The best DSLRs for less than $500

DSLRs typically have great image quality due to their large sensor sizes. Snapsort found 9 DSLRs for image quality for less than $500, and ranks the Nikon D5100 the best. Snapsort looked at 51 recent DSLRs for image quality to give this recommendation, they range from $299 to $7,997, with an average price of $1,607.

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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 8 DSLRs for low light for less than $500, and ranks the Nikon D5100 the best. Snapsort looked at 49 recent DSLRs for low light to give this recommendation, they range from $299 to $7,997, with an average price of $1,647.

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DSLRs capture beautiful movies, with the right settings and lenses you can get that hollywood look. Snapsort found 4 DSLRs for movies for less than $500, and ranks the Nikon D5100 the best. Snapsort looked at 33 recent DSLRs for movies to give this recommendation, they range from $333 to $16,068, with an average price of $2,089.

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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 $500, and ranks the Olympus E-450 the best. Snapsort looked at 1 recent small DSLRs to give this recommendation, they range from $482 to $482, with an average price of $482.

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