Top 20 DSLR Models – Reader Favorites

Yesterday I presented the Top 10 Point and Shoot Digital Cameras as used by DPS readers and today I want to move on to presenting the top DSLRs.

Because so many DPS readers nominated DSLRs I thought I’d present the Top 20 DSLR models mentioned rather than a Top 10. I’ll also present a breakdown of the brands owned below the list of actual cameras. I’ve also included the dates these cameras were announced to give an idea of how old the models are:

Cameras are listed from most popular to least popular (and I’ve given an indication of what percentage of recipients own the top 7):

1. Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D) – an 8 megapixel DSLR first announced back in February 2005 – this DSLR made up 17% of the total
2. Canon Digital Rebel XTi (400D) – (pictured) a 10.1 megapixel update of the XT, August 2006 – this DSLR had 12% of the total
3. Nikon D80 – a 10.2 megapixel DSLR – announced in August 2006 – 10% of those participating
4. Nikon D50 – 6.1 megapixels, announced in April 2005 – 8% of the total
5. Nikon D40– 6.1 megapixel DSLR announced in November 2006 – 6%
6. Nikon D200 – 10.2 megapixels and announced in November 2005 – 6%
7. Sony Alpha A100 – another 10.2 megapixel DSLR announced in June 2006 – 6%
8. Canon EOS 20D– announced way back in April 2004 – a very popular 8.2 megapixel DSLR
9. Nikon D70S – 6.1 megapixels and an upgrade/redesign of the D70 – announced April 2005
10. Canon EOS 30D – an 8.2 megapixel midrange DSLR and an upgrade of the 20D – announced in Feb 2006
11. Olympus Evolt E500 – 8 megapixels – September 2005
12. Canon EOS 5D – August 2005 was when this ground breaking 12.8 megapixel camera was announced
13. Nikon D70 – another ground breaker for it’s day in December 2003 (the 2nd oldest camera in the list) – 6.1MP
14. Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction (Body Only)” (Pentax) – 6.1 megapixels announced in May 2006
15. Canon Digital Rebel – 300D – another oldie (October 2003) – 6.5MP
16. Pentax K10D – 10.2 megapixels with in body shake reduction – September 2006
17. Canon EOS-10D – 6.3 megapixels – December 2003
18. Nikon D40x – a 10.2 megapixel update of the popular D40 and the newest camera in the mix with an announcement date of March 2007
19. Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D – 6.1MP DSLR – July 2005
20. Pentax *ist DS – 6.1 megapixel update of the *ist D – September 2004

Lastly – lets look at a quick breakdown of the mix of DSLRs by Manufacturer where as you’d expect Canon and Nikon dominate the market if DPS readers are anything to go by.

I hope you enjoyed this examination of the Top DSLR Models. Also check out other related posts including:

• How to Buy a DSLR Camera
• Should You Buy a DSLR or Point and Shoot Digital Camera?