8 best cameras for beginner photographers

An increasing number of people use their smartphone for taking pictures. But its capacity is sometimes not enough. At such moments I want to get a full-fledged camera. However, such a device should not be oversaturated with functions, and shooting with it should be for the most part carried out in automatic mode. In short, this should be a camera for beginners. It is about such devices that will be discussed in this article. We will talk about both SLR cameras and system cameras. Overboard will be only compact models, which, with similar functionality, will cost much more expensive. Perhaps we will talk about them next time.

Rating the best cameras for novice photographers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best SLR cameras for beginners photographers	1	Nikon D5300	29 590 ₽
	2	Canon EOS 80D	50 500 ₽
	3	Pentax K-70	44 990 ₽
	4	Sony Alpha ILCA-68	39 890 ₽
	5	Nikon D7100	45 990 ₽
	6	Canon EOS 100D	26 990 ₽
The best mirrorless cameras for novice photographers	1	Canon EOS M3	32 890 ₽
	2	Sony Alpha ILCE-6000	35 990 ₽

The best SLR cameras for beginners photographers

Nikon D5300

Rating: 4.9

One of the easiest to learn SLR cameras. In its favor, many newcomers make their choice, before photographing only with a smartphone. The camera turned out to be relatively small, and its weight does not exceed 480 g (add to this the mass of the battery and the lens). The cost of this model, along with the "whale" optics is 37 thousand rubles. This price tag can not be called minimal. He says that the manufacturer did not save on all components. And indeed, he managed to provide his creation with a swiveling LCD display. Also among the undoubted advantages of the camera is a wireless Wi-Fi module, thanks to which images can be instantly sent to any smartphone. It should be noted and ample opportunities in terms of video. The camera writes a picture with Full HD resolution and 60 frames per second. Moreover, there are stereo microphones here. If their capabilities seem small, then an external "buttonhole" can be connected to the appropriate connector.

Otherwise, this is a typical budget SLR camera, of which our rating will be quite enough. Shooting here is carried out using a matrix with a crop factor of 1.5. The resolution of the sensor reaches 24.2 Mp - this parameter will suit absolutely all novice photographers. Phasing focus helps phase autofocus. Framing is carried out by means of a mirror viewfinder with a 95% field of view. Another part of the camera includes a lithium-ion battery, the capacity of which is enough for about 600 shots. In short, this is a worthy device that helps you master the skills of photography without much difficulty.

Canon EOS 80D

Rating: 4.8

Already significantly more expensive camera. The Japanese manufacturer asks for it at least 61 thousand rubles. Perhaps this amount will be very heavy for those who do not intend to earn a photo in the future. But if we talk specifically about budding photographers, they should understand that sooner or later this amount will have to be spent. I am glad that such money is asked for a kit with a lens, even if it is not the best.

Inside this camera is a traditional crooked matrix, the resolution of which reaches 24.2 Mp. Maximum shooting is possible here with an ISO 25600 sensitivity value. However, the workers are significantly smaller values. It differs from faster cameras Canon EOS 80D by increased rate of fire - in a second 7 photos can be created here. The maximum series can consist of 25 frames (when saving images in RAW). Another important feature of the device is the mirror viewfinder, which has a 100% field of view. The camera comes with a BG-E14 battery pack, which has enough energy to create at least 960 shots. This is an impressive result, unattainable for most entry-level DSLRs.

As for the video, it is here with a frequency of 60 frames / s and a resolution of Full HD. As well as in the previous considered variant, there also has a microphone input. But not only! You can also connect headphones to the product, which allows you to immediately evaluate the quality of the recorded sound. And the camera has wireless modules Wi-Fi and NFC, with which instant synchronization with the smartphone. But the GPS is not here, which is somewhat disappointing. However, geotags in pictures are needed not for all novice photographers.

Pentax K-70

Rating: 4.8

The Japanese company Pentax has made a bid for SLR cameras with waterproof housing. Even a relatively inexpensive device like the K-70 has it. This DSLR is sold for 45 thousand rubles. It should be noted that for the money you can buy only the "carcass". But this is not a problem, since the optical park for Pentax SLR cameras is incredibly wide. A used lens can be purchased for very little money, which is good news.

