Best mid-range DSLR

Canon T2i / EOS 550D


The EOS 550D, or Rebel T2i as it's known in North America, slots between the 500D / T1i and Canon's semi-pro range. It actually inherits a number of features from the high-end EOS 7D, including the same 18 Megapixel resolution, same metering system and same movie modes, giving it the choice of 720 or 1080p at a variety of smooth frame rates, not to mention an external microphone input. The 3in screen is Canon's best yet with a wider 3:2 aspect ratio to match the shape of images. The viewfinder, AF, build and general handling are essentially unchanged from the 500D / T1i, but if high resolution and movies are your priority, it's a great choice.

Pros: 18 Mpixels; HD video with mic input; great screen.
Cons: Build quality, speed and AF same as cheaper 500D / T1i.
Overall: The best choice for high res images and movies on a budget.





Sony SLT A33

Sony's Alpha SLT-A33 looks like a DSLR – and takes normal Alpha lenses – but is in fact a new type of camera employing a fixed translucent mirror; hence the acronym SLT for Single Lens Translucent rather than Single Lens Reflex. The translucent mirror allows most of the light to pass through to the sensor for full-time live view composition on the screen and electronic viewfinder, but reflects the remainder to the phase change AF system, allowing quick and continuous autofocusing in Live View and movie modes. In terms of 'normal' specs, the SLT-A33 has 14 Megapixels, 1080i video, 7fps continuous shooting and an articulated screen. A truly unique camera which delivers the ultimate Live View and 'DSLR' movie experience.

Pros: Quick AF in Live View and movies; articulated screen.
Cons: DSLR traditionalists will miss the optical viewfinder.
Overall: A unique camera with the best movie AF here.





Sony NEX 5N

Sony's NEX-5N is the company's mid-range ILC, which packs a DSLR-sized sensor into a much more portable body. Like all NEX bodies, the 5N features nothing less than an APS-C sensor, which matches the size of those in most budget to mid-range DSLRs. The 5N's sensor sports 16 Megapixels and can also record 1080p movies. Sony's also squeezed-in a detailed 3in touch-screen which can tilt vertically for easier composition at unusual angles. Like most Sony cameras, the NEX-5N also boasts a wide array of innovative shooting modes which can stack multiple images to reduce noise, shake or generate spectacular panoramas. The neat focus-peaking guide greatly aids manual focusing in movies and there's also 10fps burst shooting. A great alternative to a budget DSLR, but if you can live with 5.5fps, a non-touch-screen and 720p video, the NEX-C3 comes in cheaper.

Pros: Large APS-C sensor; tilting touch-screen; 1080p movies.
Cons: No hotshoe for third-party accessories.
Overall: One of the most feature-packed and best value ILCs.






Canon T3i / EOS 600D

Canon's EOS 600D / Rebel T3i is the company's latest upper entry-level DSLR, which at first glance appears to be little more than the EOS 550D / T2i equipped with a flip-out screen and wireless flash control. Both cameras are roughly the same size and share the same 18 Megapixel sensor, core HD movie modes, viewfinder, 9-point AF system, 3.7fps continuous shooting, 3in 1040k screen and 63-zone metering system. There's also a great deal of overlap with the higher-end EOS 60D, such as the articulated screen, but Canon's also included scene detection in Auto along with useful Digital Zoom and Video Snapshot movie options. As such it becomes Canon's most confident and powerful video-equipped DSLR, while also delivering great still photo quality. If you're into movies and don't need fast continuous shooting, it's an ideal choice, but compare closely with the Nikon D5100.

Pros: 18 Mpixels; HD video with mic input; flip-out screen.
Cons: Build quality, speed and AF same as cheaper 500D / T1i.
Overall: Great image quality and the best Canon DSLR for movies.





Nikon D5100

The D5100 is Nikon's upper entry-level DSLR, replacing the popular D5000 and offering a step-up in features and quality over the budget D3100. The D5100 inherits the excellent 16 Megapixel sensor of the D7000, upgrades the size, resolution and hinge mounting of its screen, borrows the core movie capabilities of the D3100 and D7000 including continuous AF, while also offering an external microphone input and broader selection of frame rates at 1080p, and additionally features a new EFFECTS mode which applies a choice of fun filters, some of which also work on movies. The much preferable side-hinging for the screen has also eliminated the earlier D5000's disproportionately tall viewfinder head, allowing Nikon to design a shorter and curvier body for the new model. A great all-rounder but compare closely with the Canon EOS 600D / T3i.
Pros: Great quality; HD video with mic input; flip-out screen.
Cons: Cont AF in video can be distracting; slow UI for experts.
Overall: Great all-rounder and arguably best Nikon DSR for video.





Nikon D90

Nikon’s D90 may be getting-on a little compared to the latest models, but remains a highly compelling choice for anyone looking for a good step-up from a budget DSLR. You get a 12.3 Megapixel sensor with excellent low-light performance, fairly swift 4.5fps continuous shooting, a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO, a large and bright pentaprism viewfinder, good build quality and a 3in VGA screen. As a feature-packed camera on first release, the D90 also sports Live View, and 720p HD video recording - indeed it was the first DSLR to record video. Completing the package is a decent 18-105mm kit lens with Vibration Reduction. A great package, but compare closely with Canon's EOS 550D / T2i, especially if you're into video.

Pros: Great ergonomics, VGA screen, 720p movies, 4.5fps.
Cons: Movie mode is manual focus and has video artefacts.
Overall: A feature-packed DSLR that remains a great buy today.





Canon EOS 60D

Canon's EOS 60D may numerically be the successor to the EOS 50D, but Canon's repositioned it as a mid-range DSLR; think of it as a step-up from the EOS 550D / T2i and it makes perfect sense. It shares the same 18 Megapixel resolution and HD movie modes as that model, but features a larger, brighter penta-prism viewfinder, faster continuous shooting, a fully articulated screen, a more sensitive AF system, wireless flash control, an upper information screen, virtual horizon indicator, and much more. The body materials may be the same, but the EOS 60D feels better in your hands and much more like a semi-pro body, even without the ultimate toughness of magnesium alloy. An ideal step-up model without the cost, weight and complexity of a semi-pro DSLR.

Pros: Articulated screen; 5.3fps shooting; Full HD movies.
Cons: No continuous AF during movies; out-featured by D7000.
Overall: An ideal step-up model, especially for movies.








Nikon D7000

Nikon's D7000 is the successor to the best-selling D90 and applies the same strategy of packing high-end features into a mid-range body. The resolution has been increased to 16.2 Megapixels, while the movie mode now captures Full HD 1080p at 24fps with support for autofocus while filming. Continuous shooting has accelerated to 6fps and the viewfinder coverage increased to 100%. There's a new 39-point AF system, while the metering now employs a 2016 pixel RGB sensor. Nikon's also toughened-up the D7000 by using magnesium alloy on the upper and rear plates, whereas most mid-range DSLRs are all plastic, and there are now dual SD memory card slots. It's an impressive spec which outclasses the rival EOS 60D, but you'll be paying more for it.

Pros: Tough; 6fps; 100% viewfinder; Full HD; dual SD slots.
Cons: Screen doesn't flip-out; movie AF indiscreet; pricey.
Overall: Semi-pro features for an upper mid-range price.

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