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The best prosumer size entry-level DSLRs announced in the last 32 months

#1

Pentax K-5

Announced over a year ago
explain score 100
Pentax K-5

$888 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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1,162 ISO
Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
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14.1 EV
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
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Size Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Low light performance 1,162 ISO
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Screen resolution 920k dots
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Color depth 23.7 bits
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Dynamic range 14.1 EV
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External mic jack Yes
#2

Nikon D5100

Announced over a year ago
explain score 93
Nikon D5100

$500 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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1,183 ISO
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
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Size Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Low light performance 1,183 ISO
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Screen resolution 920k dots
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Color depth 23.5 bits
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Dynamic range 13 EV
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External mic jack Yes
#3

Pentax K-r

Announced over a year ago
explain score 92
Pentax K-r

$631 (w/ lens)

Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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30.5 µm²
Thickness
Thin
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2.7"
Fastest shutter speed
Fast shutter speed
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1/6000 of a second
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Size Prosumer size 125x97x68 mm
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Low light performance 755 ISO
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Screen resolution 920k dots
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Megapixels 12.2 MP
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Color depth 22.9 bits
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Dynamic range 12.4 EV
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External mic jack No
#4

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Announced over 2 years ago
explain score 91
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

$544 

Supports 24p
24p movies
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For that film look
Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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162 lenses
Size
Really small
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Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
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Size Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Low light performance 784 ISO
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Screen resolution 1,040k dots
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Megapixels 17.9 MP
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Color depth 22.1 bits
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Dynamic range 11.5 EV
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External mic jack Yes
#5

Nikon D3100

Announced over a year ago
explain score 85
Nikon D3100

$500 (w/ lens)

Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
Supports 24p
24p movies
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For that film look
Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
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Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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Size Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Low light performance 919 ISO
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Screen resolution 230k dots
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Megapixels 14.2 MP
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Color depth 22.5 bits
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Dynamic range 11.3 EV
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External mic jack No
#6

Sony SLT-A55

Announced over a year ago
explain score 84
Sony SLT-A55

$598 

Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
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10 fps
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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Size Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Low light performance 816 ISO
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Screen resolution 921k dots
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Color depth 23 bits
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Dynamic range 12.4 EV
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External mic jack Yes
#7

Pentax K-30

Announced in the last week
explain score 84
Pentax K-30
Weather sealed
Weather sealed
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Shoot in extreme weather
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
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Pentaprism
Supports 24p
24p movies
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For that film look
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Size Prosumer size 130x97x71 mm
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Low light performance n/a
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Screen resolution 921k dots
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Megapixels 16.1 MP
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Color depth n/a
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Dynamic range n/a
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External mic jack No
#8

Sony SLT A35

Announced a year ago
explain score 82
Sony SLT A35

$598 

Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
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Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Weight
Light-weight
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415 g
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Size Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Low light performance 763 ISO
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Screen resolution 921k dots
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Megapixels 16 MP
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Color depth 23.3 bits
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Dynamic range 12.7 EV
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External mic jack Yes
#9

Sony SLT-A33

Announced over a year ago
explain score 81
Sony SLT-A33

$669 (w/ lens)

Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Movie continuous focus
Movie continuous focus
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Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Pixel size
Large sensor pixels
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26.1 µm²
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Size Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Low light performance 591 ISO
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Screen resolution 921k dots
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Megapixels 14 MP
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Color depth 22.8 bits
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Dynamic range 12.6 EV
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External mic jack Yes
#10

Nikon D3200

Announced last month
explain score 78
Nikon D3200

$699 (w/ lens)

True resolution
High true resolution
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24.1 MP
Lens availability
Slightly more lenses available
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169 lenses
Supports 24p
24p movies
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For that film look
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Size Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Low light performance n/a
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Screen resolution 921k dots
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Megapixels 24.1 MP
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Color depth n/a
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Dynamic range n/a
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External mic jack Yes