Cameras

The Exolens offers a super-strong frame for attaching its two lenses to an iPhone 6, but is bulkier and more expensive than competing lens kits.

Thanks to a new sensor and processor, the J5 is a very competitive mirrorless camera that's priced just right.

If you love to edit and play with your photos, Pixlr Mobile is a powerful app that has almost any tool you could want.

VSCO Camera provides great tools and filters for traditional photography corrections and adjustments, but it lacks fun special effects.

Adobe's Photoshop Express Mobile is a simple photo app that delivers on image quality and ease of use, but it doesn't offer as many tools and controls as other apps.

The Canon EOS Rebel T6s provides speedy autofocus when capturing stills and video, and delivers colorful and sharp images.

With top image and video quality, as well as great design and extensive features, the D7200 is one of the best midrange DSLRs you can buy.

The Dropcam Pro makes it easy to monitor your home with crystal-clear picture quality, strong zoom options and two-way audio.

Samsung's new mainstream mirrorless camera has a handsome design and takes good-looking photos, but doesn't beat the rival Sony a6000.

The XQ2 is a high-quality compact camera for the money, and has lots of controls and easy-to-use Wi-Fi, but it struggles a bit in low light.

The X-A2 is an affordable mirrorless camera option for moving beyond smartphone-cam limitations without losing the ability to take selfies and share photos.

The Canon PowerShot SX offers a powerful 50x zoom in a lightweight, DSLR-like body, but don't expect many frills.

The K-S2 offers several appealing features, including weatherproofing and sensor-shift image stabilization, but its video quality falls short.

This lightweight, midrange DSLR is a feature-rich, speedy performer with high image quality for intermediate-level photographers.

The Swann SW-Viewcam provides email alerts and motion-activated recording for a very reasonable price, but it lacks advanced features.

The D-Link Cloud Camera 2200 is an affordable networked security camera, but it offers fewer features than the competition.

The Belkin NetCam HD+ offers motion-activated recording, cloud storage and remote control of home accessories for less than competing cameras.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 pocket zoom camera captures your memories in great color and detail, but falls short in low light.

Compact, powerful and weatherproof, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II lets you shoot great photos and videos nearly anywhere.

One of the fastest DSLRs, the 7D Mark II is ideal for action shooting, but has more image noise than cheaper cams, including Canon's own 70D.

The NX1 is a groundbreaking device with great features, including rapid shooting and gorgeous 4K video, but it has some rough edges as well.

PaintShop Pro X7 is good for families with varying skill levels; though less versatile and powerful as Photoshop Elements, it’s far cheaper.

Elements 13 delivers easy guided photo-editing, fun projects, a creative learning experience and accessible power for more-experienced users.

Picasa is a convenient, effective editing program for users who want to quickly prep their pictures for sharing — especially on Google+.

The Withings Home is more than a security camera — it also monitors air quality and can help put your baby to sleep — but it's no Dropcam killer.

Fujifilm's X30 is a solid bridge camera that delivers high-quality pictures, but it suffers from iffy Wi-Fi and problematic autofocus.

Packing 5-axis, in-body image stabilization and a full-frame sensor in a petite, sexy body, Sony's Alpha a7 II has a lot to offer.

A curious combination of a smartphone camera and a GoPro, the HTC RE takes pictures and movies without interfering with the moment.

The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is more than a modest step above its predecessor and is versatile enough to appeal to the beginner or the enthusiast.

Sony's a5100 entry-level mirrorless camera packs a DSLR-size sensor in a compact body, delivering high image-quality and fast shooting.