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| Product | Olympus E-3 (Body Only) | Nikon D7000 (Body Only)  | Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Body Only) | Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens) | Nikon D300 (with 18mm-200mm lens) |
| Price | $1,399.99 | $896.95 to $1,199.95 | $2,199.00 to $3,998.27 | $599.00 to $848.00 | $2,599.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | November 28, 2007 | October 15, 2010 | November 25, 2008 | March 7, 2011 | November 28, 2007 |
| Bottom line | Despite some interface quirks and a slightly awkward design, the Olympus E-3 fares quite well against its midrange dSLR competition. | An excellent dSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively cheap option, the
Nikon D7000 delivers on almost all counts, including the company's best shooting design to date. | A great follow-up to the 5D and top-flight full-frame camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II delivers the fluid shooting experience and fine photos you expect from a professional model. | For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers--though the cheaper T2i can still suffice if you don't need the articulated LCD--and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters. But though the image quality and general shooting performance are top-notch, if you're upgrading to capture sports, kids, or pets, the T3i may not be able to keep up. | Visibly better photo quality and slightly improved performance make the Nikon D300 a significant upgrade over the D200 and an excellent all-around choice. |
| Type | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color |
| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode with Movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 100-3200 | ISO auto ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100-6400 ISO auto (100-3200) ISO 50 ISO 12800 ISO 25600 | ISO auto (100-6400) ISO 100-6400 ISO 12800 | ISO 200-3200 |
| Optical sensor type | Live MOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 5.6 in x 3 in x 4.6 in | 5.2 in x 3 in x 4.1 in | 6 in x 3 in x 4.5 in | 5.2 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in | 5.8 in x 2.9 in x 4.5 in |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 18.2 oz | 1.8 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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