The 10 Best DSLR Cameras to Buy Right Now
Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras are the main choice for serious photographers, both the professional enthusiasts and the beginners.
The reason behind the DSLR cameras’ popularity is the fact that users have more manual controls, they are normally built to high quality and they have interchangeable lenses.
The viewfinder on the camera is what the photographer looks through to compose, and, in many cases, to focus the picture. DSLR cameras have optical viewfinders that see exactly what the lens does so you know what the picture will look like.
The “single lens reflex” refers to the mirror and prism that reflect light coming through the lens up to the viewfinder. A mirrorless or Compact System camera uses a digital viewfinder instead of an optical one. That means that there is no need for the mirror system, which ends up saving space and reducing the weight of the camera.
Most DSLR cameras are sold without a lens. That gives you more freedom to choose the one that suits you best. However, please note that you need to buy the same brand lens as your camera. So, for example, Canon lenses only fit Canon cameras, Nikon lenses only work with Nikon cameras, and so on.
The most popular brands for DSLRs are Canon and Nikon. You can find some very decent models from Sony and Pentax too.
So which DSLR camera is the best one to buy? We take a look at some of the best DSLRs on the market right now.
- Nikon D850
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
- Canon EOS 7D Mark II
- Nikon D750
- Nikon D3400
- Nikon D810
- Pentax K-1
- Canon EOS Rebel T7i
- Nikon D500
- Nikon D7500
Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body
- Nikon designed back side illuminated (BSI) full frame image sensor with no optical low pass filter
- 45.7 megapixels of extraordinary resolution, outstanding dynamic range and virtually no risk of moiré
- Up to 9 fps1 continuous shooting at full resolution with full AF performance
- Nikon designed back side illuminated (BSI) full frame image sensor with no optical low pass filter
- 45.7 megapixels of extraordinary resolution, outstanding dynamic range and virtually no risk of moiré
- Up to 9 fps1 continuous shooting at full resolution with full AF performance
- 8k6 and 4k time lapse movies with new levels of sharpness and detail; file system : DCF 2.0, exif 2.31, Pict bridge
- Tilting touchscreen, focus shift shooting mode, outstanding battery performance and much more; total pixels: 46.89 million
- 4K Ultra HD video recording, slow motion up to 120 FPS at 1080p
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera with EF...
- 30.4 MP full-frame CMOS sensor for versatile shooting. Aspect ratio 3:2
- Up to 7.0 frames per second continuous shooting speed
- 61-point AF system with 41 cross-points for expanded vertical coverage
- Providing approximately 12 stops of dynamic range, even in low light
- 30.4 MP full-frame CMOS sensor for versatile shooting. Aspect ratio 3:2
- Up to 7.0 frames per second continuous shooting speed
- 61-point AF system with 41 cross-points for expanded vertical coverage
- Providing approximately 12 stops of dynamic range, even in low light
- 4K video recording at 30p or 24p and in-Camera still frame grab of 8.8MP images. Weight: Approx. 31.39 ounces, 890 grams (Including battery, CF card and SD memory card). Approx. 28.22 ounces, 800 grams (Body only, without battery, card, body cap and eyecup). Compatible Lenses: Canon EF Lenses (excluding EF-S and EF-M lenses)
- Touchscreen LCD monitor. Providing approximately 12 stops of dynamic range, even in low light
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 20.2MP HD 1080p DSLR Camera Body Only...
- Includes all original accessories and warranty
- 20.2 MP CMOS sensor and ISO 100-16000, High speed continuous shooting up to 10.0 fps
- 65-point all cross-type AF system, Stunning Full HD video with Custom Movie Servo AF (speed and sensitivity)
- Includes all original accessories and warranty
- 20.2 MP CMOS sensor and ISO 100-16000, High speed continuous shooting up to 10.0 fps
- 65-point all cross-type AF system, Stunning Full HD video with Custom Movie Servo AF (speed and sensitivity)
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables you to shoot video like a camcorder
Nikon D750 FX-format Digital SLR Camera w/ 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Auto...
