14-16 Megapixel Digital Cameras
14 and 16 megapixel sensors have, in 2012, become the standard for most compact cameras. Noise handling has actually come along quite nicely among the new CMOS sensors, but beware some of the older 14 and 16 megapixel CCD sensors that are included in the cheaper cameras. These models aren't necessarily able to take advantage of all that resolution, and oftentimes blur away both noise and fine detail with overzealous noise reduction software. There are even higher resolution sensors out there now (up to 18 megapixels!) but trust us, 16 is more than enough.
Some of the best APS-C sized sensors ever produced are Sony's 16 megapixel CMOS sensors used in a variety of 2011 models. Variations of this sensor have been used in Nikon's D5100 and D7000, Sony's A55 and NEX-5, and the Pentax k-5, our enthusiast camera of 2011. Newer, higher megapixel models have since been announced by Sony, but all these are still great choices that perform very well when the lighting gets low.
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Nikon D4
Ranked 2nd of 13 in Professional dSLR Nikon's newest top-of-the-line DSLR offers numerous upgrades to 2009's D... more » 16.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor; 1080p video recording with mono sound; 9fps continuous shooting; Raw capture; 3.2-inch LCD; Support for Compact flash and XQD memory cards; Ethernet port; Water an... |
Starting at $5,996.95
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Sony Alpha A57
Ranked 1st of 20 in Consumer dSLR Sony's A57 falls under the A65 and A77 as Sony's new mid-level SLT. more » 16.1 megapixels CMOS sensor; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch articulating LCD; 12 fps continuous shooting; Manual modes; RAW capture; Optical image stabilization; Lithium-ion battery |
Starting at $519.00
from 8 stores |
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Nikon COOLPIX P510
Ranked 3rd of 24 in Extended Zoom Digital Cameras Nikon's well-reviewed P500 superzoom gets an update in the P510, which e... more » 16.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor; 42x optical zoom with 24mm wide-angle; 3-inch swivel LCD; 1080p full HD video recording with stereo sound; GPS tracker, Optical image stabilization; Manual modes; Lithium... Click Here for Nikon COOLPIX P510 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $340.98
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Olympus OM-D E-M5
Ranked 3rd of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras Olympus joins the retro fad with the OM-D E-M5, an elegant micro 4/3 cam... more » 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor; 1080p HD video recording at 60fps with stereo sound; 9fps continuous shooting; 5-Axis Image Stabilization; High-resolution electronic viewfinder; Tilting 3-inch OLED touchs... Click Here for Olympus OM-D E-M5 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $1,099.00
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Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Ranked 5th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras The NEX-F3 camera is the logical upgrade to Sony's NEX-C3, replacing the... more » 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor; 1080p HD video at 24fps with stereo sound; 3-inch tilt 920,000 dot LCD screen; 5.5fps continuous burst; Manual modes; RAW capture; Lithium-ion battery Click Here for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $379.00
from 3 stores |
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Sony Alpha A37
Ranked 4th of 20 in Consumer dSLR The A37 replaces the A35 and clearly defines Sony's Alpha product lineup. more » 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor; 1080 60i HD video with stereo sound; 2.6-inch swivel LCD screen with 230,400 dots; Electronic viewfinder; 7fps continuous burst at 8.4 megapixel resolution; Manual mode... |
Starting at $472.12
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Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Ranked 6th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras The NEX-5R is the logical next step in the NEX-5 line, following on the ... more » 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor; 1080/60p HD video with stereo sound; 3-inch 180 degree tilt touchscreen LCD with 920,000 dots; Image stabilization; Wireless functionality through Sony PlayMemories and... Click Here for Sony Alpha NEX-5R reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $598.00
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Pentax K-5 II
Ranked 5th of 20 in Consumer dSLR One of the shortcomings of the very good K-5, and indeed all of Pentax's... more » 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor; Pentax K mount; 1080/25p HD video recording with mono sound; 3-inch LCD screen with 921,000 dots and improved visibility in bright light; 100% viewfinder; Weather seal... |
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Sony Alpha NEX-6
Ranked 7th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras The NEX-6 joins Sony's mirrorless line and sits somewhere between the ne... more » 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor; 1080/60p HD video recording with stereo sound; 3-inch tilting LCD screen with 921,000 dots; 100% electronic OLED viewfinder with 2.3 million dots; Hybrid autofocus incl... |
Starting at $898.00
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Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5
Ranked 8th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras The E-PL5 was announced alongside the cheaper E-PM2, both of which inclu... more » 16.1 megapixel 4/3 CMOS sensor; 1080/30p HD video recording with stereo sound; 3-inch tilting LCD with 460,000 dots; 8fps continuous burst; In-body image stabilization; Removable grip; RAW Capture; Manu... Click Here for Olympus PEN Lite E-PL5 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $549.00
from 10 stores |
