The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
I fell hard for Photography in college. So much so that I tried to make it my major. Unfortunately my school did not offer this as an option but I did make a minor out of it and I was pretty good at it. I landed myself an A in all of my black and white photography courses. Of course that was back when we used film. I upgraded my traditional single lens reflex (SLR) to the digital version after my daughter was born. I’d resigned myself to being a photographer by hobby, and what better use of a camera than to photograph my beautiful new daughter?
Emma is turning 6 in just a few weeks, so I think it’s time to upgrade my DSLR. I’ll be visiting the Best Buy Holiday Gift Center to choose my new camera. I just hope Santa thinks I’ve been good enough.
Best Buy is an excellent place to compare and contrast cameras and camcorders and all of the available options because they’re all available in one store. All of the following come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi so you can share amazing photos instantly, and as a blogger and a mom that really appeals to me. Especially at a time like this; the best memories are made around the holidays.
Nikon D5300 DSLR w/18-55mm VR Lens
- A DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi so you can capture high quality photos and share them instantly
- This Nikon D5300 DSLR camera comes with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens that enables you to capture sharp photos and video footage. Optical image stabilization helps prevent blurring to ensure image clarity
- Also available in red or gray
Sony Alpha A6000 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
- A compact system camera with the World’s Fastest Autofocus
- This Sony Alpha A6000 features a 24.3-megapixel, Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor that makes it easy to shoot scenes in stunning clarity. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you share stored content across devices.
- Also available in White or silver
- A digital camera that allows you to shoot, share, and use Android Apps
- This Samsung Galaxy 2 digital camera’s 16.3-megapixel, 1/2.3″ BSI CMOS sensor allows you to capture sharp images and high-definition video footage. The 4.8″ touch screen simplifies operation, and built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing stored files easy.
I am wanting that Sony Alpha so bad. Like I look at it online every single day. ha!
Totally right timing – I am looking for a new cam for myself!
Thank You for sharing! I was in the market for a camera and you have truly answered the questions I’ve had. Great review!
I so need an actual camera instead of my phone! Good thing I already told the hubs that we need to go to Best Buy so I can tell them exactly what I’m looking for in my terms & they can translate that to camera-speak & tell me which models would work best for me.
Best Buy is always one of the first places I go for any of my tech needs! That Samsung camera is really neat.
Awesome selection of cameras, I am looking for a new one for myself!
Wow! That Galaxy camera seems like it would really save a ton of time.
I have been looking to buy my son a new camera for Christmas. Best Buy always has a great selection and good deals. I will have to check them out.
That’s an awesome camera! I don’t have one but I’m hoping my hubby gets me on for Christmas!
Thanks so much. I am looking for a new basic camera. I haven’t really gotten into photography, but as my kids grow, I see I have to! I will have to check out Best Buy for their options!