Best reasonable DSLR camera

Nokia D5100

The Nikon D5100 and its included AF-S 18-55mm VR lens offer a host of new photography tools including a 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 4 fps continuous shooting and breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with full time autofocus.

It is a great camera available for a reasonable price. Great picture quality. Price to pay < $650 with 18-55mm lens.

Best compact camera

Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

• 12.1 Megapixel
• 1080p High-Definition Video
• 5x Optical Zoom
• DIGIC 
• Fast f/2.0 lens

Good camera for a reasonable price. Check sample images on Amazon.