(Oct 03, 2008)
Lori Grunin
Senior Editor
As the name implies, here's where you find the best of the best, our top-ranking cameras across the board. To make it here, a camera really has to blow our socks off. That doesn't happen very often. If it did, our notion of "best" wouldn't mean much, would it? So check back periodically to see if any new models have left us barefoot and speechless.
Nikon D3 (body only)
With excellent photo quality, especially at high ISO sensitivity, top-notch low-light autofocus, great performance and a tank of a body, the Nikon D3 does a pro proud.
Price: $3,755.50 - $4,598.95 (check prices)
Filed in: Best professional dSLR cameras
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Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens)
Nikon packs a lot of features, great performance, and good photo quality into the D90, making it an excellent value for the money.
Price: $1,219.00 - $1,299.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best midrange digital SLR cameras
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 (Black)
Among the popular megazoom models, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 stands out for its combination of high-quality photos, solid performance, and broad feature set.
Price: $296.99 - $412.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best megazoom cameras
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (silver)
The small, snazzy Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 hits the top of the ultracompact-camera chart by delivering solid performance and excellent photo quality, combined with a lot of in-camera photo storage and sharing features, in an eye-catching package.
Price: $359.99 - $399.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 10 megapixel cameras
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Canon PowerShot A590 IS
When your budget won't stretch far, you don't have a lot of choices. Among the handful of decent digital cameras less than $200, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS offers the good combination of performance and photo quality for the money.
Price: $114.99 - $196.39 (check prices)
Filed in: Best 8 & 9 megapixel cameras, Best budget cameras
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