Samsung MV800
(2 of 2)
5. Sony A77; $1,400 (body only)
WHAT'S HOT
Sony's latest removable-lens wonder comes with 24.3 megapixels and an electronic viewfinder that uses OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology to provide much more vivid colors--and deeper blacks--than the LCD screens found on most cameras.
WHAT'S NOT
Its imposing price and size. (An upcoming slightly cheaper Sony, the NEX-7, also has an OLED viewfinder.)
IDEAL FOR
Photos worthy of winning prizes--and passing down to future generations.