Best mirrorless camera on Reddit
244 reviews from r/Cameras, r/canon, r/AskPhotography and 9 more subreddits
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#1
Sony
4.3
(81)
"I went with an a6000 a few years ago and used the money I saved to put towards three lenses to go with it."
"If you can spare 10k more, I would recommend sony A6100."
"Check for Sony a6000 series, it has great budget lens options."
"The Sony A6400 is an excellent camera, especially when paired with the Sigma 56mm F1.4 lens for stunning portraits."
"It is lightweight than A7IV."
"The A6700 is compact and lightweight, making it perfect for landscape, portrait, and street photography."
"I love my A7Riii. Keep an eye out for something used."
"The quality of the sensor is outstanding, specifically compared to previous models."
"Recommend a6700 for action."
"Highly recommended for its performance and image quality."
#2
Canon
4.3
(77)
"If I were to buy today, I would go for the R8, as the sensor is supposed to be better, especially in low light conditions."
"Went from 70D to R7. Got the EF-RF adapter and all my lenses are working."
"I went from the 7d MK2 to the r7 and love it."
"I made the exact same move - 70D to R7 - and never looked back."
"I got canon r50 during the sale for around 55k."
"I can tell you the canon r50 is a BEAST when it comes to sports photography."
"For sports, the R7 is quite fast and sharp."
"Got a Canon EOS R and 2 lenses for $270."
"Great little camera to tool around with, and lenses are reasonably priced."
"Canon r10 for sureeee."
#3
Nikon
4.2
(35)
"Hands down, the z50ii. Get nice glass with the money left over."
"The Nikon Zf refurbished keeps popping up on the Nikon site for $1199."
"You can buy the Z6 refurbed with the 24-70S on B&H for like $900 last I checked."
"IMO the best bang-for-buck camera is a used Z6."
"Highly recommend refurbished Z5."
"I would look into getting a Z6ii if you can and get a 40mm 2.0 lens."
"The Zfc has a higher FPS count which makes it easier to learn shutter discipline and capture great shots."
"Highly recommend the Nikon Z5 for its excellent performance and image quality."
"The Nikon Z5 is an excellent camera for both beginners and professionals."
"Highly recommend the Nikon Z5 for its excellent performance and image quality."
#4
Fujifilm
4.4
(11)
"For something more modern though, I think the Fujifilm XM5 can’t be beat for it’s price."
"The Fujifilm XT-5 is amazing for professional wedding photography, offering great quality in a compact form."
"It was a great kit that served me well."
"You can't go wrong with Fujifilm nowadays, they have solidified themself as a valid and competent brand."
"I'd suggest a Fuji XT-1 with the 27mm F2.8 pancake lens and you have a pocketable beast."
"The x-m5 is in your price range and they're quite sweet too."
"There are lots more lenses for Fujifilm."
"I'd recommend you look at the Fujifilm XT-5 or the Sony a6700 for APS-C."
"If you could stretch your budget, perhaps a used Fuji X-T2 + lens of your choice could be an option?"
"Honnestly, for some fun... X-pro1."
#5
Panasonic
4.6
(8)
"Panasonic GX85, especially if you want to use vintage lenses and have the feel of a film camera."
"You can get a renewed Lumix S5 II body for $1575 from Amazon. That's probably the one I would get."
"Panasonic LUMIX s5II / s5IIX."
"If compact is your primary goal, look at the GX85 + 2 lens kit. I adore mine."
"If you want solid photo and video I'd go for the limo G85."
"The G85 is a more reasonable size, comparable to Nikon D3x00."
"The G85 is great for beginners and offers a solid investment for those starting out in photography."
"The Panasonic Lumix G7 or G100 would be good options."
#6
Olympus
4.3
(7)
"A used lens with warranty for under $200."
"The E-M1 Mark III is available for around $800-900 used, and lenses are available starting at $100-150 for solid zooms."
"Micro Four Thirds is a great system to start with at that price, as lenses are cheap on the used market."
"There are lots more lenses for Olympus."
"The O-M5 will be fantastic for family photography unless you're shooting pics of your kids running around in the pitch dark, lol."
"Have a look at used/refurbished Olympus OMD E-M1 III with the 12-40mm f2.8 pro lens."
"If you're into sports, action, and wildlife, you might want to focus on the Olympus."
#7
Sigma
5.0
(5)
"The Sigma 18-50mm lens is a great pairing with the R7."
"The Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 is a great lens for various photography styles."
"The A6700 is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for portability."
"It’s a good setup for me for landscape and street stuff."
"The Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 lens is perfect for capturing stunning night sky images."
#8
Sony A7S III
5.0
(2)
"Sony A7sIII works well. Great in low light too."
"A7S III or FX3/FX 30 probably cover these the best atm."
#9
LUMIX
5.0
(2)
"I used it in Japan last week and it performed excellently."
"One of the smallest full frame cameras ever created, and it comes with a free lens."
#10
Canon R6
4.5
(2)
"Went from a 70d to an R6. It was revolutionary."
"A used R6 or refurbed r6 is a good choice."
#11
Ricoh
4.5
(2)
"For a truly pocketable camera, the Ricoh GR III might be your best bet."
"I'd look into the Ricoh GR III, small and lightweight and made to be quick."
#12
Samsung
4.5
(2)
"Beautiful 20mp APS-C sensor with great colors and a great built-in b&w mode."
"I started with a Samsung NX20, a great camera."
#13
Viltrox
4.5
(2)
"High quality lens for around $550, significantly cheaper than competitors."
"The Viltrox 16/1.8 is a great budget option for astro photography."
#14
Micro Four Thirds
5.0
(1)
"All were taken with tiny sensor micro 4/3 cameras."
#15
OM System
5.0
(1)
"I just got the OM-D E-M10.4 with m.zukio 14-42mm II R and have been having fun with it."
#16
Olympus E-M5
5.0
(1)
"Otherwise the E-M5 is a killer camera."
#17
Olympus 45mm
5.0
(1)
"That 45mm Oly lens is probably much better than the Yongnuo, and will autofocus while the Yongnuo won't."
#18
Fujinon
5.0
(1)
"I imagine you could find that same kit for about the same price or less."
#19
Tamron 24-70mm VC
5.0
(1)
"I got a tamron off of eBay for 350 a while back and I’ve had exactly zero regrets, it’s insanely sharp and useful in pretty much every scenario."
#20
Panasonic S5 II
4.0
(1)
"Used S5ii"
#21
Mirrorless Camera
4.0
(1)
""Best Budget Mirrorless Camera" means buying used. Are you open to buying a used camera?"
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