Best Entry-Level DSLR Cameras 2015

Looking for best selling entry-level DSLR cameras in 2015? Which is best DSLR camera for beginner? Here ia the full recommendation for best entry-level DSLR cameras in 2015. We are ranking DSLRs based on DxOMark and dpreview awards.

Here is the buying guide for top rated entry-level DLSR cameras in 2015.

Under $500 | Under $1,000 | Canon Entry-Level DSLRs | Nikon Entry-Level DSLRs | Sony & Pentax Entry-Level DSLRs

Best Entry Level DSLR Cameras under $500

If you are looking for a cheap entry-level DSLR camera under $500, below are some good choice. The Nikon D3200 and Sony A65 are good choice.

Camera DxOMark dpreview Score Check Price at
Nikon D3200
(2012.04)
81 73%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sony A65
(2011.08)
74 78%
Gold Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon T3i
(2011.02)
65 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon SL1
(2013.03)
63 78%
Gold Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon T3
(2011.02)
62 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D3100
(2010.10)
67 72%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sony A58
(2013.02)
74 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Pentax K-500
(2013.06)
79 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Pentax K-50
(2013.06)
79 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Entry-Level DSLR Cameras under $1,000

For entry-level DSLR price around $500 to $1,000. The best DSLR is Pentax K-5 IIs.

Camera DxOMark dpreview Score Check Price at
Pentax K-5 IIs
(2012.09)
82 81%
Gold Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D5200
(2012.11)
84 79%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D5300
(2013.10)
83 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon SL1
(2013.03)
63 78%
Gold Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sony A77
(2011.08)
78 81%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D3300
(2014.01)
82 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D7000
(2010.09)
80 80%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon T5i
(2013.03)
61 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon 60D
(2010.08)
66 79%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Canon Entry-Level DSLR Cameras

Best Canon Entry-level DSLR camera is Canon EOS 60D.

Camera DxOMark dpreview Score Check Price at
Canon 60D
(2010.08)
66 79%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon SL1
(2013.03)
63 78%
Gold Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon T3i
(2011.02)
65 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon T5i
(2013.03)
61 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Canon T3
(2011.02)
62 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Nikon Entry-Level DSLR Cameras

Nikon D5200 is the best entry-level DSLR has best DxOMark result.

Camera DxOMark dpreview Score Check Price at
Nikon D5200
(2012.11)
84 79%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D5300
(2013.10)
83 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D3300
(2014.01)
82 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D7000
(2010.09)
80 80%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D3200
(2012.04)
81 73%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Nikon D3100
(2010.10)
67 72%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Sony & Pentax Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Camera DxOMark dpreview Score Check Price at
Pentax K-5 IIs
(2012.09)
82 81%
Gold Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sony A77
(2011.08)
78 81%
Silver Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sony A65
(2013.02)
74 78%
Gold Awards
Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Pentax K-50
(2013.06)
79 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Pentax K-500
(2013.06)
79 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sony A58
(2011.08)
74 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay