Which is the best Camera for photography?

Best camera 2020 at a glance:

1. Nikon Z6 (our top all-round camera)

2. Fujifilm X-T4

3. Sony A7 III 

4. Nikon Z50 

5. Sony A6100

6. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

7. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D

8. Fujifilm X100V

9. Nikon D850

10. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

SPECIFICATION OF All BEST CAMERA:

1. Nikon Z6

A brilliant full-frame all-rounder

Type: Mirrorless |
Sensor size: Full-frame CMOS |

Resolution: 24.5MP |
Lens: Nikon Z mount |
Viewfinder: EVF |
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 2,100,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 12fps |
Movies: 4K |
User level: Intermediate/expert

+ High-resolution EVF

+ Familiar and refined handling

- XQD card format has limited support

- Limited buffer depth

2. Fujifilm X-T4

The finest APS-C camera you can buy

Sensor size: APS-C |

Resolution: 26.1MP |
Viewfinder: 3,690K dots |

Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 1,620K dots |
Autofocus: 425-point AF |
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 15fps (mechanical shutter), 30fps (electronic) |
Movies: 4K at 60p |
User level: Intermediate

+ Superb image quality

+ IBIS a big bonus for video

- No headphone jack

- Video recording limit

3. Sony A7 III

Still one of the finest full-frame cameras around

Sensor size: Full-frame |

Resolution: 24.2MP |
Viewfinder: 2,359K dots |

Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 921K dots |
Autofocus: 693-point AF |
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 10fps |
Movies: 4K at 30p |
User level: Intermediate/expert

+ Great 24MP sensor

+ Sensor-based stabilization

- Weather-sealing could be better

- Some EVF tearing

4. Nikon Z50

The perfect mid-range mirrorless upgrade for DSLR owners

Type: Mirrorless |
Sensor size: APS-C |

Resolution: 20.9MP |
Lens: Z-mount |
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,036,080 dots |

Viewfinder: EVF |
Maximum continuous shooting rate: 11fps |
Movies: 4K |
User level: Enthusiast

+ Great, DSLR-style handling

+ Excellent viewfinder and screen

- Limited range of native lenses

- Tilt-screen can't be used with tripod

5. Sony A6100

A fine mirrorless camera for beginners and hobbyists alike

Type: Mirrorless |
Sensor size: APS-C |

Resolution: 24.2MP |
Lens: Sony E-mount |
Viewfinder: EVF |
Screen type: 2.95-inch tilting touchscreen, 921,600 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 11fps (mechanical) |
Movies: 4K |
User level: Beginner

+ Excellent tracking autofocus

+ Compact yet feature-packed

- Takes time to understand capabilities

- Relatively low-res LCD and EVF

6. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

One of the best travel cameras you can buy today

Type: Mirrorless |
Sensor size: Four Thirds |

Resolution: 20.4MP |
Lens: Micro Four Thirds |

Viewfinder: 2.36M-dot OLED EVF |

Screen type: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 30fps |
Movies: 4K |
User level: Intermediate

+ Incredible image stabilisation

+ Tiny body with excellent handling

- Smaller sensor struggles in low light

- Polycarbonate body feels like a downgrade

7. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D

Looking for a first DSLR? The Rebel SL2 ticks plenty of boxes

Type: DSLR |
Sensor: APS-C CMOS |

Resolution: 24.2MP |
Lens mount: Canon EF |

Viewfinder: Optical |
Screen type: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 5fps |
Movies: 4K |
User level: Beginner

+ Flip-out touchscreen works brilliantly

+ Dual Pixel CMOS AF is great

+ 4K video

- Video is cropped

- 9-point AF system a little basic

8. Fujifilm X100V

An iconic compact returns, now with improved performance

Type: Premium compact |

Sensor: APS-C X-Trans CMOS |

Resolution: 26.1MP |
Lens: 23mm, f/2 |
Viewfinder: Hybrid EVF |
Screen type: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 1.62m dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 11fps |
Movies: 4K |
User level: Beginner/enthusiast

+ Tilting touchscreen

+ Improved sensor and autofocus

+ 4K video

- Needs filter for full weather-sealing

- Expensive

9. Nikon D850

Resolution, speed and traditional controls - this DSLR still delivers

Type: DSLR |
Sensor size: Full-frame CMOS |

Resolution: 45.4MP |
Lens: Nikon F mount |

Viewfinder: Optical |
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 2,359,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 7fps |
Movies: 4K |
User level: Intermediate/expert

+ Stunning image quality

+ Excellent performance

- Slow Live View AF speed

- SnapBridge connectivity

10. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

A complete mirrorless package with very few compromises

Type: Mirrorless |
Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds |

Resolution: 20.4MP |
Lens: Micro Four Thirds |

Viewfinder: EVF |
Screen type: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,037K dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 18fps |
Movies: : 4K |
User level: Intermediate

+ Great build quality

+ Excellent image stabilisation

+ Wide range of shooting modes

- Not the best EVF

- Low-light image quality limited

- Aggressive JPEG noise reduction