Canon EOS 100D or also called the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is a world’s smallest digital SLR camera that is capable of producing excellent images quality. Besides the design of small size and light weight, this camera also has advanced features and control knobs are easy to use for beginner photographers. These features include 18.0MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5 image processor, 3-inch Clear View II Touchscreen LCD, ISO100-12800 expendable to ISO25600, Full HD 1080 Video recording with continuous autofocus, 4fps Continuous Shooting, 9-Point AF System, and Scene Intelligent Auto Mode for shooting mode. The camera is sold with price range of $649.00 – including EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens.

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Nikon D5200 is a very good DSLR camera and ideal for beginner or advanced photographer who are looking for a good photo and video quality in smallish DSLR cameras. This camera uses 24.1 Megapixel DX CMOS Sensor and combined with the performance of EXPEED 3 image processor to produce high quality photos and video with fast performance. In addition, the D5200 is also equipped with 3-inch LCD monitor that can be rotated to vary-angle, 39-Point Autofocus System with 9 Cross-Type, Full HD 1080p video recording at 60fps with Full-Time Servo AF mode, ISO100-25600, and the ability continuous shooting up to 5fps, including compatible with a WU-1a Wireless Adapter for Wi-Fi connectivity. Not only that, the Nikon D5200 also features Scene Recognition System that automatically adjusts the camera settings such as exposure, i-TTL flash, white balance, and focus settings. The camera is sold at a price range of $796.95 – including the standard kit 18-55mm lens.

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Canon EOS 600D is a digital SLR camera that launched by Canon and is intended for the beginner photographer. The camera is equipped with 18 megapixels APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, 3-inch LCD monitor that can be rotated in Vari-Angle, Full HD 1080p video recording with manual exposure, as well as compatible with Canon EF and EF-S. Not only that, the EOS 600D also has the ability to 3.7fps continuous shooting, ISO100-6400, 63 Zone Dual-Layer Metering / 9-Point AF, and has a Live View shooting mode including Intelligent Auto Scene Mode. The camera is also sold at a price range of $599.00 – including EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit. The prices are not too expensive for the beginner photographers who already understand enough about DSLR cameras.

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Nikon D3200 is an entry-level DSLR camera that became coveted for beginner photographer because of the cheap price and high sensor resolution. This camera has a DX-format CMOS sensor with 24.2 megapixel resolution and combined with EXPEED III image processor to capture high-resolution images. With cheap price and high resolution of course makes the Nikon D3200 is able to win the hearts of beginner photographer to buy it than the Canon camera that has a resolution smaller but sold at the same price. Other features of this camera include a 3-inch LCD Monitor, 11-point autofocus, 1080p Full HD video recording, ISO12800, and also compatible with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter for Wi-Fi connectivity. Nikon D3200 sold at a price range of $496.95 – with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G VR Lens.

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Fujifilm X100S has a retro design, compact, and robust that make users like using a camera in the 1960s. This camera was made for the enthusiastic photographers with improved performance is better than previous models. X100S comes with 16Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor that combined with the performance of EXR Processor II image processor to capture high-quality images with outstanding performance. In addition, this camera also has features that support users more satisfied with the picture is. Its features include Fujinon 23mm f/2 Fixed Focal Length Lens, Hybrid Optical and Electronic Viewfinder, 2.8-inch LCD Monitor, an Intelligent Hybrid AF system, ISO100-25600, including the ability to record Full HD 1080 video at 60fps. Not only that, Fujifilm X100S is also equipped with Film Simulation and Advanced Filters to support shooting pictures.

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Sony Alpha a7R is mirrorless digital cameras with full-frame sensor. This camera was launched in October 2013 with his brother Sony Alpha a7. Both cameras are claimed by Sony as a full-frame mirrorless camera is the smallest and lightest in the world. The a7R has a full-frame sensor with 36.4 megapixel resolution and without the use of a low-pass filter that has the potential to produce sharper images while a7 has a full-frame sensor with 24.3 megapixel resolution. Sony Alpha a7R also equipped with features such as a new gapless lens design on the sensor chip, the BIONZ X Image processor, 3.0-inch Tiltable TFT LCD, OLED electronic viewfinder, and the ability to record Full HD 1080/60p. The camera also has built-in WiFi connectivity and NFC, Multi-Interface Shoe, including compatible with E-mount lenses. Sony Alpha a7R will be available in December 2013 with a price range of $2,298.00.

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Nikon COOLPIX P7800 is a premium compact digital camera launched by Nikon in September 2013 as the successor to the P7700 camera. This camera comes with major improvements in the electronic viewfinder with 921k-dot sight 100% coverage and a new LCD screen with RGBW design to lighter in the sun and do not drain the battery. In addition, the P7800 also has the same features as the previous model include 12.2 Megapixel CMOS BSI sensor, EXPEED C2 processor, 7.1x ED Nikkor lens optical zoom, 3.0-inch LCD screen that can be rotated in all directions, an electronic viewfinder, Full video recording HD 1080p at 30fps, and has image stabilization by lens shift VR. Not only that, this camera also offers full manual control and RAW image support as well as compatible with Wireless WU-1a adapter. Nikon COOLPIX P7800 is sold at a price range of $546.95.

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Olympus Stylus 1 is a premium compact camera that was launched on October 29, 2013. This camera combines high performance and portable design for easy use as OM-D E-M5. Olympus Stylus 1 has a 1/1.7-inch 12 Megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with i.Zuiko 10.7x optical zoom lens that has aperture f/2.8 and a focal length equivalent of 28-300mm. Other features of this camera include Super Macro mode with minimum focus of 2-inch, High-definition electronic viewfinder, 3-inch LCD screen that can be tilted, and Full HD 1080p video recording. For the focus and zoom adjustment, the Olympus Stylus 1 using hybrid control ring features that allow you to set up the most important camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed. Meanwhile, for the connectivity, the camera uses a built-in WiFi includes a built-in flash and hot-shoe for adding an external flash. This camera will be available on December 2013 with price of $699.00.

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Fujifilm has recently contributed to heat the pocket camera market with the launch of Fujifilm XF1 XQ1 as successor. Fujifilm claims that this camera is more portable than ever. Fujifilm XQ1 have a slightly similar design but with a few upgrades XF1 on features to improve image quality and higher performance. This camera uses a high-grade sensor of 12 megapixels award-winning X-Trans CMOS II 2/3-inch sized and combined with EXR Processor II processor to produce high quality images with fast performance. In addition, other features that have been improved include 3.0-inch LCD with 920k-dot resolution, Full HD 1080p video recording at 60fps, WiFi connectivity, and the ability of continuous shooting up to 12fps. While the features are still the same as the previous model is the Fujinon 4x Optical Zoom lens f/1.8-4.9, hybrid AF system, Film Simulation and Advanced Filter.

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Having successfully launched the Fujifilm X-E1 last year, Fujifilm is now re-launching the next generation of cameras. Fujifilm X-E2 was launched by Fujifilm on October 18, 2013 as the next generation of X-E1. X-E2 comes with many improvements from its predecessors such as the built-in WiFi with a dedicated button on the top of the camera, increasing the ability to record Full HD 1080p at 60fps. Not only that, this camera uses a sensor 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II which utilizes a color filter array that has a more random pattern of the Bayer array and remove the optical low-pass filter to produce sharp images and high resolution. LCD screen has also been improved with the 3.0-inch size and 1040k-dot resolution, and the ability to shoot continuously up to 7fps.

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