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The best DSLRs that score at least 80 in image quality announced in the last 32 months

#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
Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
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Low light performance 2,853 ISO
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Dynamic range 14.4 EV
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Megapixels 36.2 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.72x
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True resolution 36.2 MP
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Screen size 3.2"
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Pixel size 23.8 µm²
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Image stabilization None
#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
Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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54.3 µm²
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Low light performance 2,965 ISO
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Dynamic range 13.1 EV
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Megapixels 15.9 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.70x
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True resolution 15.9 MP
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Screen size 3.2"
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Pixel size 54.3 µm²
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Image stabilization None
#3

Nikon D3S

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 83
Nikon D3S

$5,197 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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3,253 ISO
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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71.4 µm²
Sensor size
Large sensor
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Full frame 36.0x23.9mm
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Low light performance 3,253 ISO
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Dynamic range 12 EV
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Megapixels 12.1 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.70x
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True resolution 12.1 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Pixel size 71.4 µm²
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Image stabilization None
#4

Pentax K-5

Announced over a year ago
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Pentax K-5

$888 

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Size
Really small
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Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm
Thickness
Thin
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2.9"
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Low light performance 1,162 ISO
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Dynamic range 14.1 EV
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.60x
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Pixel size 23 µm²
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
#5

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Announced 3 months ago
explain score 78
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

$3,499 

Screen size
Large screen
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3.2"
Light sensitivity
High ISO
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25,600 ISO
Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
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0.71x
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Low light performance 2,293 ISO
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Dynamic range 11.7 EV
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Megapixels 22.1 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.71x
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True resolution 22.1 MP
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Screen size 3.2"
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Pixel size 39.1 µm²
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Image stabilization None
#6

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
Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
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Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Size
Really small
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Professional size 132x105x77 mm
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Low light performance 1,167 ISO
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Dynamic range 13.9 EV
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.62x
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Pixel size 22.9 µm²
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Image stabilization None
#7

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
Weight
Light-weight
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599 g
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Low light performance 1,121 ISO
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Dynamic range 13.3 EV
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.52x
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True resolution 16 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Pixel size 22.9 µm²
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
#8

Nikon D5100

Announced over a year ago
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Nikon D5100

$500 

Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
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Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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Low light performance 1,183 ISO
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Dynamic range 13 EV
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Viewfinder size 0.51x
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True resolution 16.1 MP
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Screen size 3.0"
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Pixel size 22.9 µm²
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Image stabilization None