Best digital cameras

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 75mm f/1.8

September 19th, 2012 - Olympus pulls out all the stops to make a beautiful 75mm lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It's a premium price, but it delivers premium results.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

February 13th, 2013 - The Sony RX1 is the best compact camera on the market, hands down. With a full-frame sensor, excellent image quality and a robust build, it's designed for the discerning photographer with very padded pockets. 3

• Where to buy? $2700 to $2998 at 2 stores

Eye-Fi Pro X2

June 6th, 2012 - The Eye-Fi card is an excellent way to give wireless and sharing capabilities to cameras. It's easy to use and a reasonably affordable solution that allows connectivity with computers, tablets and smartphones. 3

GoPro Hero 3

November 9th, 2012 - The GoPro Hero 3 Silver and White editions are strong contenders in the sports-camera market, but the faster, more powerful Black Edition is head and shoulders the best sports camera on the market today. 1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

July 24th, 2012 - Offering snappy performance, excellent image quality and a sleek design, the RX100 proves that good things come in small packages. 4

• Where to buy? $579 to $702 at 2 stores

Nikon D600

October 3rd, 2012 - Offering a range of video controls and still-image quality refined over generations of Nikon cameras, the D600 is an impressive SLR that signals a new era in full-frame photography. 5

• Where to buy? $2029 to $2767 at 4 stores

Canon EOS 650D

July 4th, 2012 - The Canon 650D has all the features you would expect on an entry-level SLR, but the shooting experience and extra bells and whistles make this a compelling camera. 10

• Where to buy? $629 to $1026 at 5 stores

Canon EOS 6D

March 15th, 2013 - An excellent camera for Canon users who are looking to step up into the world of full-frame photography, the 6D delivers great photo and video quality, as well as effective Wi-Fi. 4

• Where to buy? $1493 to $3600 at 7 stores

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

October 31st, 2012 - The LX7 is an excellent advanced compact camera that has great photo quality. We highly recommend investing in a better lens cap for a pain-free photography experience. 6

• Where to buy? $315 to $545 at 3 stores

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

July 24th, 2012 - This is an excellent choice for crop-sensor SLR users who want a long wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens. 1

• Where to buy? $550 at 1 store