7 best mirrorless cameras

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Mirrorless cameras are taking over the world. They are much more compact than devices equipped with a mirror and an optical viewfinder. At the same time, the best mirrorless cameras produce great pictures and provide the ability to change lenses. Of course, our online magazine could not ignore this topic. We decided to talk about the seven best system cameras, the purchase of which will definitely not disappoint.

Rating of the best mirrorless cameras

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best mid-budget mirrorless cameras	1	Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III	38,000 RUB.
	2	Fujifilm X-T2 0	52,000 RUB.
	3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80	53,500 RUB.
	4	Sony Alpha ILCE-6300	63 800 RUB.
The best premium mirrorless cameras	1	Fujifilm X-T2	90 200 RUB.
	2	Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III	229,990 RUB.
	3	Panasonic Lumix GH5	RUB 124,500

Best mid-budget mirrorless cameras

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Rating: 4.8

One of the most popular Micro 4/3 mount cameras. Basically, the choice in favor of such a device is made by amateurs who need photographs for home archives. Most of all they like the cost of the camera, which does not exceed 45 thousand rubles. Such people practically do not look at other characteristics. However, there is nothing bad to say about the specifications. It uses a relatively good Live MOS sensor with a crop factor of 2 and an effective resolution of 16.1 megapixels. Of course, the miniature size of the sensor imposes some restrictions, but the problem is partially solved by the optical stabilizer, which allows you to make the shutter speed a little longer.

The camera has a standard ISO range. Of course, the creators have introduced very high values ​​here – up to ISO 25600, but they are not working, as the pictures begin to receive an abundance of digital noise. But the camera can only be praised for its high shooting speed. The maximum device produces 8.6 frames / s, while continuous shooting can last 22 photos (in RAW format). Another feature of the device is the tiltable LCD touchscreen with high resolution. The electronic viewfinder, which is convenient to use in bright sunlight, has not gone anywhere either.

The camera is capable of offering very fast shutter speeds up to 1/16000 s. This should please the owners of the fastest lenses. Like all the other cameras reviewed today, the third generation Olympus OM-D E-M10 can shoot video. The maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels – the frequency is equal to 30 frames / s. If you lower the resolution to 720p, then you can start shooting video at 120 fps.

In general, the camera justifies its cost. None of the competitors can offer anything of the kind for the money. Even the number of focus points is very high here. You can also note the ability to sync with a smartphone via Wi-Fi. As for the negative aspects, if we forget about the small size of the matrix, only the battery can be distinguished. Its full charge is enough for 330 photos at best.

Advantages

• Good touchscreen display with swivel mechanism;

• Decent matrix resolution;

• High shooting speed;

• There is a matrix shift stabilizer;

• Decent electronic viewfinder

• 121 focus points;

• The camera copes well with video shooting.

disadvantages

• Small sensor size;

• Not the longest battery life;

• Few controls.

Fujifilm X-T20

Rating: 4.7

The beloved Fuji mirrorless camera is ranked # 3 on our list. Everything is beautiful here – from the classic appearance to the used 24-megapixel sensor belonging to the APS-C format. In contrast to the model discussed above, the camera turned out to be not so heavy – the weight of the device without a battery is 333 g. The cost of the device is much higher – in Russia they ask about 52 thousand rubles for it.

The high price tag is associated not only with the larger matrix. The camera turned out to be very fast – it can create up to 14 frames in one second. The maximum burst for RAW is 24 shots, while for JPEG this parameter reaches 56 shots. Even the shutter works faster here – with high-aperture optics, you can use a shutter speed of 1/32000 s. The camera uses a hybrid autofocus that can be triggered almost instantly. It also includes an electronic viewfinder, consisting of 2.36 million pixels, and a three-inch touchscreen display with a swivel mechanism.

Many Fujifilm X-T20 buyers use this device for video shooting. The maximum available here is 4K resolution, with this parameter the frequency will be 30 frames / s. If the quality of the built-in microphone does not suit you, then you can connect an external one – there is a corresponding socket on the body. Unfortunately, there is no stabilizer here, so you will have to either shoot from a tripod or use a lens with built-in stabilization. To shoot yourself, you can use a smartphone – the image will be broadcast to it via Wi-Fi.

