7 best mirrorless cameras

Mirrorless cameras conquer the world. They are much smaller than devices equipped with a mirror and an optical viewfinder. At the same time, the best mirrorless cameras give excellent pictures and provide the ability to change the lens. Of course, our online magazine could not pass by a similar topic. We decided to talk about the seven best system cameras, the purchase of which will definitely not disappoint.

Top 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-T20	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	124 500 rub.

Best mid-budget mirrorless cameras

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Rating: 4.8

One of the most popular cameras with Micro 4/3 bayonet. Basically, the choice in favor of such a device is made by amateurs who need photos for a home archive. Most of all they like the cost of the camera, not exceeding 45 thousand rubles. Such people practically do not look at other characteristics. However, it is impossible to say something bad about specifications. It uses a relatively good Live MOS matrix with a crop factor of 2 and an effective resolution of 16.1 megapixels. Of course, the miniature dimensions of the sensor impose some limitations, but the problem is partially solved by an 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 implemented very high values ​​here - up to ISO 25600, but they are not working, as the images begin to receive an abundance of digital noise. But for a high speed shooting the camera can only be praised. The maximum output of the device is 8.6 frames / s, while the continuous shooting can last 22 photos (in RAW format). Another feature of the device is a touchscreen LCD display with a rotating mechanism and high resolution. The electronic viewfinder, which is convenient to use in bright sunlight, has not gone anywhere either.

The camera is able to offer very fast shutter speeds - up to 1/16000 s. This should please the owners of the most high-aperture 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 30 frames per second. If you reduce the resolution to 720p, then you can start shooting video at 120 frames per second.

In general, the camera justifies its price. None of the competitors are able to offer for such money anything like that. Here, even the number of focus points is very high. You can also note the ability to synchronize with a smartphone via Wi-Fi. As for the negative sides, if you forget about the small size of the matrix, you can select only the battery. Its full charge is enough at best for 330 photos.

Fujifilm X-T20

Rating: 4.7

Adored by many people, the Fuji mirrorless camera takes the 3rd place in our ranking. Everything is fine here - from the classic appearance to the 24-megapixel sensor used, which belongs to the APS-C format. In contrast to the model discussed above, the camera turned out not so heavy - the weight of the device without a battery is 333 g. The cost of the device is much more - in Russia they are asked for about 52 thousand rubles.

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

Many Fujifilm X-T20 buyers use this device for video shooting. Maximum 4K resolution is available here, with this parameter the frequency will be 30 frames / s. If the quality of the built-in microphone does not suit, then you can connect an external one - there is a corresponding jack on the case. Unfortunately, there is no stabilizer here, and therefore you will have to either remove it from a tripod or use a lens with built-in stabilization. For shooting yourself, you can attract a smartphone - the image will be broadcast to it over Wi-Fi.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80

Rating: 4.6

Enough large and heavy mirrorless camera. 453 g mass is due to the presence of moisture protection. If you use the appropriate lens, you can not be afraid to shoot even in the pouring rain. Like other system cameras from Panasonic, the Lumix G80 is equipped with a 4/3 matrix. That is, it is exactly half the size of a frame of 35 mm film. In this regard, the sensor received only 16-megapixel resolution. But there was a place under the body for the implementation of optical stabilization.

On the back of the camera there is a touch screen, equipped with a swivel mechanism. If the sun is shining outside, it is easier to use an electronic viewfinder consisting of 2.36 million pixels. With this camera you can shoot very good video, including in 4K-resolution. The picture can be displayed in real time on a smartphone, the Wi-Fi module is not forgotten here.

Unfortunately, the camera turned out to be much less speed than its competitor, a little higher. In serial mode, the camera makes only 9 frames per second. But on the other hand, this series can last long enough - the limitation is 45 shots for RAW and 300 for JPEG. But most of all, the device may disappoint owners of high-aperture optics - the shutter opens here for 1/4000 s. Due to all these restrictions, the cost of the camera, which is about 52 thousand rubles, seems even slightly overestimated.

Sony Alpha ILCE-6300

Rating: 4.5

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

Sony has long been engaged in the production of smartphones, so it was not difficult for it to introduce here not only Wi-Fi, 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 autofocus process here is carried out with the help of 169 points, which is a very impressive parameter.

As for the video, the maximum user is available 4K-resolution. The frequency is 30 frames per second, 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 does not offer any of the above cameras. The main disadvantage of the camera is its battery - it sits too fast, which is why you will have to become generous with the purchase of additional batteries, which cost quite a lot of money.

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Rating 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 is worth it! It uses a metal case that is protected from moisture. Below it lies the excellent 24.3-megapixel third-generation X-Trans CMOS matrix, which has a very wide range of working ISOs. On the back of the device is a rotary display, consisting of a million pixels. It does not have a touch substrate, 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 little as possible. There is also an electronic viewfinder here, the work of which authors of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ do not have any complaints.

The camera uses a hybrid autofocus that works almost instantly. The high-speed product also turned out in terms of continuous 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 is an excellent choice for any professional. The buyer will also have two slots for a memory card, and a capacious battery, and the possibility of 4K video recording.It only remains to regret that 4K-video is written at a frequency of 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 that the grip will become more convenient).

Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III

Rating: 4.8

It must be the most expensive mirrorless camera in our ranking. In Russia, for this “carcass” they ask for more than 229 thousand rubles! It is also one of the heaviest - the weight of the Sony Alpha A7R III reaches an impressive 657 g (including the battery). What is all this about?

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

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

When filming, a microphone input can be useful, which is located under one of the plugs. By the way, 4K video is written here only at 30 frames per second. 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, Sony Alpha A7R III definitely deserves the title of "Choosing expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/". In the end, this is the only mirrorless, which from the full battery charge can take 650 photos, and this is under the most difficult shooting conditions!

Panasonic Lumix GH5

Rating: 4.7

A fairly large mirrorless, the weight of which, together with the battery, is 725 g. In this case, it is not due to a large matrix (it has a crop factor of 2), but a waterproof case. Also inside the device is a kind of cooling system. The fact is that its processor is able to warm up to quite serious values. This happens during video recording, 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 for video shooting, then you should think about this option. The Panasonic GH5 is priced significantly cheaper than Sony products - in Russia you will spend about 129 thousand rubles. Of course, not Full Frame is waiting for you here, but when shooting a video, the size of the matrix no longer plays such a significant role.

The device is endowed with an optical stabilizer, therefore, in theory, relatively inexpensive lenses can be attached to this camera.Another feature of the camera is a large LCD display with a touch pad and a swivel mechanism. Not forgotten by the creators and the viewfinder, consisting of 3.68 million points. But even more photographers will like the serial shooting mode, in which up to 12 frames are created per second. The clipboard is full only after 60 shots, this is the duration of the series when saving images in RAW. In the case of JPEG shooting, this parameter is ten times more! You can mark and excerpt, the maximum rate of which here - 1/16000 with.

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

Conclusion

If the SLR cameras gradually become the lot of professional photographers, then the system ones are true generalists. Such devices give a high-quality picture, to which any smartphone is very far away. In this case, mirrorless can not be called huge - to take such a device on vacation or on the nature of any work is not. In short, you should definitely think about buying a camera with interchangeable optics! And surely they should have every person making money photographing.

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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.