The T3i camera has won awards, and with good reason. It uses Canon EF lenses, which are known for both high quality and a wide range of options. In addition, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR has a resolution of 18 megapixels and an APS-C size image sensor. Rebel DSLRs are intuitively designed cameras with a lot of cool features, which is why this line is so popular.

This little powerhouse proves that fixed lens cameras can produce the same quality as a DSLR. The lens is a surprisingly fast f/1.8. The image sensor is 12.1 megapixels, which is more resolution than a hobbyist needs. Best of all, this camera is made to be used by beginners and experts both. It is easy to use in general, but has a lot of extra features for more advanced photographers to play with.

Some people don’t need a DSLR or fixed lens camera but rather a simple and solid DIL. The PEN line from Olympus is a great little camera that produces professional quality images, has interchangeable lens, and even a mode that takes up to eight frames every second. With a touch screen display, it is certainly easy to use. This camera is pure fun and so easy a kid can use it.

Olympus is one of the most popular makers of mini cameras, with good reason. The brand packs all the features of a standard-sized DIL into a tiny package. In this case, the PEN Mini is another camera from the PEN line with the same features: interchangeable lens, high resolution, and an LCD touch screen.

The Panasonic Lumix LF1 is notable for how easily it connects wirelessly to a variety of devices. This is made possibly by a technology called NFC or Near Field Communication. This technology can automatically sync with computers, printers, and even Panasonic televisions. In addition, the Lumix LF1 has built-in Wi-Fi.

This tablet-like Samsung camera has won awards for its camera aspects, but it is more notable in that is functions as a smartphone or small tablet in addition to taking photos. It runs an Android operating system and looks just like your friends’ droid phones. In addition to acting as a camera, it offers video recording, WiFi, and a zoom lens. However, don’t think this is a typical camera phone. With a 16 megapixel image sensor, the photo quality is much higher. The apps and WiFi are merely benefits to an already great camera.

The Sony Cyber-shot HX300 is an all-around great camera but it has some jaw-dropping numbers–20.4 MP of resolution and a 50x zoom lens . No other camera is offering those. In addition to a ton of resolution and zoom, it also has an LCD screen and and video recording.