These cameras face pressure from constantly-improving cellular phones despite keeping a notable lead in ergonomics and performance. Understandably, ultra-compact cameras have had the least new models with only 8 launches in 2015. Pentax introduced the fewest models of any manufacturer yet still emphasizes models which deliver more features and tougher construction than the competition.

Best Professional DSLR: The top-notch Nikon D4S Nikon D4S remains unchallenged with the Nikon D810 Nikon D810 delivering awesome performance at a lower price-point.įuji stands out among manufacturers by having significantly cut down on its introduction of new cameras while allowing many to evolve with major new features and performance improvements via firmware upgrades.The Pentax K-3 II Pentax K-3 II provides an even greater feature-set while taking a slight drop in image-quality at high-ISO. Best Advanced DSLR: Unbeaten yet sadly discontinued, the Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5 IIs remains the top performing cropped-sensor DSLR to date.Best Entry-Level Mirrorless: Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-M1.Best Travel-Zoom: Fujifilm Finepix F1000 EXR Fujifilm Finepix F1000 EXR which has limited availability, while the Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus Stylus SH-2 shows the most promise among new Travel-Zooms of 2015.Best Ultra-Compact: Fujifilm XQ1 Fujifilm XQ1 and a nearly identical Fujifilm X-Q2 Fujifilm X-Q2 actually launched in 2015 for some markets.Luckily, most are still current and available from major retailers: While several models improved image-quality and performance over previous years, many of the Best Digital Cameras of 2014 remain the best this year too. Here we present the best new digital cameras of 2015. As fewer new cameras enter the market, manufacturers have been working to create more distinct offerings and introduce new categories. Compare that to 2012 with 146 models launched.

Every year since 2012, fewer digital cameras were introduced with 2015 getting only 65 new models, down from 85 in 2014 which is a staggering 24% drop.

The digital camera market is reshaping to adapt to new market conditions.

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