Best DSLR camera 2020: 10 great cameras to suit all budgets

Best DSLR camera 2020 at a glance:

1. Nikon D3500

2. Canon EOS 90D

3. Nikon D7500

4. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 / 250D

5. Nikon D780

6. Canon EOS 6D Mark II

7. Nikon D750

8. Nikon D850

9. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

10. Canon EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D


1. Nikon D3500

Basic but brilliant for first-time DSLR users

Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.2MP |
Autofocus: 11-point AF, 1 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.0-inch, 921,000 dots|
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 5fps|
Movies: 1080p |
User level: Beginner


2. Canon EOS 90D

A powerful all-rounder that's great for both stills and video

Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 32.5MP |
Autofocus: 45-point AF, 45 cross-type | Screen type: 3.0-inch, 1,040,000 dots | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 10fps|
Movies: 4K |
 User level: Intermediate


3. Nikon D7500

Nikon's enthusiast DSLR is a still a brilliant all-rounder

Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 20.9MP |
Autofocus: 51-point AF, 15 cross-type
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 922,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 8fps|
Movies: 4K |
User level: Intermediate


4. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D

This beginner-friendly DSLR is a strong all-rounder

Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.1MP |
Lens mount: Canon EF-S |
Screen: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots |
Continuous shooting speed: 5fps |
 Max video resolution: 4K |
 User level: Beginner


5. Nikon D780

A bit pricey, but also a truly modern full-frame DSLR

Sensor: Full-frame CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.5MP |
Lens mount: Nikon F mount |Screen: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 2,359,000 dots |
Continuous shooting speed: 12fps |
Max video resolution: 4K |
User level: Intermediate/pro


6. Canon EOS 6D Mark II

An entry-level full-frame DSLR that's still a great buy

Sensor: Full-frame |
Megapixels: 26.2MP |
Autofocus: 45-point cross-type |
Screen type: 3-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040K dots |
Continuous shooting speed: 6.5fps |
Movies: 1080p |
User level: Beginner/enthusiast


7. Nikon D750

A full-frame DSLR with performance, versatility and great value

Sensor: Full-frame CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.3MP |
Autofocus: 51-point AF, 15 cross-type |
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting, 1,229,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 6.5fps |
Movies: 1080p |
User level: Intermediate



8. Nikon D850

Still a fantastic DSLR for professionals

Sensor: Full-frame CMOS |
Megapixels: 45.4MP |
Autofocus: 153-point AF, 99 cross-type|
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 2,359,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 7fps|
Movies: 4K |
User level: Expert


9. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Still one of the most complete DSLRs we've seen

Sensor: Full-frame CMOS |
Megapixels: 30.4MP |
Autofocus: 61-point AF, 41 cross-type|
Screen type: 3.2-inch touchscreen, 1,620,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 7fps|
Movies: 4K |
User level: Expert


10. Canon EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D

A no-frills model that’s perfect for beginners

Sensor: APS-C CMOS |
Megapixels: 24.1MP |
Autofocus: 9-point AF |
Screen type: 3.0-inch, 920,000 dots|
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 3fps|
Movies: 1080p |
User level: Beginner