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The best recent DSLRs that score at least 74 in image quality

#1

Nikon D800

Announced 4 months ago
explain score 100
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
Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
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Low light performance 2,853 ISO
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Viewfinder size 0.72x
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Megapixels 36.2 MP
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Screen size 3.2"
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Image stabilization None
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Dynamic range 14.4 EV
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True resolution 36.2 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
#2

Nikon D4

Announced 5 months ago
explain score 91
Nikon D4

$5,999 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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2,965 ISO
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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54.3 µm²
Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
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Low light performance 2,965 ISO
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Viewfinder size 0.70x
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Megapixels 15.9 MP
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Screen size 3.2"
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Image stabilization None
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Dynamic range 13.1 EV
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True resolution 15.9 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
#3

Pentax K-5

Announced over a year ago
explain score 80
Pentax K-5

$888 

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
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Pentaprism
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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Viewfinder size 0.60x
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Dynamic range 14.1 EV
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
#4

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Announced 3 months ago
explain score 78
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"
Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
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Low light performance 2,293 ISO
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Viewfinder size 0.71x
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Megapixels 22.1 MP
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Screen size 3.2"
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Image stabilization None
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Dynamic range 11.7 EV
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True resolution 22.1 MP
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#5

Nikon D7000

Announced over a year ago
explain score 74
Nikon D7000

$1,000 

Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
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Pentaprism
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
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Low light performance 1,167 ISO
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Viewfinder size 0.62x
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Image stabilization None
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Dynamic range 13.9 EV
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
#6

Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

Announced over a year ago
explain score 72
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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Viewfinder size 0.52x
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Dynamic range 13.3 EV
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True resolution 16 MP
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Viewfinder Pentamirror
#7

Nikon D5100

Announced over a year ago
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Nikon D5100

$500 

Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Popularity
Very popular
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Among snapsort users
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Low light performance 1,183 ISO
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Viewfinder size 0.51x
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Image stabilization None
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Dynamic range 13 EV
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder Pentamirror
#8

Sony SLT-A77

Announced 10 months ago
explain score 70
Sony SLT-A77

$1,398 

Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
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12 fps
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
GPS
Built-in GPS
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Great for travel
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Low light performance 801 ISO
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Viewfinder size 0.72x
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Megapixels 24 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Dynamic range 13.2 EV
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True resolution 24 MP
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Viewfinder Digital
#9

Sony SLT-A65

Announced 10 months ago
explain score 63
Sony SLT-A65

$898 

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
GPS
Built-in GPS
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Great for travel
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
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Low light performance 717 ISO
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Viewfinder size 0.71x
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Megapixels 24 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Dynamic range 12.6 EV
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True resolution 24 MP
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Viewfinder Digital
#10

Sony SLT A35

Announced a year ago
explain score 60
Sony SLT A35

$598 

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Weight
Light-weight
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415 g
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Low light performance 763 ISO
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Viewfinder size n/a
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Dynamic range 12.7 EV
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True resolution 16 MP
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Viewfinder Digital