Best Canon cameras - from compact cameras to professional DSLRs

The Japanese company Canon has been designing, producing and selling cameras for many decades. They use such devices even now, when, it would seem, smartphones have begun to produce an excellent picture. Moreover, the choice in favor of Canon cameras is made not only by professionals seeking to get perfect shots, but also by ordinary consumers. That is why we decided to talk about the best cameras from one of the most famous Japanese manufacturers. It will be a question both about compacts, and about models with replaceable optics.

Top Canon Cameras Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Canon Compact Cameras	1	Canon PowerShot G1 W Mark II	38 490 RUB.
	2	Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II	26 290 RUB.
Best Canon Amateur SLR Cameras	1	Canon EOS 70D	46 360 RUB.
	2	Canon EOS 60D	44 100 RUB.
	3	Canon EOS 750D	31 900 RUB.
Canon's best ultrazoom	1	Canon PowerShot SX540 HS	18 490 RUB.
	2	Canon PowerShot SX60 HS	22 970 RUB.
	3	Canon PowerShot SX420 IS	16 900 RUB.
Top Canon professional SLRs	1	Canon EOS 1D X Mark II	307 620 RUB.
	2	Canon EOS 5D Mark III	133 500 RUB.
	3	Canon EOS 5DS R	148 660 RUB.
Best mirrorless Canon with interchangeable optics	1	Canon EOS M5	48 700 rub.

Best Canon Compact Cameras

Canon PowerShot G1 W Mark II

Rating: 4.8

Inside this little girl is a matrix of 18.7 x 14 mm (crop factor 1.85). The resolution of the sensor is 12.8 MP, which is not a particularly high result. Nevertheless, this is quite enough for obtaining sufficiently detailed images suitable for printing in any format.

Unlike even more advanced compacts, this camera provides at least fivefold optical zoom. This allows you to shoot not only portraits and, for example, landscapes, but also some individual objects that are not too close. The camera is also able to boast an f / 2 aperture - it is up to this value that it opens up at the minimum focal length. Do I have to say that when the aperture is so wide open, the background is blurred very well?

In our rating, the camera was also due to the presence of an optical stabilizer. We also liked the set of interfaces - on the case you can find both USB and HDMI, and even a connector for the remote control. The latter, however, is not useful, because the camera can be controlled via Wi-Fi. In short, you can talk about this device for a very long time. However, not everyone will decide to buy it - many will be deterred by the price, reaching 42-43 thousand rubles.

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II

Rating: 4.7

One of the most popular compact cameras at the moment. Success is explained by the price tag, not exceeding 29 thousand rubles. - Many flagship smartphones are now much more expensive.The Japanese managed to achieve a reasonable cost by using a miniature matrix - it belongs to the crop factor. 2.7. In this case, the manufacturer decided to increase the resolution to 20.1 megapixels. Of course, because of this, the possibility of shooting at high ISO values ​​is lost, but the photos are very detailed.

The camera has an optical image stabilizer and a powerful processor. The latter provides continuous shooting at 8.2 frames per second. As it should be, photos can be saved in RAW format in order to then edit absolutely all their aspects. Also, the Wi-Fi, NFC and even Bluetooth wireless modules are included in the device that has fallen into our rating.

Does this camera still have any simplifications compared to the more advanced version? Unfortunately, there is. In particular, the device screen is not equipped with a swivel mechanism. Also, nothing will surprise the lens. Its diaphragm is also capable of expanding to f / 2, but the optical zoom is used only threefold. Surprisingly, with all this, the camera learned how to shoot video in Full HD resolution at 60 frames per second. Because of this, this camera is popular among some video bloggers.

Best Canon Amateur SLR Cameras

Canon EOS 70D

Rating: 4.9

One of the most advanced DSLRs among those intended for fans. This device has everything you need for easy and high-quality shooting. For example, the camera includes a CMOS-matrix with a resolution of 20.2 megapixels and a crop factor of 1.6. Also, the device has a rotary LCD display, consisting of a million pixels, located on a three-inch platform. Importantly, this screen rotates sideways - it allows you to see it when shooting yourself with a tripod. However, such tricks may not be necessary, because you can control the camera from a smartphone using a Wi-Fi connection. Another undoubted advantage of the Canon EOS 70D is the rate of fire - the camera can shoot up to 7 frames / s. At the same time, the series can last 65 frames if it is saved in JPEG format. If the choice is made in favor of RAW, the series will be limited to 16 shots.

Of course, the camera has the disadvantages that are typical of an amateur DSLR. Fortunately, they can be counted on the fingers of one hand, otherwise this model would not be in our rating. In particular, it is possible to note a small number of focus points, even if they are all crosswise. The mirror viewfinder has a field of view of 98% - you also need to get used to it. Able to cause questions and the price tag - for a camera without a lens, asking about 48 thousand rubles.

