Best interchangeable-lens digital cameras
Sony Alpha NEX-7 (with 18-55mm lens)
With a lot to like and just a little to dislike, the Sony Alpha NEX-7 comes up a winner, albeit an expensive one.
Price: $1,309.00 - $1,349.99 (check prices)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 (with 14-42mm lens, Black)
It's speedy, feature-packed, and an excellent ILC for shooting video, but to consistently get really good photos out of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 requires shooting raw.
Price: $849.00 - $999.99 (check prices)
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 (with 12-50mm lens, Black)
If you're looking for something a lot better, faster, and more sophisticated than a point-and-shoot that can stand up to your adventures, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a great choice.
Price: $1,299.00 (check prices)
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Olympus PEN E-PL3 (with 17mm lens, Black)
While it's not the best in any particular aspect, and you probably don't want to use it for video, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 offers an excellent balance of size, features, performance, and photo quality for the money.
Price: $599.00 - $699.00 (check prices)
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Sony Alpha NEX-F3 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot.
Price: $598.00 - $599.99 (check prices)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 (with 14-42mm PZ, Black)
A well-designed camera with an interface that creative photographers can customize to their liking, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 deserves serious consideration if you're looking for a modestly compact interchangeable-lens model.
Price: $794.99 - $1,026.99 (check prices)
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Sony Alpha NEX-5N (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
An especially good option for people who want a relatively inexpensive ILC for shooting video, the Sony Alpha NEX-5N's photo quality's about the same as its cheaper sibling's.
Price: $659.95 - $699.99 (check prices)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 (with 14mm lens, Black)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 offers the type of performance and photo quality in a relatively small design many point-and-shoot graduates will like.
Price: $389.00 - $464.00 (check prices)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 (with 14-42mm lens, Black)
If you're looking for a camera that's not quite as big as a dSLR but doesn't skimp on hardware controls or features like an articulated LCD, EVF and stereo full HD video, the G3 is one of my top options. But performance is hit-and-miss for shooting action, so you may end up having to go with something just a bit bigger, anyway.
Price: $549.99 - $722.99 (check prices)
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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
A lot of people will like the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 for its excellent photo quality and a now more usable design, but it can get unexpectedly heavy with the zoom E-mount lenses and it's still a bit more expensive than many point-and-shoot upgraders will like.
Price: $569.99 - $599.99 (check prices)
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