<p>Not everyone has a DSLR, but there are many that are trying to step up to one. But guess what: you don't necessarily have to. You can instead move up to any other type of interchangeable lens camera. The advantage of most DSLRs is that they have an optical viewfinder. But if you don't necessarily need that and you just want to keep the package small and the image quality big, then you'll want to take a look at some of our favorite options.</p><p>Canon Rebel SL1</p><p>Canon designed their new Rebel SL1 for the person who knows nothing about photography but who probably wants to learn. As a result, it is small, basic in its functionality, and delivers quite good image quality in the right situations. We believe that the amateur and the novice photographer will surely find something worth getting excited about with this camera. Plus, you've got all those excellent Canon EF mount lenses that you can upgrade to.</p><p>We've used the Rebel SL1 extensively, and we're very impressed by its overall performanceand it'll drop your jaw, too.</p><p><a href="http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/07/09/five-cameras-for-the-person-stepping-up-from-a-point-and-shoot/">Keep reading...</a></p>