How to Select dSLRs

With dSLRs becoming more accessible to the everyday photographer in terms of features and cost, that's good news indeed for those who want to upgrade to something more challenging. That said, digital SLRs are still a lot more expensive than your average point-and-shoot. For that reason, there's a need to do your homework first before deciding which dSLR to get. We've looked at the major dSLR brands in the market and drilled down extensively to their key lineups for a reality check of what's out there for you and what they can do for you.

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Brand

AnyBenQCanonCasioChe-ez!EpsonFujifilmHPKodakKonica MinoltaKyoceraLeicaNikonOlympusPanasonicPentaxRicohSamsungSigmaSony

Price

AnyS$500 & belowS$500 - S$1,000S$1,000 - S$2,000S$2,000 & above

Camera type

AnyCompactProsumersdSLRMicro Four Thirds

Resolution

Any6 megapixels8 - 10 megapixels12 - 13 megapixels> 14 megapixels

Zoom range

AnyLess than 3x3x to 5x6x to 10xMore than 10x

Storage type(s)

AnyCompactFlashSecure DigitalSecure Digital HCminiSDmicroSDxD-PictureMemory StickMicrodriveMultiMediaCardMultiMediaCard+Internal memorySmartMediaCD-R / CD-RWFloppy disk

Unique features

AnyMultimediaGPSWi-FiBluetoothWeatherproofTouchscreen

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