The Nikon Z6 II is Nikon's answer to the Sony A7III, and it is a good answer for dedicated Nikon shooters. Specs: 61-megapixel full-frame sensor, 10 fps with full AF (12 bit RAM, 6 fps for 14-bit RAW), 4K/30fps video, dual SD cards If you buy one, pick up some extra hard drives too. Other downsides are its price, and its RAW files are huge (around 125 megabytes per image). That's not to say its specs are bad, but there are more capable video cameras if that's your focus. While the still images the A7RIV produces are frankly remarkable, its video chops are not of the same caliber. I was able to pull up shadows in my RAW editor by as much as five stops with no more noise than if I had shot at the corresponding ISO in the first place. The dynamic range is outstanding, and the ability to recover detail in the shadows is something you'll only believe once you do it yourself. If that's not enough, there's a 16-shot high-resolution mode that can create 240-MP images (so long as your subject is static, e.g., a landscape). From a pure resolution standpoint, it is unmatched (unless you opt for medium-format cameras). Sony's A7RIV uses a 61-megapixel full-frame sensor. Specs: 26-megapixel XTrans APS-C sensor, 15 fps with full AF, 4K/60fps video, dual SD cards My only real gripe is the grip it's on the small side for a body of this size. Plus, Fujifilm's excellent line of lenses is surprisingly affordable relative to some of the others on the list, making this one of the least expensive systems to invest in. ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, and shooting modes are all accessible via physical dials. The camera body's design is reminiscent of film cameras, and perhaps the best thing about it is how seldom you need to use digital controls. The XT-4 even offers a fully articulating rear touchscreen, something you won't find in either of the Sony cameras. There's also a clear division between photo and video mode, so you can easily switch back and forth. The X-T4 has in-body image stabilization and significant autofocus improvements compared to its predecessor. Fujifilm uses APS-C sensors, which are smaller than the full-frame sensors in the rest of the cameras in this guide, but the images are every bit as sharp. Specs: 33-megapixel full-frame sensor, 10 frames per second (fps), 7K oversampled 4K/30fps video, SD and Express cardsĪnother option: If you don't need the new autofocus features, the A7III remains a solid choice, and it's frequently on sale for under $1,800.įujifilm's X-T4 is one of the best values in the camera market. Luckily there are enough customizable buttons that it's not too difficult to set things up so you never need to dive into the menus. What I don't like about it, or any other Sony, is the labyrinthine menu system. There are better still cameras (see the Sony A7RIV below) and better video cameras, but nothing else combines the two quite as well. The five-axis image stabilization means you can hand-hold it in lower light, and the wide range of 4K video options make it the best all-around photo and stills combo on this page. It's compact and lightweight enough to carry all day without back strain, and the grip is comfortable. Sony's new A7 IV ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a 33-megapixel full-frame camera capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and the best autofocus system on the market. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated August 2022: We've added some more buying advice and updated pricing and availability throughout. I've spent years now testing dozens of cameras in all kinds of shooting scenarios to come up with what I think are the best choices for different types of photographers.īe sure to check out our many other buying guides, like the Best Compact Cameras, Best Camera Bags, and Best Action Cameras. All these cameras are capable of producing amazing images which one is right for you depends more on your needs than the size of the sensor.īut choosing the right one can be confusing. That's why this guide doesn't get too deep into the weeds of megapixel counts, sensor sizes, and pixel peeping. That's not to say gear doesn't matter, just that it's best used in service of something larger, not obsessed over. The vision you have and the work you put into realizing it are far more critical. You know what's the least important part of taking a great photo? Gear.
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