This model came to our rating not only due to the waterproof housing. Buyers have appreciated the 24-megapixel sensor used here with a crop factor of 1.5. In theory, you can use the sensitivity up to ISO 102400. Of course, the workers are lower values, but with them the frames are very good even at night. Contributes to this and a longer shutter speed, which provides a built-in optical stabilizer - a wild rarity in SLR cameras. Nothing bad can be said about the autofocus system, consisting of 11 points, 9 of which are crosswise. The Japanese manufacturer did not save on the viewfinder, which has a field of view of 100%. But the LCD display does not cause a sense of delight - it has too low resolution. But on the other hand, it has a repeated mechanism, which makes it easier to shoot from inconvenient angles.

Rapid camera can not be called. However, 6 frames / s is quite a decent option.It’s just a shame that when you save pictures in RAW, the series will end after only 10 photos. As for the shutter, it is the most capable of work for 1/6000 with. The camera is also suitable for video shooting - the picture will be saved at 60 frames / s and 1080p resolution. Sound is allowed to write from an external microphone. Not forgotten by the manufacturer and Wi-Fi, allowing you to transfer pictures to your smartphone, as well as use it for remote control.

Sony Alpha ILCA-68

Rating: 4.7

The Japanese company Sony does not stop production of its SLR cameras. A good choice for a novice user is Alpha ILCA-68. This model is sold for 40-42 thousand rubles. And this amount is already included "whale" lens! Inside this camera is a matrix with a crop factor of 1.5 and a resolution of 24 megapixels. The main difference of Sony products from competitors is the lack of a mirror here in the usual sense of the word. Instead, it uses a thin almost completely transparent film, the data from which fall only on the autofocus system. Because of this, the viewfinder is electronic, but you can get used to it quickly enough. And many users are using the 2.7-inch LCD display, equipped with a rotating mechanism, for framing. Bad that it consists of only 460800 pixels - this is extremely small. There is also a second screen on which the current settings are displayed - it should be searched on the top panel.

As in the above product from Pentax, the optical motion stabilizer is also used here. This allows you to save on optics, buying less advanced lenses. The absence of a mirror here made it possible to increase the shooting speed - it is 8 frames / s. But the shutter is used here is not the best. However, 1/4000 with quite enough for most novice photographers. The video here is written at 60 frames / s and Full HD resolution. Unfortunately, the sound will have to be written either through the built-in microphone, or with the help of some external recorder. Another unpleasant feature of the device is the lack of Wi-Fi and any other wireless modules.

Nikon D7100

Rating: 4.6

One of the most advanced cameras among amateur photographers. For this model, complete with "whale" optics in the Russian retail ask about 65 thousand rubles. As previously reviewed in this camera rating, the Nikon D7100 has a CMOS-matrix with a resolution of 24.1 megapixels. Framing is proposed using a traditional mirror viewfinder with a maximum field of view. Also for this purpose you can use the LCD display, the diagonal of which is 3.2 inches. Such a screen consists of 1.22 million pixels, which can be considered a very good parameter. But the lack of LCD is present.The fact is that it is tightly mounted in the body, which complicates shooting from non-standard angles. There is also a second screen here, but it only serves to show the current settings.

The device can take pictures at a speed of 6 frames / s. The video here is shot with a resolution of Full HD, but the frequency will be only 30 frames / s. Nevertheless, the manufacturer supplied its device with a microphone input and an audio output. Also, the camera has a connector to which an external GPS receiver is connected.

Otherwise, this is the usual SLR camera, which is unlikely to be able to interest a professional. It uses phase autofocus, which can not be called perfect. The sensitivity here is limited to the value of ISO 25600.

Canon EOS 100D

Rating: 4.5

The cheapest reflex camera for beginners in our ranking. Its cost does not exceed 28-29 thousand rubles. From such an inexpensive camera should not expect any opportunities. The screen of this camera has a good resolution, but it is deprived of a turning mechanism, which makes its presence not so useful. However, a novice photographer will like the ability to select settings using the touch pad. The second display is completely absent. A mirror viewfinder, as you might guess, offers only a 95 percent field of view.

