The best DSLRs for less than $1,000

DSLRs typically have great image quality due to their large sensor sizes. Snapsort found 26 DSLRs for image quality for less than $1,000, and ranks the Nikon D5100 the best. Snapsort looked at 49 recent DSLRs for image quality to give this recommendation, they range from $334 to $8,000, with an average price of $1,358.

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DSLRs excel compared to digicams at taking shots in low light situations. Find the DSLR that takes the best quality images at high ISO. Snapsort found 25 DSLRs for low light for less than $1,000, and ranks the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 the best. Snapsort looked at 47 recent DSLRs for low light to give this recommendation, they range from $334 to $8,000, with an average price of $1,386.

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DSLRs capture beautiful movies, with the right settings and lenses you can get that hollywood look. Snapsort found 13 DSLRs for movies for less than $1,000, and ranks the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 the best. Snapsort looked at 24 recent DSLRs for movies to give this recommendation, they range from $379 to $8,515, with an average price of $1,664.

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DSLRs keep getting smaller, giving you the power of an SLR without the inconvenience. Snapsort found 1 small DSLR for less than $1,000, and ranks the Olympus E-450 the best. Snapsort looked at 2 recent small DSLRs to give this recommendation, they range from $482 to $482, with an average price of $482.

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