The competition
Image: Nikon D7000
Normally we would mention the Nikon D300S here, but with only 12.3 million pixels it is well overdue for an update. Also, the polycarbonate body of the Canon EOS 60D means it has far more in common with Nikon’s 16-million-pixel D7000 camera, which can also be found for around the £1,000 mark.
Image: Pentax K-5
Competition will also come from the new Pentax K-5, which has a 16.3-million-pixel sensor, a magnesium-alloy body and an impressive 7fps shooting rate. It is currently a little more expensive, at around £1,200 body only. Of course, the EOS 550D should also be considered. It costs around £650 and looks to be something of a bargain when you consider that it is based on the same image sensor.
