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Nikon D500
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Nikon’s baby D5 is perfect for
the action photographer
Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 20.9MP | Autofocus:
153-point AF, 99 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilt-angle
touchscreen, 2,359,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting
speed: 10fps | Movies: 4K | User
level: Expert
Stunning 153-point AF system
Rugged, metal body
Relatively low pixel count
Video still limited
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Nikon D7500
Nikon’s enthusiast DSLR is a
brilliant all-rounder
Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 20.9MP | Autofocus:
51-point AF, 15 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilt-angle
touchscreen, 922,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting
speed: 8fps | Movies: 4K | User
level: Intermediate
Excellent 20.9MP sensor
Powerful 51-point AF system
Only one SD card slot
Live View focusing slow
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Canon EOS 80D
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A great step up for EOS
photographers
Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.2MP | Autofocus:
45-point AF, 45 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.0-inch, 1,040,000
dots | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 7fps | Movies:
1080p | User level: Intermediate
Polished handling
Autofocus system
No 4K video
One of the older DSLRs available
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Nikon D3400
The D3400 is basic but brilliant
Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.2MP | Autofocus:
11-point AF, 1 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.0-inch, 921,000
dots | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 5fps | Movies:
1080p | User level: Beginner
Terrific 24MP sensor
Excellent value for money
Basic external controls
Maybe too small for some hands
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Canon EOS Rebel T7i
A compelling combination of top-
notch ergonomics and a superb
sensor
Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.2MP | Autofocus:
45-point AF, 45 cross-type |
Screen type: 3-inch articulating
touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots |
Continuous shooting speed: 6fps
| Movies: 1080p | User level:
Beginner/enthusiast
Impressive features
Easy to use
No 4K video
Plastic finish
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Nikon D750
Price: $840
Sensor: Full-frame CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.3MP | Autofocus:
51-point AF, 15 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting,
1,229,000 dots | Maximum
continuous shooting speed:
6.5fps | Movies: 1080p | User
level: Intermediate
Good 24MP full frame sensor
Tilting screen, handy for video
Nikon D610 is cheaper still
One of the older Nikon DSLRs
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II
As fast as pro DSLRs but priced
for amateurs, the 7D Mark II ticks
all the boxes
Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 20.2MP | Autofocus:
65-point AF, 65 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.0-inch, 1,040,000
dots | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 10fps | Movies:
1080p | User level: Expert
Tough build
Hybrid AF and 10fps shooting
Expensive for an APS-C camera
Cheaper EOS 760D has more
pixels
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Nikon D810
Nikon’s full-frame favorite
combines sky-high resolution
with solid build and value
Sensor: Full-frame CMOS |
Megapixels: 36.3MP | Autofocus:
51-point AF, 15 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.2-inch, 1,229,000
dots | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 5fps | Movies:
1080p | User level: Expert
Handling and image quality
Good value for a pro camera
Beaten for resolution by the 5DS
Modest continuous shooting
speed
A full-frame DSLR with
performance, versatility and
value
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