1. Nikon D3100
The D3100 is the best entry-level digital SLR currently available. A host of features and excellent image quality sends this camera to the top of the pack.
Pros
Lots of features that put it ahead of all other entry-level digital SLRs, Full HD recording at 24fps, Excellent image quality for its class, Excellent noise control, Strong in-camera JPEG processing
Cons
Low resolution LCD screen, No bracketing, No external microphone input
2. Canon EOS 1100D
The Canon 1100D offers a good shooting experience for a great price, with enough features and functions to satisfy SLR beginners.
Pros
Comes in a range of colours, Bracketing, Great image quality on default settings,
Cons
Can feel a little plastic-y compared to other entry-level cameras, Only a 2.7-inch LCD screen, No AF lock button, No external microphone input
3. Nikon D5100
The Nikon D5100 will undoubtedly put a smile on every photographer’s face with its excellent image quality and feature set.
Pros
Great flip-out LCD screen, Excellent image quality, Very good ergonomics and intuitive button layout, Plenty of effects, automatic modes for beginners
Cons
Battery cover at base feels flimsy, No 30fps option in video mode, No manual audio overrides, No wireless flash control
4. Canon EOS 550D
The Canon 550D has the best implementation of video on a digital SLR yet, and matches it with excellent still image quality.
Pros
Full manual control in movie mode, Increased ISO sensitivity, Excellent LCD screen and resolution, External mic input
Cons
No selectable RAW sizes, Small viewfinder
5. Canon EOS 600D
This is a superb example of a consumer-level digital SLR that gets its video implementation right first time. We’re sure that all users, regardless of skill level or interest in videography or stills photography, will appreciate it.
Pros
Flip-out, high-resolution LCD screen, Wireless flash control, Digital zoom function in video recording can be really useful (at 3x), Excellent still image and video quality, Good shooting experience
Cons
Stills photographers might find it too similar to the 550D, No selectable RAW sizes
1. Nikon D3100
The D3100 is the best entry-level digital SLR currently available. A host of features and excellent image quality sends this camera to the top of the pack.
Pros
Lots of features that put it ahead of all other entry-level digital SLRs, Full HD recording at 24fps, Excellent image quality for its class, Excellent noise control, Strong in-camera JPEG processing
Cons
Low resolution LCD screen, No bracketing, No external microphone input
2. Canon EOS 1100D
The Canon 1100D offers a good shooting experience for a great price, with enough features and functions to satisfy SLR beginners.
Pros
Comes in a range of colours, Bracketing, Great image quality on default settings,
Cons
Can feel a little plastic-y compared to other entry-level cameras, Only a 2.7-inch LCD screen, No AF lock button, No external microphone input
3. Nikon D5100
The Nikon D5100 will undoubtedly put a smile on every photographer’s face with its excellent image quality and feature set.
Pros
Great flip-out LCD screen, Excellent image quality, Very good ergonomics and intuitive button layout, Plenty of effects, automatic modes for beginners
Cons
Battery cover at base feels flimsy, No 30fps option in video mode, No manual audio overrides, No wireless flash control
4. Canon EOS 550D
The Canon 550D has the best implementation of video on a digital SLR yet, and matches it with excellent still image quality.
Pros
Full manual control in movie mode, Increased ISO sensitivity, Excellent LCD screen and resolution, External mic input
Cons
No selectable RAW sizes, Small viewfinder
5. Canon EOS 600D
This is a superb example of a consumer-level digital SLR that gets its video implementation right first time. We’re sure that all users, regardless of skill level or interest in videography or stills photography, will appreciate it.
Pros
Flip-out, high-resolution LCD screen, Wireless flash control, Digital zoom function in video recording can be really useful (at 3x), Excellent still image and video quality, Good shooting experience
Cons
Stills photographers might find it too similar to the 550D, No selectable RAW sizes
