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What’s the best mirrorless camera?

Dec 12, 2020

December 12, 2020

Best Mirrorless camera

It can be a little daunting to choose when it comes to cameras because there are so many options available in the market today. With the advent of the mirrorless camera, though, we see a rise in popularity amongst professional photographers and photo enthusiasts alike with this new, shutter-less option.

Recently, we had a past client reach out and ask us, “So, which one is the best mirrorless camera for photography?”

In our effort to be as helpful as possible, we’ve done our research, and below is the synopsis of what we’ve found, as well as our recommendations. We hope this is helpful to you and anyone else you know!

If you’re looking for a good quality mirrorless camera, you have first to consider two things:

  1. What am I going to use this for? Professional portraits or every-day usage?
  2. How much am I willing to spend, and what do I want for that money?

Once you have those 2 things down, it helps to narrow down your search.

We’ve made the comparisons for you, and although we shoot Nikon (which you can see examples of in our portfolio by clicking here), we include some other options here for you depending on your interests, as well as budget. We will get started with what we recommend for the best mirrorless camera for the budget-oriented and move up from there.

Fujifilm X-T200

This is a great camera for the beginner or budget-oriented because of it’s versatility for the price. It has a touchscreen on the back, a 24.2MP resolution, and doesn’t break the bank for a camera, coming in at a price-tag of about $800-$900. To top it all off, it also captures video in 4K if you decide to move outside of the realm of photography and want to get some video clips. To learn more, click here.

Nikon Z6/Z7

If you’re looking to move up a level and get into a mid-range photography level using a mirrorless camera, then the Z6/Z7 models are the way to go. We are Nikon users through and through, and the Z6/Z7 were game-changers in the industry. They increase the auto-focus area of the camera and the ability to shoot in low-light situations. The reason we keep these at a mid-level is that they only come with one card slot. When you’re moving into a higher level of photography, you definitely need 2 card slots so you can shoot on both cards for backups of the images you’re taking. This comes in at a price tag of around $1,500 for the body only. To learn more, click here.

Nikon Z6II/Z7II

Welcome to the next level of mirrorless camera perfection. Not only do these higher-end cameras have the same features as the originals, but they also boast dual card slots, build on more versatility with more autofocus options, more video capabilities, more low-light performance, more frames per second…let’s say more of everything you’d want from a professional camera. These come in at a price tag, starting around $2,000 for the body only. To learn more, click here.

We hope our quick reviews are helpful in your search for a camera to use in your personal day-to-day.