Canon EOS 60D

Rating: 4.8

Slightly more modest in terms of opportunities camera. And apparently it is not unusual. But the product has a waterproof housing, due to which the camera fell into this rating.

The camera has only phase autofocus, which does not work too fast.As a matrix, a typical Canon sensor is used, having a crop factor of 1.6 and a resolution of 18 Mp. High values ​​of photosensitivity are present, but it is almost impossible to shoot on them. Simplified and received a serial shooting mode, which creates 5.3 frames per second. You can also mark the absence of Wi-Fi here, which is why the camera cannot be synchronized with the smartphone.

Interestingly, the top panel of the Canon EOS 60D, like the previous model examined, has a second screen. It allows you to see the main shooting parameters without turning on the main LCD, which consumes a large amount of energy. This, together with the above simplifications, allows you to take from one charge to 1100 photos. Impressive result! Only professional models can beat him. It is worth Canon EOS 60D in the version without a lens of about 42 thousand rubles. If we consider the option with the standard "glass", then it will cost 60 thousand rubles.

Canon EOS 750D

Rating: 4.7

At the time of this writing, this is one of the few Canon amateur DSLRs with a matrix, the effective resolution of which reaches 24.2 Mp. In this case, the processor quite adequately copes with the processing of such a detailed image. Proof of this is the serial mode, in which 5 frames / s are created. When saving images in JPEG format, the series can actually last forever - up to 940 photos. But in RAW there are problems - when using this format after 8 frames, the camera will need a break.

The device is equipped with a simple mirror viewfinder, the field of view of which does not exceed 95%. Also for framing, you can use a three-inch swivel LCD display. The focusing system here consists of 19 points, all of which are crosswise. Another part of the mirror camera includes a Wi-Fi module that allows you to control the device from a smartphone.

Of course, it was not done without typical simplifications. First, the camera can shoot video with a high frame rate only at 720p resolution. Secondly, the product comes with a modest battery, the full charge of which is enough for about 440 photos. Thirdly, the shutter of the camera does not shine with speed - the maximum shutter speed is available to the user 1/4000 s. Nevertheless, the device has earned its place in the rating, because its value in the kit with the whale lens does not exceed 43 thousand rubles.

Canon's best ultrazoom

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

Rating: 4.8

One of the few cameras that provides the user with 50x optical zoom. Not even every binocular is capable of boasting such a parameter! Of course, photographing something at maximum magnification is impossible without an optical stabilizer. Fortunately, here it is - in its quality is a moving element in the lens.

To achieve such a giant zoom, the manufacturer had to use the matrix standard for budget compacts, which belongs to the crop factor 5.62. It is made using BSI CMOS technology, and its resolution reaches 20.3 megapixels.Shooting at high ISOs is not recommended, unless you want to get a frame with a lot of digital noise.

The rest is a typical compact camera. Aperture here with a minimum focal length is revealed only to the value of f / 3.4. On the back of the device is a simple LCD display, consisting of 461 thousand pixels. Autofocus is made in a contrasting type, it consists of only nine points. I am glad that the manufacturer did not forget about at least Wi-Fi and NFC.

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Rating: 4.7

Compact camera, which fell into our rating due to the fact that it beats all records in the range of focal lengths. The device provides 65x optical zoom! This option is useful when shooting flying airplanes, wild animals in the distance and not only. Of course, at such moments the optical stabilizer will be used with might and main, without which, with adequate exposure, the picture would be blurred.

Such a massive lens could not affect the weight of the compact camera. Together with the battery device weighs 650 grams, and therefore it is unlikely to be used on a permanent basis. I am glad that the manufacturer did not save on the battery - its capacity is enough to create about 340 photos. Also here is built a solid three-inch display, consisting of 922 thousand pixels and complemented by a turning mechanism. In sunny weather, you can crop with an electronic viewfinder, which is extremely rare in compacts recently.

Of course, the camera is not ideal. With a price tag of up to 28 thousand rubles, the device offers a standard BSI CMOS matrix, which is 1 / 2.3 inches. Also, issues are caused by the video mode, in which the choice of Full HD resolution reduces the frequency to 30 frames / s. It is surprising that at the same time the device received a microphone input.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Rating: 4.5

Many ultrazoom have only traditional black body. But the above model is an exception to the rule - in the stores you can find not only the black, but also the red version. Unfortunately, this is the only distinguishing feature of the camera. Otherwise, this is a typical compact, not equipped with the most high-aperture "glass" and a very modest processor. You should not hope for serial shooting - it takes about two seconds to process the frame. I am glad that at least the manufacturer didn’t get rid of the optical stabilizer; without it, correct shooting at 42x zoom would be impossible.