- Full frame 24.3 megapixel CMOS image sensor and expeed 4 image processor
- Full HD 60/50/30/25/24p video
- Built in Wi Fi connectivity and compatibility with the WT 5a plus UT 1 Communication Unit
- Shoot up to 6.5 fps at full resolution. If shutter release disabled aperture ring for CPU lens not locked at highest f number does not apply to type G and E lenses
- Full frame 24.3 megapixel CMOS image sensor and expeed 4 image processor
- Full HD 60/50/30/25/24p video
- Built in Wi Fi connectivity and compatibility with the WT 5a plus UT 1 Communication Unit
- Shoot up to 6.5 fps at full resolution. If shutter release disabled aperture ring for CPU lens not locked at highest f number does not apply to type G and E lenses
- Pro Video feature set including: Simultaneously record uncompressed and compressed, manually control ISO, shutter speed and aperture while recording—even use power aperture control for smooth iris transitions and Auto ISO for smooth exposure transitions.
- Compact, lightweight and slim unibody (monocoque) body design with tilting Vari angle LCD display
Nikon D3400 24.2 MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit 1571B...
- 24.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 4 Image Processor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- SnapBridge Bluetooth Connectivity
- 24.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 4 Image Processor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- SnapBridge Bluetooth Connectivity
Nikon D810 FX-format Digital SLR w/ 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens
- 36.3 MP FX format CMOS sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF)
- 30 percent faster EXPEED 4 image processing engine
- 51 point AF system and 3D Color Matrix metering III with a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor
- 36.3 MP FX format CMOS sensor without an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF)
- 30 percent faster EXPEED 4 image processing engine
- 51 point AF system and 3D Color Matrix metering III with a 91,000 pixel RGB sensor
- ISO 64-12,800 expandable to 51,200
- Featuring a new RAW Small Size option, which produces 16MP images with much smaller file sizes
- Professional video and audio capabilities
Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Camera (Body Only)
- 36.4MP AA Filter less CMOS Sensor w/ 33 AF Points; SR Shake Reduction w/ Pixel Shift Resolution System APS C Crop Mode for backward compatibility with PENTAX APS C Lenses
- GPS/Electronic Compass/Astro Tracer
- 36.4MP AA Filter less CMOS Sensor w/ 33 AF Points; SR Shake Reduction w/ Pixel Shift Resolution System APS C Crop Mode for backward compatibility with PENTAX APS C Lenses
- GPS/Electronic Compass/Astro Tracer
- Cross tilt LCD display; Weather resistant body
- 1080/60i video; Focus peaking in video mode will assist with manual focusing; LED illuminated body points
- Weight: 32.6 ounce
Canon EOS REBEL T7i Body
- 242 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used
- Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth
- High-Speed continuous shooting at up to 60 fps
- Color Filter System:RGB primary color filtersColor Filter System:RGB primary color filtersPixels:Approx 104 million dots
- 242 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used
- Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth
- High-Speed continuous shooting at up to 60 fps
- Color Filter System:RGB primary color filtersColor Filter System:RGB primary color filtersPixels:Approx 104 million dots
- Use the EOS Utility Webcam Beta Software (Mac and Windows) to turn your compatible Canon camera into a high-quality webcam
Nikon D500 DX-Format Digital SLR with 16-80mm ED VR Lens
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 5 Image Processor and range is (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 degree Celsius/68 degree Fahrenheit) matrix or center-weighted metering is –3 to +20 EV spot metering is 2 to 20 EV highlight-weighted metering is 0 to 20 EV
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 5 Image Processor and range is (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 degree Celsius/68 degree Fahrenheit) matrix or center-weighted metering is –3 to +20 EV spot metering is 2 to 20 EV highlight-weighted metering is 0 to 20 EV
- 3.2" 2,539k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
- Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System
- Native ISO 51200, Extend to ISO 1640000
- 10 fps Shooting for Up to 200 Frames
- Built-In Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC
- In-Camera Time Lapse, Up to 9999 Frames
- DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens
- Supplied With: EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-25a Battery Charger, USB Cable Clip, HDMI Cable Clip, DK-17 Eyepiece, UC-E22 USB Cable, AN-DC17 Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, User's Manual, Warranty
Nikon D7500 DX-format Digital SLR w/ 18-140mm VR lens
- Class leading image quality, ISO range, image processing and metering equivalent to the award winning D500
- Large 3.2” 922K dot, tilting LCD screen with touch functionality
- 51 point AF system with 15 cross type sensors and group area AF paired with up to 8 fps continuous shooting capability
- Class leading image quality, ISO range, image processing and metering equivalent to the award winning D500
- Large 3.2” 922K dot, tilting LCD screen with touch functionality
- 51 point AF system with 15 cross type sensors and group area AF paired with up to 8 fps continuous shooting capability
- 4K Ultra HD and 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound, power aperture control, auto ISO, 4K UHD Time Lapse and more
- Focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to approx; 1.5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view