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The best entry level DSLRs are the best choice to hone your photographic skills once you have grown out of your compact camera and want more creative control over your pictures.

The best entry level DSLRs these days offer the perfect bridge between the advanced point and shoots and the professional SLRs. Although the sensor size is smaller than the higher-end dSLR's they produce excellent image quality. The best entry-level dSLR's these days offer quite a few of the features previously found only in higher-end models. This is coupled with the user-friendly interface for DSLR , like for eg the NIKON 3100 provides a Guide mode for users to select settings easily. They thus provide bang for the buck as well.

Some of the factors to be taken into consideration while selecting an entry-level dSLR would be the resolution, built in image stabilization either in the body or the lens, continuous mode and ease of use. The best entry-level dSLR's are typically a step-up camera which provides all the features of a professional dSLR but easy to use for those who are accustomed to point-and-shoot cameras. They are also considerably more lightweight than the professional dSLR's so are easier to carry around. Some of the best entry-level dSLR's are available starting at $600-$800 with a lot of useful features for you to get started on some serious photography.

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Pentax K-3

Pentax K-3 SLR Camera - Body Only


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Pentax K-3
Nikon D5300
Canon EOS 700D (EOS Rebel T5i)
Pentax K-50
Canon EOS 100D (EOS Rebel SL1)
Pentax K-3 SLR Camera - Body Only
Nikon D5300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
Canon EOS 700D (EOS Rebel T5i) Digital Camera
Pentax K-50 Digital SLR Camera
Canon EOS 100D (EOS Rebel SL1) Digital Camera
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Release Date
Oct 2013
Oct 2013
Jun 2013
Jun 2013
Mar 2013
Camera Type
SLR/Professional, Mid-size SLR
SLR/Professional, Compact SLR
SLR/Professional, Compact SLR
SLR/Professional, Compact SLR
SLR/Professional, Compact SLR
Resolution
24.0 Megapixel
24.0 Megapixel
18.0 Megapixel
16.0 Megapixel
18.0 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
LCD Screen Size
3.2 in.
3.2 in.
3.0 in.
3.0 in.
3.0 in.
Image Sensor Size
28.2 mm
28.2 mm
26.81 mm
28.42 mm
26.81 mm

Excellent high ISO image quality, Shoots at 8.1fps

Excellent image quality, straight-forward handling and quick performance

Ability to preview the Creative Effects

Weather-sealed body that's unique in its price class

Touch-screen operation is seamlessly integrated