Buy this camera is only in the case of special savings. Yes, the device can be purchased for only 13 thousand rubles. But for this money you will get an outdated model, the matrix of which was created using CCD technology - you will not get any impressive results from it. However, this camera was not in vain in our rating. Despite outdated features, it allows the use of modern technology.For example, you can control the device through a smartphone, using Wi-Fi and NFC. Also, the buyer will be happy with the weight not exceeding 325 g.

Top Canon professional SLRs

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

Rating: 5.0

Excellent SLR camera, which is present in our ranking for a variety of reasons. Like other professional models, it has a full-frame matrix - that is, its dimensions are 35.9 x 23.9 mm. The manufacturer’s permission didn’t increase much - it is 20.2 MP. Each pixel here is of enormous size (especially when compared with matrices of compact cameras), as a result of which the photosensitivity impresses the unprepared user. With the help of such a device you can easily take photos of night nature, you need only the appropriate lens.

Inside the device is a very powerful processor, as it is impossible to find fault with the mechanism for lifting the mirror. The maximum device gives 14 frames / s. In this series can last 170 shots - this result is specified for the format of RAW! Everything is in order here and with a mirror viewfinder with a 100% field of view. The manufacturer did not stint on a high-quality LCD display, with a 3.2-inch diagonal consisting of 1.62 million points.

About this camera you can talk for ages. This is one of the few models that is capable of shooting 4K video at 60 frames per second. It can boast a long battery life - a full charge is enough for at least 1210 photos. The metal case of the device has full water protection. Not forgotten here, and GPS-chip, with which geotags are fixed. And these features of the camera - the car and a small truck! Not for nothing, they ask for it 286 thousand rubles.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Rating: 4.9

One of the most famous works of Canon, which could not get into our rating. Many professional photographers start with this camera. First, they like its cost, not exceeding 130 thousand rubles. for the "carcass" (and on sales it can be bought cheaper). Secondly, they are quite satisfied with the weight of 950 g (excluding the battery and lens). Thirdly, this professional camera is protected from moisture and dust, and also has high reliability - you can use it for many years.

However, this DSLR can not be called perfect. It was announced, scary to say, back in 2012. In this regard, some of its characteristics are already outdated. In particular, this is not the best option for video filming, as with the choice of Full HD resolution, the frequency is reduced to 30 frames / s. Also, there are not enough wireless modules - there is neither GPS, nor Wi-Fi, nor, of course, NFC. It is possible that not everyone will be satisfied with the speed of continuous shooting, which is 6 frames per second. In all other respects, the camera is awesome! It has a full-frame matrix having a resolution of 22.3 megapixels. Exposure from 30 to 1/8000 s is also available to the user. Nothing bad can be said about autofocus, which works incredibly fast. It consists of 61 points, 41 of which are cross.

Canon EOS 5DS R

Rating: 4.8

Modern technologies allow to significantly increase the resolution of the matrix without compromising the "purity" of the image. Proof of this is the Canon EOS 5DS R camera. Inside it is a full-frame matrix, the resolution of which reaches an incredible 50.6 megapixel! That is, the photos have a resolution of 8688 x 5792 pixels - the detail of such images is amazing! In this case, there is no digital noise, unless you increase the sensitivity to sufficiently high values. Of course, the rate of fire here can not be a record - to handle images with this resolution requires very high power. As a result, only 5 frames per second are created in serial mode. This makes the SLR is not the best choice for sequential shooting. But with its help, excellent portraits and landscapes are created. A photographer will surely enjoy fast and accurate autofocus, as he will not say anything bad about the weight of the device.

If you need a SLR camera for video, the Canon 5DS R is still not recommended for purchase. Despite the cost, reaching 140 thousand rubles, and a very high resolution of the matrix, the maximum 60 frames / s are achieved only with the 720p video mode.

Best mirrorless Canon with interchangeable optics

Canon EOS M5

Rating: 4.8

The Japanese company Canon is not actively promoting its mirrorless cameras. However, in its assortment you can find a camera called Canon EOS M5, without which our rating could not do. This is a very decent camera, inside which is a matrix of APS-C - exactly the same is being introduced into amateur DSLRs. Its resolution is 24.2 megapixels, which allows for highly detailed images.

The lack of a mirror helped the manufacturer to increase the rate of fire to 7 frames / s. Framing is carried out using an LCD display with a rotating mechanism and a touch layer. You can also use the electronic viewfinder, consisting of 2.36 million pixels. Nothing bad can be said about the focusing system - it consists of 49 points, 9 of which are cross.

In general, this is the best mirrorless camera from Canon. There is a large number of wireless modules, video is written with a frequency of 60 FPS, and the weight of the camera (excluding lens and battery) does not exceed 427 g. You can only complain only at the time of operation - a full charge is enough for about 295 photos.

Conclusion

The Japanese company Canon is famous for high-quality photographic equipment. The online magazine expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ tried to introduce you to the best products of this manufacturer. Any of the presented cameras will surely please you. It remains only to determine the purpose of the device and the amount you are willing to spend.

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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.