Best Cameras of 2024

1. 
   Best Mirrorless Cameras
   Smaller and lighter than DSLRs cameras but with interchangeable lenses:
   1. Sony a6000 $598
   2. Panasonic GH4 $698
   3. FujiFilm X-PRO1 $799
   4. Panasonic G6KK $500
   5. FujiFilm X-T1 $1,700
2. 
   Best Cheap DSLR Cameras
   Best low-priced DSLR cameras for beginning and intermediate photographers:
   1. Nikon D3300 $409
   2. Nikon D7100 $785
   3. Nikon D5200 $390
   4. Nikon D7200 $697
   5. Nikon D5500 $564
3. 
   Best Pro DSLR Cameras
   Best top of the line DSLR cameras for professionals and serious photographers:
   1. Canon 5D Mark III $2,385
   2. Canon 6D $1,499
   3. Nikon D810 $2,797
   4. Nikon D610 $1,497
   5. Canon 1D X $2,300
4. 
   Best Superzoom Cameras
   The longest zoom ranges on the market, for great wide angle shots and close ups:
   1. Panasonic FZ70K $290
   2. Nikon L840 $297
   3. Panasonic FZ200 $290
   4. Nikon P530 $150
   5. FujiFilm S8600 $275
5. 
   Best Compact Superzooms
   Best zoom ranges in a compact camera. Carry up to 24x zoom in your pocket:
   1. Nikon S9900 $250
   2. Canon SX700 HS $200
   3. Sony WX350 $268
   4. Nikon S6900 $179
   5. Samsung WB35F $100
6. 
   Best Waterproof Cameras
   Waterproof cameras for pool, beach, snorkeling. Dust and shock resistant for tough use:
   1. Nikon S33 $147
   2. Canon D30 $329
   3. Sony TX30 $1,495
   4. Olympus TG-620 $349
   5. Panasonic TS25 $138
7. 
   Best Compact Cameras
   For best picture quality in a compact camera with an inbuilt lens:
   1. Sony RX100 $448
   2. Canon G7 X $528
   3. Sony RX100 III $648
   4. Canon S120 $379
   5. FujiFilm X30 $499
8. 
   Best Cheap Cameras
   Cheap and popular pocket cameras that take great pictures for the money:
   1. Sony W800 $83
   2. Nikon S3700 $137
   3. Nikon AW130 $347
   4. Canon ELPH 150 IS $61
   5. Nikon L32 $40

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