Advantages

• Outstanding 24-megapixel sensor

• Very high shooting speed;

• Sufficiently high working ISO values;

• Nice classic design;

• Good viewfinder and LCD display

• High-quality hybrid autofocus;

• 4K video recording available;

• There is a microphone input;

• High speed shutter speed can be used;

• Optimal size and weight.

disadvantages

• No optical image stabilizer;

• The running time is not too long.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80

Rating: 4.6

A fairly large and heavy mirrorless camera. The 453-gram weight is due to the presence of moisture protection. If you use the right lens, you can take it easy even in the pouring rain. Like other system cameras from Panasonic, the Lumix G80 is equipped with a 4/3 format sensor. That is, it is exactly half the size of a 35-mm film frame. In this regard, the sensor received only a 16-megapixel resolution. But on the other hand, there was a place under the body for the implementation of optical stabilization.

On the back of the camera there is a touchscreen display equipped with a rotary mechanism. If the sun is shining outside, then it's easier to use the electronic viewfinder, which consists of 2.36 million pixels. With this camera, you can shoot a very good video, including in 4K-resolution. At the same time, the picture can be displayed on a smartphone in real time, the Wi-Fi module is not forgotten here.

Unfortunately, the camera turned out to be much slower than its competitor discussed just above. In burst mode, the camera takes only 9 frames per second. But on the other hand, this series can last long enough – 45 shots for RAW and 300 for JPEG are the limit. But most of all, the device can disappoint the owners of high-aperture optics – the shutter here opens at 1/4000 s. Due to all these restrictions, the cost of the camera, which is about 52 thousand rubles, seems even slightly overestimated.

Advantages

• A convenient touchscreen display is used;

• There are no complaints about the quality of the viewfinder;

• Good contrast autofocus;

• 4K video recording possible;

• A metal waterproof case is used;

• There is an optical image stabilizer;

• There are functions for shooting a time-lapse and 3D photo.

disadvantages

• Not the most capacious battery;

• Not very fast shutter speed;

• Small matrix size;

• When shooting in JPEG, color noir sometimes appears.

Sony Alpha ILCE-6300

Rating: 4.5

This mirrorless camera seems very small. However, its weight, considering the mass of the battery, reaches an impressive 520 g. This is explained by the presence of high-quality components. In particular, it uses an APS-C matrix with an effective resolution of 24.2 megapixels. The shutter is also quite heavy – this makes it reliable and durable. In burst mode, the camera takes up to 11 photos per second. When shooting in RAW, the burst only lasts two seconds, but in most cases this is sufficient. The result is displayed on a rotary screen, consisting of approximately 921 thousand pixels. Unfortunately, it does not have a touch pad, so you will have to navigate the menu using the buttons. The picture is clearly visible even on a clear sunny day. However, this does not mean that the camera is devoid of a viewfinder – it is present here and consists of 2.35 points.

Sony has been manufacturing smartphones for quite some time, so it was not difficult for it to introduce not only Wi-Fi here, but also NFC, which speeds up pairing. Also on the body of the 'carcass' you can find a microphone input and a connector for the remote control. The autofocusing process here is carried out using 169 points, which is a very impressive parameter.

As for video shooting, the maximum available to the user is 4K resolution. The frequency is 30 frames / s, which is quite acceptable for the mid-budget segment. By the way, at a resolution of 1080p, the frequency can be increased up to 120 frames / s, which is not offered by any of the above cameras. The main drawback of the camera is its battery – it sits down too quickly, which is why you will have to be generous in buying additional batteries, which cost very decent money.

Advantages:

Advantages

• • High-speed video recording at 1080p is available;
  • Built-in NFC and Wi-Fi modules;

• Very good hybrid autofocus

• High burst shooting speed;

• A crop factor 1.5 matrix is ​​used;

• There is a microphone input.

disadvantages

• The camera cannot be called easy;

• Not very high resolution viewfinder and LCD;

• The screen is not touch sensitive;

• There is no image stabilization;

• Low battery capacity.

Ranking of the best premium mirrorless cameras

Fujifilm X-T2

Rating: 4.9

A real hit among system cameras. Yes, they ask for more than 100 thousand rubles for the device. But it's worth it! It uses a metal case that is protected from moisture. Underneath is an excellent third-generation 24.3-megapixel X-Trans CMOS sensor with a very wide operating ISO range. On the back of the device is a one-million-pixel swivel display. It does not have a touch pad, but this is not required – on the case you can find a huge number of buttons and wheels that allow you to visit the menu as rarely as possible. There is also an electronic viewfinder, which the authors have no complaints about.

The camera uses hybrid autofocus, which is triggered almost instantly. The product turned out to be fast in terms of serial shooting – up to 14 frames are created per second. Against this background, one can no longer be surprised at the shutter, which can operate in 1/32000 s.

The Fujifilm X-T2 camera is a great choice for any professional. The buyer will like two slots for a memory card, a capacious battery, and the possibility of 4K video shooting. We can only regret that 4K video is recorded at 30 frames / s – I would like more. By the way, you can buy a battery grip for this camera, which will further increase the battery life (not to mention the fact that the grip will become more comfortable).

