The Best Cameras In 2010

Digital cameras range from entry level point and shoot ones to professional DSLR’s. The former are the ones which allow minimal level of detailed adjustments and are suited for novice photographers, whilst the later allow fine tuning and other myriad of adjustments to be made while shooting a photograph. The best cameras of 2010 therefore cannot be ordered by a list as each camera model is best suited and tailored for a specific type of photographer.

As per various sources, Pentax K-x is the best entry level DSLR camera. It can record videos at 720p HD resolution and has a maximum resolution of 12.4 megapixels. It supports a wide ISO range of 100 to 12800 via appropriate extensions. The Canon EOS 7D however, may be considered the best DSLR camera of 2010. It supports the same ISO range as the Pentax K-x but has a larger CMOS sensor. It is a mammoth 18 megapixel camera which also supports a shutter speed as low as 1/8000^th of a second. It has also been awarded the European Advanced SLR Camera for the year 2010-2011. Other worthy mentions include: Olympus E-620, Canon EOS 500D, Pentax K-7, Olympus E-3, Sony Alpha A850, Nikon D300s, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Nikon D3S, Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i and the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III.

In the point and shoot category, the Canon PowerShot A490 sells for around 100$. It is a 10 MP camera with all the features which you would expect from a standard point and shoot. The photo quality of this camera is very good considering its price. Canon PowerShot G11 delivers near DSLR quality photos and can shoot in RAW mode just like DSLR’s. It is however very highly priced. The Canon S90 however is cheaper and delivers similar photo quality. It also supports RAW mode shooting. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V too can be considered as one of the best out there. It also includes a GPS receiver as well as a built in compass. Other worth mentions include: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2, Samsung DualView TL225, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and the Nikon Coolpix L22.

This listing of the best cameras in 2010 provides a wide variety of choices for the user. All the camera’s listed above are the best available. You won’t be disappointed if you buy any of them, provided you factor in your budget, skill level and your actual photography needs before taking any decision.