Best Digital SLRs over $600 and under $1000 – Comparison

September 25, 2011 by SmartReview
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Best Digital SLRs priced over $600 and under $1000 – This is a roundup of the Top-Rated mid-range Digital SLRs. Prices of digital SLRs have dropped dramatically over the years, while features and capabilities have increased. This price range has more features than the low end SLRs, including HD video capture, Live View, higher megapixels, and higher ISO. Below is a comparison chart of the top rated SLRs in this price range, along with the key features and reviews for each model.

Best Rated Digital SLRs Priced over $600 and under $1000

Canon Rebel T3i (2011)	Nikon D5100 (2011)	Sony Alpha A380Y	Canon Rebel T2i
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APS-C Imager 18.0 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 1,040,000 pxls LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 3.7 fps 5.1″ x 3.8″ x 3.0″ Digic 4 Processor External Mic Jack Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 60fps	DX Imager 16.2 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 4.0 fps 5.0″ x 3.8″ x 3.1″ EXPEED2 processor External Mic Jack Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 24fps	APS-C Imager 14.2 Megapixels No Movie Mode —- ISO 100-3200 2.7-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 pixels LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 2.5 fps 4.99″ x 3.78″ x 2.78″ Bionz Processor SteadyShot inside camera image stabilization	APS-C Imager 18.0 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-6400 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 1,040,000 pxls LCD Live View Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 3.7 fps 5.1″ x 3.8″ x 3.0″ Digic 4 Processor External Mic Jack Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 24fps 720p @ 60fps

Glossary of Terms

Full Frame Imager = This means that the imaging sensor is the same size as 35mm film. 35mm lenses will operate on these DSLRs with the same focal lengths as they do on 35mm film cameras.
APS-C Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on SLRs with APS-C imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs.
ISO = This refers to how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and ability to take pictures in low-light situations.
Live View = Allows you to preview your picture on the LCD screen instead of only through the viewfinder.
Burst Mode = This is how many pictures (or frames) can be taken rapid fire per second at maximum resolution.
HD Movie Mode = These cameras can operate as an HD camcorder as well as an SLR. We also list the resolution (1080p and 720p) with the (frames per second) for the HD movie mode.
Exposure Durability = How many pictures can you expect to get over the lifetime of the camera.
TFT LCD = This refers to the LCD screen in the back of the camera.

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