Inside this device is a CMOS-matrix with a crop factor of 1.6 and a resolution of 18 megapixels. ISO is not recommended if you don’t want to experience a lot of noise. The camera does not know how to shoot quickly - no more than four photos per second are created in serial mode. The manufacturer saved even on wireless modules - they are simply not there. Finally, the battery, which has a capacity of about 380 shots, can also upset the customer. In short, in the direction of the Canon EOS 100D you should look only if you have allocated no more than 28 thousand rubles for the purchase of a camera. Otherwise, you need to choose a device that has a half to two times higher price tag.

The best mirrorless cameras for novice photographers

Canon EOS M3

Rating: 4.7

Very decent mirrorless camera for a novice photographer, the body of which can be painted in black, green, blue and white. On the top panel of this device are two wheels, with which the default shooting modes and exposure. Of the other controls, only buttons are present here. This will scare the device away from professionals who need to change the ISO, aperture and shutter speed as quickly as possible. Here it is noticeable that the system camera was created for those who most often will shoot at full automatic.

Shooting here is carried out using a matrix whose resolution is 24.2 megapixels, and the crop factor is 1.6. This is a very good parameter for mirrorless, the cost of which does not exceed 34 thousand rubles. (in view of "whale" optics). The creators have tried as much as possible to reduce the size and weight of the device.As a result, the Canon EOS M3 with and without a battery weighs no more than 366 g. Unfortunately, in order to achieve this parameter, the Japanese had to reduce the battery capacity, so the total charge here is only enough for 250-300 shots. However, most of the mirrorless cameras on the market have this problem.

The camera shoots video at 1080p resolution and 30 frames per second. By reducing the resolution to 720p, the frequency rises to the traditional 60 frames / s. The sound can be written both with the help of the built-in microphone, and through some kind of “gun” or “buttonhole”. There is this device and Wi-Fi. This module will be useful in the case of shooting yourself with a tripod, when the smartphone will act as a remote control.

Of course, this model cannot be called ideal. There is no viewfinder, so you will need to regularly use the rotary LCD display. Also, the camera is by no means speed - the serial mode here lasts only a second, for which 5 frames are created (in the case of saving images in RAW format). The camera has other drawbacks that are no longer so significant.

Sony Alpha ILCE-6000

Rating: 4.6

Another camera for beginners photographers from Sony in our ranking, this time mirrorless. Japanese engineers managed to reduce the weight of the camera to 285 g. This, of course, without taking into account the lens, which can be arbitrarily massive, and the battery. Surprisingly, the manufacturer did not deprive the device of the usual attributes. For example, there is a viewfinder, albeit in electronic form. Also on the rear panel has a three-inch LCD display, consisting of 921 thousand pixels. In some cases, neither one nor the other element can be used for framing. For example, this situation may occur when shooting yourself for some video blog. Fortunately, this problem is solved with the help of Wi-Fi - the wireless module helps to monitor the shooting from your smartphone. Also, it can quickly publish photos on social networks.

As a matrix, the already used CMOS sensor with a resolution of 24.3 megapixels and a crop factor of 1.5 is used here. More novice photographer just do not need. Also, the camera is able to please a wide range of sensitivity. And most of the ISO values, which is important, is quite working. Finally, this is the most rapid-fire camera in our rating - it creates 11 frames in a second.

This camera sold for 40-42 thousand rubles differs from other mirrorless cameras with its futuristic design. It also works a little longer than competitors - a full battery charge is enough to create about 360 photos. Perhaps this is the perfect option for a beginner. It is a pity that the amount may seem to someone very heavy.

Conclusion

It may seem to you that in the presence of a smartphone, all the devices considered in this rating do not make much sense. However, the owners of such cameras will not agree with you. Holidays, outdoor recreation, country trips - all these events are best taken with a full-fledged camera. So you will get better photos, and you want to print them, keeping memorable frames for almost a century (digital pictures are much easier to lose).

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.