It’s been years since Canon introduced a basic entry-level DSLR. In that time frame, video has become commonplace in DSLRs, and interchangeable-lens compacts (ILCs) now compete for the attention of people looking to step up from a point-and-shoot. With its APS-C sized CMOS sensor, 1280x720 30p video recording, new 63-zone metering system, and speedy phase-detection autofocus, the EOS Rebel T3 ($600, street, with 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 EF IS II lens) makes a great case for going with a DSLR.In the Test Lab