Go Mirrorless

If you're an enthusiast looking to upgrade from an older or more basic camera, you'll find the latest mid-range mirrorless models can match or beat the best DSLRs for features and performance.

Whether you’re an amateur photographer or a professional, a mirrorless camera is a must in your camera bag. Unlike DSLR cameras, these cameras are quite compact in size and they are also easy to carry around. They can give you the perfect pictures even out of fast-moving scenes or when the lighting is not at its best. These cameras also help you fine-tune the settings and change your camera lenses as per your need. From FujiFilm to Canon, we have shortlisted some of the best mirrorless ones which you can buy from renowned brands at competitive prices online.

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Fujifilm X-T30

One of the best sensors around wrapped up in a classy, classic body

Type: Mirrorless | Sensor: APS-C | Megapixels: 26.1MP | Lens mount: Fujifilm X | Screen: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Viewfinder: Electronic | Continuous shooting speed: 30fps (electronic shutter, 1.25x crop), 8fpt (mechanical shutter) | Max video resolution: 4K

The X-T30 has the second-highest resolution APS-C sensor currently on the market (beaten only by the 32.5MP Canon EOS M6 Mark II) and one of the most highly-sophisticated autofocus systems. The X-T30 combines a compact body, affordable price and powerful photographic tools. It's small, portable and easy to use, but with 4K video and its external shutter speed and aperture controls, it's a great buy for both video fans and regular stills photographers. The X-T4's video features (below) are just that little bit better, and some might find the X-T30's body just a little TOO small, but we reckon its blend of size, value and performance makes the X-T30 one of the best mirrorless camera on the market for all round appeal.

Price: ₹74,999

Nikon Z50

The Nikon Z 50 has really impressed us with its performance and value

Type: Mirrorless | Sensor: APS-C | Megapixels: 20.9MP | Lens mount: Nikon Z | Screen: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots | Viewfinder: Electronic | Continuous shooting speed: 11fps | Max video resolution: 4K | User level: Enthusiast

It's a close-run thing between this and the Fujifilm X-T30, above, but we think the X-T30's wider lens range is the deciding factor. The Nikon Z 50 was introduced in late 2019, joining Nikon's more advanced full frame Z 6 and Z models. The Z50 proved quickly to be far more than just a stripped-back version of these bigger cameras, though. Nikon managed to work a satisfyingly chunky handgrip onto this small frame for a superior handling experience, while also including 11fps burst shooting for action photography and high-quality 4K video. Best of all is the superb 16-50mm pancake kit lens available as part of kit, and the price, which has clearly been specifically tailored to undercut similar offerings from Fujifilm and Olympus. The Z 50 is a superb but affordable camera for a wide range of photographers at all sorts of skill levels.

Price: ₹72,737

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

It uses a smaller MFT sensor but makes up for it in LOTS of other ways

Type: Mirrorless | Sensor: MFT | Megapixels: 20.4MP | Lens mount: NFT | Screen: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,037,000 dots | Viewfinder: Electronic | Continuous shooting speed: 30fps (Pro Capture mode), 10fps (mechanical shutter) | Max video resolution: c4K/4K

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 III is an exceptional camera and a worthy successor to the highly regarded Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. This new camera uses Olympus's latest 20.4 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, and while this might put some people off – these sensors are smaller than APS-C – the image quality is very close to APS-C standards, and it allows Olympus cameras and lenses to be especially small and portable. This new camera's abilities are amazing, including excellent 5.5EV in body stabilization, an amazing 30fps Pro Capture mode with 14-shot pre-buffering, C4K and 4K UHD video, Live Composite and Live Bulb modes and more. The smaller sensor might put some users off, but no other mirrorless camera has this blend of features, performance and compactness.

Price: ₹64,999

Canon EOS RP

Canon's smallest full-frame camera is incredible value

Type: Mirrorless | Sensor: Full frame | Megapixels: 26.2MP | Lens mount: Canon RF | Screen: 3in articulating touchscreen, 1,040,800 dots | Viewfinder: Electronic | Max burst speed: 5fps | Max video resolution: 4K

Just a few months after announcing the EOS R, Canon came up with this smaller, cheaper EOS RP model. If the EOS R has a lot in common with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, then the EOS RP is like a mirrorless version of Canon’s entry-level full-frame EOS 6D Mark II model. With the EOS RP you get a 26.2-megapixel full frame sensor, 4,779-point Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus, 4K video (cropped, admittedly) and a really useful fully-articulating rear screen. The best news is the extremely aggressive pricing, which makes the EOS RP the least expensive full-frame camera on the market that's still a current model – and it's really affordable even with its versatile 24-105mm STM kit lens, too.

Price: ₹80,999

From the October 2020 issue of FHM India.