Advantages

• Good video quality;

• The battery is enough for about 340 photos;

• Excellent autofocus system;

• Can insert two SD cards;

• There is a microphone input and a USB 3.0 connector;

• There is moisture protection;

• Decent LCD and viewfinder

• High speed burst shooting;

• Good matrix;

• A large number of controls.

disadvantages

• There is no optical stabilizer;

• Wi-Fi is not equipped with an NFC chip;

• The camera is quite heavy.

Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III

Rating: 4.8

Must be the most expensive mirrorless camera on our list. In Russia, more than 229 thousand rubles are asked for this 'carcass'! It is also one of the heaviest – the weight of the Sony Alpha A7R III reaches an impressive 657 g (including the battery). What caused all this?

The main distinguishing feature of the device is the full-frame sensor. It has not only large dimensions, but also a very high resolution – 42.4 megapixels. The resulting images can be printed in any large format – the detail will remain maximum. The color depth here is 42 bits, which should suit absolutely any photographer's taste. Nothing bad can be said about the range of available ISOs, although it is not a record.

Surprisingly, under the relatively compact body there was even a place for the sensor shift system, on the basis of which the image stabilizer is made. There is also a high-quality viewfinder that creates a picture of 3.68 million pixels. It is impossible to find fault with the rotary touch screen, which also has a very high resolution. The device also includes a variety of wireless modules, including Wi-Fi, NFC, and even Bluetooth.

When filming, the microphone input can come in handy, which is located under one of the plugs. By the way, 4K video is recorded here only at 30 frames / s. Perhaps this is the strangest moment. It seems that the engineers failed to achieve more because of the processor used or for some other reason.

Perhaps the Sony Alpha A7R III definitely deserves the 'Choice' title. After all, this is the only mirrorless camera that can take 650 photos on a full battery charge, in the toughest shooting conditions!

Advantages

• Wide range of working values ​​of photosensitivity;

• In burst mode, it makes up to 10 frames / s;

• Reliable construction;

• Fast response autofocus;

• Very high resolution full-frame sensor;

• There is a microphone input, headphone output and USB 3.0;

• Built-in modules Bluetooth, NFC and Wi-Fi;

• Excellent video quality;

• Long battery life.

disadvantages

• Astronomical price tag.

Panasonic Lumix GH5

Rating: 4.7

A fairly large mirrorless camera, the weight of which together with the battery is 725 g. In this case, it is due not to a large matrix (here it has a crop factor of 2), but to a waterproof case. There is also a kind of cooling system inside the device. The fact is that its processor is capable of heating up to quite serious values. This happens during video shooting, which is possible here not only with 4K resolution, but also with a frequency of 60 frames / s. If you are looking for a camera specifically for video shooting, then you should think about this particular option. Panasonic GH5 is priced much cheaper than Sony products – in Russia you will spend about 129 thousand rubles. Of course, here you will not find Full Frame, but when shooting video, the matrix size does not play such a significant role.

The device is equipped with an optical stabilizer, so, in theory, relatively inexpensive lenses can be attached to this camera. Another feature of the camera is a large LCD display with a sensor substrate and a rotating mechanism. Not forgotten by the creators and the viewfinder, consisting of 3.68 million points. But even more, photographers will love the burst mode, which takes up to 12 frames per second. The clipboard does not overflow until after 60 shots, which is exactly the length of the burst when saving images in RAW. In the case of JPEG shooting, this parameter is ten times larger! You can also note the shutter speed, the maximum value of which here is 1/16000 s.

In short, it is the best mirrorless camera for video shooting and just very good for photography.

Advantages

• Matrix resolution is 20 Mp;

• High speed shutter speed available;

• Good performance in continuous shooting;

• 4K video recording at 60 fps is possible;

• Excellent viewfinder and LCD display

• There is a headphone output, microphone input and USB 3.0;

• Built-in Wi-Fi modules, Bluetooth and NFC;

• At least 410 shots from a full charge;

• The waterproof case is used;

• Two slots for memory cards.

disadvantages

• The matrix belongs to the 4/3 format;

• Large dimensions and weight;

• Not the fastest autofocus.

Conclusion

If SLR cameras are gradually becoming the lot of professional photographers, then system cameras are real all-rounders. Such devices provide a high-quality picture, which is very far from any smartphone. At the same time, mirrorless cameras cannot be called huge – it is not difficult to take such a device on vacation or outdoors. In short, you should definitely consider buying an interchangeable-lens camera! And it certainly should be possessed by every person who makes money by photographing.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.