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The best DSLRs that have excellent image quality up to 519 ISO for less than $5,000

#1

Nikon D800

Announced 4 months ago
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Nikon D800

$2,999 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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2,853 ISO
True resolution
High true resolution
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36.2 MP
Color depth
Great color depth
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25.3 bits
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Low light performance 2,853 ISO
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True resolution 36.2 MP
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Megapixels 36.2 MP
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Image stabilization None
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 14.4 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Viewfinder size 0.72x
#2

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Announced 3 months ago
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

$3,499 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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2,293 ISO
Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
Light sensitivity
High ISO
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25,600 ISO
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Low light performance 2,293 ISO
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True resolution 22.1 MP
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Megapixels 22.1 MP
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Image stabilization None
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 11.7 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Viewfinder size 0.71x
#3

Nikon D700

Announced over 2 years ago
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Nikon D700

$2,649 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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2,303 ISO
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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71.7 µm²
Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
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Low light performance 2,303 ISO
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True resolution 12.1 MP
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Megapixels 12.1 MP
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Image stabilization None
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 12.2 EV
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Movie format None
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Viewfinder size 0.72x
#4

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Announced over 2 years ago
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

$2,130 

Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.71x
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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41.1 µm²
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Low light performance 1,815 ISO
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True resolution 21 MP
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Megapixels 21 MP
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Image stabilization None
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 11.9 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Viewfinder size 0.71x
#5

Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

Announced over 2 years ago
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

$2,893 

Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.74x
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 35.9x24.0mm
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Low light performance 1,431 ISO
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True resolution 24.4 MP
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Megapixels 24.4 MP
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Live view No
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Dynamic range 12.3 EV
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Movie format None
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Viewfinder size 0.74x
#6

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Announced over 2 years ago
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

$2,900 (w/ lens)

Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.74x
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 35.9x24.0mm
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Low light performance 1,415 ISO
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True resolution 24.4 MP
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Megapixels 24.4 MP
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Live view No
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Dynamic range 12.2 EV
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Movie format None
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Viewfinder size 0.74x
#7

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 52
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

$5,000 

Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
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10 fps
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
Light sensitivity (boost)
High ISO (boost)
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102,400 ISO
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Low light performance 1,320 ISO
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True resolution 16 MP
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Image stabilization None
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 12 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Viewfinder size 0.59x
#8

Pentax K-5

Announced over a year ago
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Pentax K-5

$888 

Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
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14.1 EV
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
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Low light performance 1,162 ISO
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 14.1 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 25fps
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Viewfinder size 0.60x
#9

Nikon D7000

Announced over a year ago
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Nikon D7000

$1,000 

Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
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13.9 EV
Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
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Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
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Low light performance 1,167 ISO
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Image stabilization None
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 13.9 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 24fps
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Viewfinder size 0.62x
#10

Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

Announced over a year ago
explain score 43
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

$949 (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
Storage slots
More storage slots
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2
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Low light performance 1,121 ISO
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True resolution 16 MP
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Live view Yes
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Dynamic range 13.3 EV
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Movie format 1080p @ 30fps
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Viewfinder size 0.52x