Chart: Thinking of picking up a new camera, but don’t want to jump straight into the pro-level deep end? Here are the best entry-level and enthusiast digital SLRs available in Australia for under $1500 (with kit lens) as of April 28, 2015.
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In this list, we’re focusing on the top 5 digital SLRs made for the beginner, intermediate and enthusiast users — not necessarily the professional or semi-pro camera guy. We’ve also left out some brand new models, instead opting for tried and tested models that have been widely reviewed. The Canon 6D, for example, just edges over that $1500 barrier but the almost-as-good Nikon D5500 is a few hundred dollars cheaper.
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Similarly, the new Nikon D7200 is available now but it’s brand new and slightly above our price barrier. If you have a bit more cash to spend than $1500, take a look at Canon’s 6D or the Nikon D7100 or D7200. If you don’t necessarily need a digital SLR, consider the equally excellent Samsung NX1 or Sony Alpha A7 II.
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We’ve picked these cameras as being some of the best under the $1500 price point when sold with a single lens kit, usually being a wide-angle ‘kit’ zoom. Chart Note: Pricing can change regularly. Use the Dick Smith links for a guide to current costs.
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Canon EOS 70D |
Nikon D5500 |
Nikon D5300 |
Canon EOS 60D |
Nikon D3300 |
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Gizmodo Australia 87 |
Gizmodo Australia — |
Gizmodo Australia 84 |
Gizmodo Australia — |
Gizmodo Australia — |
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DPReview 83/100 |
DPReview 79/100 |
DPReview 79/100 |
DPReview 79/100 |
DPReview 77/100 |
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Photography Blog 5/5 |
Photography Blog 4.5/5 |
Photography Blog 4.5/5 |
Photography Blog 4.5/5 |
Photography Blog 4.5/5 |
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PhotoReview 8.8/10 |
PhotoReview 8.8/10 |
PhotoReview 8.8/10 |
PhotoReview 8.8/10 |
PhotoReview 8.8/10 |
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What Digital Camera 91 |
What Digital Camera 91 |
What Digital Camera 91 |
What Digital Camera 91 |
What Digital Camera 90 |
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Quick Specs | |||||
Resolution | 20.2 megapixels | 24.2 megapixels | 24.2 megapixels | 18.0 megapixels | 24.2 megapixels |
ISO Range (Native) | 100-12800 | 100-25600 | 100-12800 | 100-6400 | 100-12800 |
Video Resolution | 1080/30p | 1080/60p | 1080/60p | 1080/30p | 1080/60p |
Autofocus Points | 19 | 39 | 39 | 9 | 11 |
Battery Life | 920 shots | 820 shots | 600 shots | 640 shots | 700 shots |
Weight | 755g | 420g | 480g | 755g | 430g |
AU Price Guideline (Single Lens Kit) | $1499 | $1299 | $1199 | $1399 | $699 |