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The best DSLRs that have excellent image quality up to 519 ISO for less than $500

#1

Nikon D5100

Announced over a year ago
explain score 100
Nikon D5100

$500 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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1,183 ISO
Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
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13 EV
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 30fps
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Low light performance 1,183 ISO
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Dynamic range 13 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Screen resolution 920k dots
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Screen size 3.0"
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Live view Yes
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Color depth 23.5 bits
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
#2

Nikon D3100

Announced over a year ago
explain score 70
Nikon D3100

$500 (w/ lens)

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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919 ISO
Movie format
Full HD
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1080p @ 24fps
Screen size
Large screen
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3.0"
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Low light performance 919 ISO
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Dynamic range 11.3 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 24fps
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Screen resolution 230k dots
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Screen size 3.0"
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Live view Yes
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Color depth 22.5 bits
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Megapixels 14.2 MP
#3

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 65
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

$475 

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Full HD
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1080p @ 20fps
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
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920k dots
Screen size
Large screen
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3.0"
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Low light performance 663 ISO
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Dynamic range 11.5 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 20fps
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Screen resolution 920k dots
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Screen size 3.0"
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Live view Yes
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Color depth 21.7 bits
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Megapixels 15.1 MP
#4

Canon Rebel T3

Announced over a year ago
explain score 54
Canon Rebel T3

$333 

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Has live view
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Announced
New
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February, 2011
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Low light performance 755 ISO
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Dynamic range 11 EV
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Movie format 720p @ 30fps
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Screen resolution 230k dots
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Screen size 2.7"
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Live view Yes
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Color depth 21.9 bits
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Megapixels 12.2 MP
#5

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 51
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

$299 

Pixel size
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32.6 µm²
Live view
Has live view
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Thickness
Thin
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2.6"
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Low light performance 719 ISO
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Dynamic range 10.9 EV
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Movie format None
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Screen resolution 230k dots
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Screen size 2.5"
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Live view Yes
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Color depth 22 bits
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Megapixels 10.1 MP
#6

Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

Announced over a year ago
explain score 51
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

$471 (w/ lens)

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Live view
Has live view
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Low light performance 607 ISO
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Dynamic range 11.5 EV
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Movie format None
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Screen resolution 230k dots
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Screen size 2.7"
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Live view Yes
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Color depth 22.5 bits
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Megapixels 14 MP
#7

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

$429 

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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36.8 µm²
Storage slots
More storage slots
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Low light performance 531 ISO
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Dynamic range 11.4 EV
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Movie format None
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Screen resolution 230k dots
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Screen size 2.7"
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Live view No
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Color depth 22.3 bits
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Megapixels 10 MP
#8

Nikon D3000

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 45
Nikon D3000

$449 (w/ lens)

Screen size
Large screen
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3.0"
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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37.2 µm²
Size
Really small
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Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm
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Low light performance 563 ISO
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Dynamic range 11.1 EV
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Movie format None
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Screen resolution 230k dots
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Screen size 3.0"
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Live view No
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Color depth 22.3 bits
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Megapixels 10 MP