $1,000. Read review

Specs: SLR, 16.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.6 x 23.6mm, CMOS, Optical

Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm lens, Black) Reviewed on October 21, 2010 Check prices
Product overview
$446 to $748 at 10 stores Rebate
    Rebate amount: $0
    Exp. date: 1/31/2013
    $250 cash back by mail when purchased with an Epson Photo R2880 Printer (C11CA16201)! Products must appear on the same receipt/invoice
$446.95 - Amazon.com $449.99 - Dell Home $446.95 - Walmart.com Check prices
Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very good entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100 delivers excellent photo quality in a body that's streamlined for experienced photographers, but relatively unintimidating for the less advanced. Its only weakness is performance; though solid, it nevertheless lags behind the competition. Read review

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.4 x 23.1mm, CMOS, Optical

Nikon D3200 (with 18-55mm VR lens, Black) Reviewed on June 4, 2012 Check prices
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$489 to $849 at 10 stores $546.95 - Amazon.com $549.99 - Dell Home $669.99 - FumFie.com Check prices
Nikon D3200 (with 18-55mm VR lens, Black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid if unexceptional entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3200 should still please most folks looking for an upgrade from their point-and-shoots. Read review

Specs: DSLR, 24.2 megapixels, 3 x, 15.4 x 23.2mm, CMOS, Optical

Nikon D3000 (18mm-55mm VR lens) Reviewed on September 24, 2009 Check prices
Product overview
$499 at 1 store Rebate
    Rebate amount: $0
    Exp. date: 1/31/2013
    $250 cash back by mail when purchased with an Epson Photo R2880 Printer (C11CA16201)! Products must appear on the same receipt/invoice
$499.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Nikon D3000 (18mm-55mm VR lens)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CCD, Optical

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Reviewed on July 20, 2006 Check prices
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$484 to $644 at 2 stores $484.48 - Memory4Less.com $644.29 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Alpha DSLR-A100 deserves consideration whether you're looking for an alternative to Canon and Nikon, you already own a selection of Maxxum AF lenses, or you're looking for your first digital SLR. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 (with 18-70mm lens) Reviewed on March 11, 2008 Check prices
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$497 at 1 store $497.40 - Memory4Less.com Check prices
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 (with 18-70mm lens)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a solid entry-level dSLR that doesn't really stand out in its very competitive field. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3.9 x, 15.8 x 23.6mm, Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (with 18mm-to-55mm lens, Black) Reviewed on May 5, 2005 Check prices
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$495 at 1 store $495.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (with 18mm-to-55mm lens, Black)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    4.0 stars Excellent
      Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur digital SLR photographers, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model. Read review

Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 14.8 x 22.2mm, CMOS

Sony Alpha SLT-A55V (Body Only) Reviewed on November 16, 2010 Check prices
Product overview
$499 to $800 at 2 stores Rebate
    Rebate amount: $0
    Exp. date: 1/31/2013
    $250 cash back by mail when purchased with an Epson Photo R2880 Printer (C11CA16201)! Products must appear on the same receipt/invoice
$800.24 - Memory4Less.com $499.97 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Sony Alpha SLT-A55V (Body Only)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Expensive and probably a bit large for the typical point-and-shoot upgrader, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V nevertheless delivers the performance and photo quality boost those shooters are expecting. Read review

Specs: SLR, 16.2 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm VR Lens, Red) Check prices
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$484 at 1 store $484.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Nikon D3100 (with 18-55mm VR Lens, Red)

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.4 x 23.1mm, CMOS, Optical

Olympus Evolt E420 (with 14-42mm Lens) Check prices
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$437 at 1 store $437.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Olympus Evolt E420 (with 14-42mm Lens)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    0.0 stars
      Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: SLR, 10 megapixels, 3 x, 28 - 84mm F/3.5, 13.0 x 17.3mm, Live MOS, Electronic

Pentax K100D (Body Only) Reviewed on August 28, 2006 Check prices
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$499 at 1 store $499.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Pentax K100D (Body Only)
  • CNET Editor rating:
    3.5 stars Very good
      Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
  • Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its built-in image stabilization and comfy mix of manual and automatic features, the Pentax K100D is one of the best dSLR bargains on the market. Read review

Specs: SLR, 6.1 megapixels, CCD, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

Sony Alpha SLT-A57 (Body Only, Black) Check prices
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$459 at 1 store $459.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Sony Alpha SLT-A57 (Body Only, Black)

Specs: SLR, 16.1 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

Sony Alpha SLT-A35 (Body Only) Reviewed on July 15, 2011 Check prices
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$484 at 2 stores $484.00 - Amazon.com $484.00 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Sony Alpha SLT-A35 (Body Only)

The Bottom Line: A solid camera for point-and-shoot upgraders who want to be able to shoot action and video, the Sonly Alpha SLT-A35's bulk may still be a turn-off for some. Read review

Specs: SLR, 16.2 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.4mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

Nikon D5000 (Body Only) Reviewed on May 8, 2009 Check prices
Product overview
$469 at 1 store Rebate
    Rebate amount: $0
    Exp. date: 1/31/2013
    $250 cash back by mail when purchased with an Epson Photo R2880 Printer (C11CA16201)! Products must appear on the same receipt/invoice
$469.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices
Nikon D5000 (Body Only)

The Bottom Line: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money. Read review

Specs: SLR, 12.3 megapixels, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CMOS

Pentax K-30 (Body Only, Blue) Check prices
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$488 to $749 at 6 stores $549.00 - Amazon.com $749.95 - Cascio Interstate Music $599.99 - Crutchfield Check prices
Pentax K-30 (Body Only, Blue)

Specs: SLR, 16.3 megapixels, 15.7 x 23.7mm, CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

Pentax K-30 (body only, Black) Check prices
Product overview
$488 to $775 at 8 stores $567.74 - BuySehi $549.00 - B&H Photo-Video $631.67 - TigerDirect.com Check prices
Pentax K-30 (body only, Black)

Specs: SLR, 16.3 megapixels, 15.7 x 23.7mm, CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

Nikon D3100 - digital camera Check prices
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$458 at 1 store $458.79 - Buydig.com Check prices
Nikon D3100 - digital camera

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 15.4 x 23.1mm, CMOS, Optical

Pentax K-30 (body only, White) Check prices
Product overview
$488 to $775 at 8 stores $581.98 - Amazon.com $749.95 - Cascio Interstate Music $599.99 - Crutchfield Check prices
Pentax K-30 (body only, White)

Specs: SLR, 16.3 megapixels, 15.7 x 23.7mm, CMOS, Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)

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