The Illum takes Lytro’s light-field camera technology to the next level. Unfortunately, high price, mediocre picture quality, and steep learning curve make it a niche product.
Sony newest model in the A7 full-frame mirrorless camera series features nice updates like better movies and ergonomics, but it’s the five-axis image stabilization that wows.
Canon has made its newest mega-zoom even more potent. The SX60 HS has a long 65x zoom and fast performance. It’s no DSLR, but you don’t have to lug around lenses either.
With its ease-of-use design and user-friendly features, the NX3000 from Samsung is made for those new to mirrorless cameras. It has an attractive price, but affordability comes with some tradeoffs.
The ultra-luxurious Leica T is crafted from a solid block of aluminum, but is its performance as good as its looks are? Find out more about Leica's first mirrorless camera.
Panasonic’s Lumix GM1 makes the record books for being the smallest Micro Four Thirds camera you can buy. However, its amazing size comes at the expense of performance and usability.
The Nikon D5300 may be an entry-level, sub-$1,000 DSLR, but it delivers excellent stills and offers lots of features that make it one of the better buys.
Whether it’s the outdoors or by the beach, if you need a camera that can take a lot of abuse during a vacation, Olympus’ Stylus Tough TG-3 is up for the challenge.
Samsung’s WB2200F is a bulky camera that mimics a big DSLR, but its very good photo and video quality and 60x zoom lens make it an attractive mega-zoom.
The PowerShot SX600 HS from Canon packs a long 18x optical zoom lens inside a compact body that’s easy to pocket. If only the image quality and performance were stronger, we could have recommended it.
The Nikon Df is a modern full-frame DSLR wrapped around by a retro-inspired body that pays homage to old Nikon SLRs. With its excellent low-light capability and image quality, it’s a photographer’s dream – one that costs $3,000.
The ELPH 340 HS may be Canon’s latest budget point-and-shoot, but its specs and performance make it seem like an older camera – overshadowed by its stronger predecessor.
Nikon’s new entry-level D3300 doesn’t reinvent any wheels, but by using a new processor and a 24.2-megapixel sensor without a low-pass filter, it delivers excellent stills.
Samsung’s WB350F is a compact camera with a long 21x zoom, various shooting modes and features, and excellent use of Wi-Fi. Picture quality is good, but not perfect.
The Narrative Clip is an uncomplicated gadget with a single purpose: to record all the moments that happen in your life. As a simple lifelogging tool, it’s highly effective.
Olympus’s new compact Micro Four Thirds camera, the OM-D EM-10, borrows some parts from its bigger flagship sibling, but misses some too. Despite that, it’s still a potent little shooter that should garner many fans.
Sony’s Cyber-shot RX10 is a bridge camera with the volume turned up. It has a large sensor, quality Zeiss wide-angle lens with constant aperture, and nearly all the bells and whistles of a compact DSLR.
The Nikon D610 is a full-frame DSLR that takes excellent stills and videos, but, considering the price, the specs aren’t as impressive as we’d like. Still, users won’t be disappointed.
If you’re in the market for an enthusiast-level DSLR, do not pass on the Pentax K-3 while shopping. Great image quality and an anti-aliasing simulator you can turn off are generating buzz among photographers.
The Nikon AW1 is a waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof model of the third generation Nikon 1 mirrorless lineup. Its imaging specs are identical to the J3, but now you can take it swimming.
The Olympus Stylus 1 is a high-end bridge camera with a 10x zoom and a strong f/2.8 lens, plus fast performance. But it’s also an expensive camera that may turn away some step-up users.
For newbies looking to trade up to a DSLR, the EOS Rebel T5i from Canon is camera easy to recommend. It takes excellent stills and simple to operate. Video, however, is just OK.
Sigma’s DP3 Merrill is a niche camera that has a 43-megapixel sensor and terrific glass. It’s unfortunate that all the parts surrounding them are several years behind.
Canon knows how to make great DSLRs, and the EOS 70D is one example. It has a good price point, takes high-quality still images, and, with the new Dual Pixel AF technology, is a pro at shooting videos.
The Samsung Galaxy NX is a capable camera running a full version of Android. But the lack of controls can frustrate some users, and ultimately it’s the high price tag that’s most jarring.
Olympus’s OM-D E-M1 flagship is a solid Micro Four Thirds camera that produces very good images. It’s a great upgrade for existing Olympus SLR users, but it’s much too expensive for everyone else considering the strong mirrorless competition out there.
The Sony NEX-5T is a compact mirrorless camera that takes great stills and videos, plus it has a strong autofocus system and Wi-Fi/NFC. The only quirk is an external flash that blocks full use of the tilting display.
Its performance isn’t the best, and its image quality won’t give you museum-quality enlargements, but when taken for what it is – an extremely durable and easy to use camera – the Nikon Coolpix S31 is a success.
If you’re looking for a compact interchangeable lens camera, Fujifilm’s X-M1 is a good buy, thanks to the terrific picture quality produced by the X-Trans CMOS sensor. Video capture and autofocus could be better, otherwise it’s an excellent camera.
The Canon PowerShot G16 is a high-end compact with specs and features of a more advanced camera, but competing cameras with larger sensor are outshining it.
Ricoh’s GR is a compact camera with a large sensor and prime lens, ideal for the discriminating shutterbug who wants high-quality images without lugging a DSLR.