Few DSLR cameras feature built-in Wi-Fi, particularly entry-level DSLRs, and this makes the price of the Canon EOS 1300D all the more impressive. The built-in Wi-Fi is easy to use with a compatible smartphone and the built-in NFC makes it all the more accessible for those with a compatible Android...

Excellent value for money; Wi-Fi and NFC built-in; Good colour reproduction; Good ergonomics and handling; Easy to use; Decent battery life; Auto White Balance options of warm or white

Disappointing ISO range; and poor ISO performance at ISO3200 and above; Only 3fps continuous shooting; 6 raw shots; Entry level kit lens lacks image stabilisation; Lacks auto-HDR shooting

Canon's latest entry-level model DSLR represents excellent value, and provides many photographers with the opportunity to get on the first rung of the DSLR ladder. It features an APS-C-sized sensor and some other interesting features, but nothing too revolutionary.

Great value; Entry into huge range of EOS accessories; Built-in Wi-Fi

95% viewfinder; Screen isn't touch-sensitive; Limited burst shooting rate

Thanks to smartphones, everyone's a photographer these days – but what happens when you hit your iPhone or Galaxy's imaging limits and realise you need something a bit beefier? Chances are, your first thought is to buy yourself what used to be known as a "real camera": a DSLR.

Accessibly priced; cecent all-round image quality; hardy and lightweight plastic body; simple control layout with large buttons; detail-rich LCD screen; Wi-Fi and NFC for easy smartphone hookup

Uninspiring styling; screen doesn't fare well in sunshine; slow continuous shooting speed; just nine autofocus points; limited ISO range; not much different to earlier 1200D model

The Canon EOS 1300D (otherwise known as the Digital Rebel T6 in North America) updates the EOS 1200D / Rebel T5 as Canon's entry-level DSLR marketed squarely at first-time DSLR buyers. The new camera is more evolution than revolution though, as it carries over many of its predecessor's key features.

Despite their low price point 'entry-level' cameras are incredibly important for manufacturers. These are the cameras with which the consumer starts their journey with a brand – and many of those consumers will stay with that brand for a very long time.

It's cheap as chips and takes great photos but the 1300D's not quite the bargain it seems

Great picture quality; Wi-Fi and app abilities; Low price

Hardly a looker; Video and Live View lack autofocus; Similarly priced rivals are better

The 1300D is a great camera for those looking for their first DSLR, and at ￡370 with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens offers exceptional value for money. While most of the updates to the entry-level model are modest, the addition of Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity are certainly welcome, making this...

As cameras become more advance they are slowly getting more and more expensive. Many retailers have started to offer different payment plans depending on the price of the camera you are purchasing. For example, buy now pay later or .

Canon's EOS 1300D, which was announced in March, is a relatively minor upgrade to the previous entry-level DSLR, the EOS 1200D . The most noteworthy upgrade in the new camera is sure to be the addition of Wi-Fi (with NFC), which supports easy sharing of photos and videos online via compatible smart...

Canon thinks it can, hence the 1300D: a super-cheap lens-swapper aimed squarely at smartphone-savvy Instagram-addicts looking to level up. How do I know that's the target audience?