New Canon SLR bumps Sony on sensor test The 5D Mark II's sensor outperforms one major rival on the DxOMark Sensor test, but Nikon's D700 still is ahead. Now, what about the black spots?

You can't fit an SLR replacement in your jeans pocket, but some small cameras such as the Ricoh GX-100 and Canon PowerShot G series are steps in the right direction.