The 10 Best Selling DSLRs of 2009
Last week we highlighted The 10 Best Selling Point and Shoot Cameras of 2009 and today we’ll be looking at the big brothers of the industry.
The 10 Best Selling DSLRs of 2009 on Amazon
Again, we’re compiling this list by cross referencing the cameras that our readers bought through our Amazon links and the best sellers lists that Amazon posts. Do note that all of these links are Amazon affiliate links to support Your Photo Tips and help the site keep growing.

#1. Canon Digital Rebel XSi - 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
#2. Canon EOS Rebel T1i – 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
#3. Nikon D3000 – 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
#4. Nikon D5000 – 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD
#5. Nikon D90 DX – 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
#6. Canon Rebel XS – 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
#7. Nikon D40 - 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
#8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 – 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Lens
#9. Canon EOS 50D – 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
#10. Canon EOS 7D -18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD and 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
It’s no surprise that Canon and Nikon dominate the list and continue to increase their stranglehold on the market of top-end and entry level DSLRs.
It was nice to see the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Camera creep in. It’s an interesting looking camera and I’m intrigued by the thought of having something with that much creative control in a smaller and more portable system.
Do you shoot with a DSLR that isn’t a Canon or Nikon? Make the case for your favorite DSLR in the comments below!
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Comments
I have the Sony Alpha A300 - love the built-in image stabilizer and my old Minolta glass.
I shoot with a Nikon D40. It is the first and only camera I have so I guess I'm a Nikon girl. I am however, shopping for another and it's very interesting to see what others are buying. Thanks.
The built in image stabilizers are a major plus for the Sony DSLRs. It's something people should pay attention to. With Nikon and Canon you have to pay extra to get image stabilizer in the lenses.
As a Pentax guy I am a little bummed the k-x didnt make it but the Big 2 are hard to beat. Like Zeev, I love my in body stabilization and I am constantly amazed that Canikon gets away with selling in lens systems.
I am surprised the D3000 beat the D5000 since the D5000 was released first. Price still matters more than video.
I have a sony alfa 300.
It is always so frustrating that the Sony never ranks in these lists.. I am a Sony girl.. I was introduced to it and have never switched.. so I am pretty niave when it comes to discussing this..but Sony is a great camera with some solid lens choices.. But I hear each one of the camera's listed on top is awesome.. :)
I just bought the D40 and I must say I am impressed. I like the feel, even though it is light. I have never used a DSLR before so this is perfect for me to develop my craft with. I don’t mind having to fiddle around with options because I won’t be doing anything professional yet… I don’t know what inconvenience i’m missing out on so I’m more than pleased.
Geez, Canon and Nikon sure rule the roost here. A nice list would be to have a look at the top threee best selling cameras from each manufacturers to give us a better idea of what is happening outside the cabal's reach ;-)
I'm using canon, but a bit old
I have a sony alfa 350. Its not in list :(
I want to buy a Nikon D3000.
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