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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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 $1,099.99
from 10 stores |
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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 $399.00
from 10 stores |
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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
from 10 stores |
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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
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Ranked 9th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras Panasonic's GH line, ever since the GH1 came out in 2009, has catered to... more » 16.1 megapixel 4/3 Live MOS sensor; 1080/60p HD video recording at up to 72mbps with stereo sound; 3.5mm mic input; 6fps continuous burst; 3-inch OLED swivel touchscreen with 614,000 dots; 1.7 million d... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 reviews, prices, and advice |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Ranked 10th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras Showcased in a pre-release event in Sonoma, the G5 replaces the G3 as Pa... more » 16 megapixel 4/3 Live MOS sensor; Micro 4/3 mount; 1080/60p HD video with stereo sound; New "light speed" contrast detect autofocus; Electronic viewfinder with 1.44 million dots; Manual modes; RAW captu... Click Here for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $498.00
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Fujifilm X-E1
Ranked 11th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras Fujifilm has announced an update to their mirrorless line in the X-E1, w... more » 16.3 megapixel "X-Trans" APS-C CMOS sensor; 1080/24p HD video capture with stereo sound; 2.4 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder; 2.8-inch 460,000 dot LCD; 6fps continuous burst; Manual modes; RAW Ca... |
Starting at $999.00
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Sony NEX-5N
Ranked 13th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras An upgrade to the NEX-5, the 5N continues Sony's mirrorless line with a ... more » 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor; 1080p HD video with stereo sound; 10fps continuous shooting; Optical image stabilization; 3-inch tilt LCD screen; RAW capture; Manual modes; E-Mount; Lithium-ion battery |
Starting at $697.00
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Nikon 1 V2
Ranked 14th of 26 in Mirrorless Digital Cameras The V2 goes a long way toward fixing some of our original complaints abo... more » 14.2 megapixel 1" CMOS sensor; 1080/60p HD video capture with stereo sound; 3-inch LCD screen with 921,000 dots; Electronic viewfinder with 1.44 million dots; Hybrid contrast and phase detect autofocus;... |
Starting at $696.95
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