Camera prices are rising, and purchasing a good camera that doesn’t cost you $5000 or more sounds like a task today. A good camera with a powerful sensor, autofocus, and a decent set of lenses seems hard to come by. If you are looking for a new professional camera recently in this dreadful market, we have a few suggestions to help you choose. All the full frame cameras in this list have been put through their paces, so they will not let you down. Without further ado, here are a few of them.
Sony A7 MK II
Almost a decade old, the a7 Mk II is still a stellar competitor to newer full-frame cameras. The a7 MK II houses a 24.3MP Exmor CMOS sensor, a BIONZ X image process, 5-axis image stabilisation, and fast hybrid autofocus. It has a burst rate of 5fps, provides full HD XAVC S Video and S-Log2 Gamma, and also has WiFi. The camera’s weather-resistant body features a 3-inch 1,228.8k-dot Tilting LCD and a 2.36M-dot OLED EVF. The a7 MK II is an upgraded version of the a7 and outperforms its predecessor in detail retention at higher ISOs. The only drawback is its slow startup time.
Price: $964
Sony a7R Mk II
Another decade-old camera, the a7R Mk II, offers a larger resolution sensor for photographers who want all the details crisp and clean. The camera houses a 42MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, 5-axis IS, and 399 phase detection autofocus points. It has the same burst rate as the a7 MK II but offers a much higher ISO range of 102,400. There is also the same LCD and viewfinder as seen on a7 MK II, and there is also WiFI. However, the difference is that it offers 4K video and S-Log2 Gamma. As we said in our review: “The Sony A7r Mk II deserves absolutely nothing else but the site’s Editor’s Choice rating. It amazed in the high ISO results and even though we expected more with RAW file versatility, it still is rather impressive.” The only drawback you face is less weather sealing.
Price: $1,798
Canon EOS RP
If you are looking for a full frame mirrorless camera, a version of the Canon 6D MK II, then the Canon EOS RP should be your choice. It has the same sensor and is built as the iconic Canon DSLR, and one can use SD cards with this. The camera has 4779 autofocus points, ISO up to 40,000, and flash sync of 1/180th. You can shoot 5fps of continuous images; with tracking, it is 4fps. There is also 4K video for hybrid shooters and a 3-inch LCD. This is perfect for anyone who has patience and creative vision and is ready to give the time to create images. The autofocus is not as fast, but you will never miss any shot either. However, if you are a seasoned photographer, then this may not appear to you.
Price: $799
Canon EOS R
This EOS R is one of the full frame cameras that is a mixture of Canon 5D Mk IV and the 6D Mk II. It has a 30MP sensor with a DIGIC 8 image processor. There are 5,655 autofocus points, 4K/30p video cording option with 4K 30p with Canon Log, and 10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. The camera also houses a 3.69m-dot EVF and a touchscreen LCD. With the Canon R, you get great built quality, autofocus, weather sealing, nice ergonomics, and the best RAW file versatility. How will you miss having a dual card slot and the joystick?
Price: $990
Nikon Z7 II
A major upgrade over Nikon 7, the Z7 II is one of the full frame cameras to come with a 45MP CMOS sensor, with 12 or 14-bit RAW. There are two card slots, a 0.5-inch 3,690k-dot EVF, a 3.2-inch touch screen and a flash synch up to 1/200. It has 10fps burst rate, ISO up to 102,400, and 4K video at 60fps. The Z7 II also features a 493 autofocus points and 5-axis image stablisation. Some of the improvements in this camera include autofocus performance, better weather sealing, image quality (especially with Z lenses), and dual card slots. As we said in our review: “The Z7 II is beautiful inside and out: it takes beautiful pictures, and it’s also beautifully designed. But, while finally competitive, there are a few annoyances to contend with.”
Price: $1,996
Panasonic S5 II
One of the best full frame cameras for hybrid photographers, the Panasonic S5 II features a 24.2-MP sensor with a hybrid focus system. It has a maximum ISO output of 204,800, a 6.5 stop of image stabilization, and 779 autofocus points. You can shoot up to 9fps continuously; there is also a 3-inch 1,840,000-dot LCD. For video needs, you get 4K video, downsampled from 6K. As we explained in our review: “It’s taking many of the video features and offering them to photographers. This comes from image stabilization and the Real Time LUT features. You can apply these amazing-looking film-like LUTs to your still images to make them look like they’re straight out of the movies.” There are some quirks with the autofocus, but if you get around it, this one is for you.
Price: $1,597
Sony A7c II
If you travel a lot, the Sony a7c II is an ideal partner for you. The device houses a 33MP BSI CMOS sensor and can shoot 4K/30p video, and there is also S-Log3 and S-Cinetone. It has an ISO range of 204,800, 5-axis image stabilization, and a 3-inch 1,036,800-dot fully articulating LCD. The a7c II can shoot up to 10fps of images continuously, has a battery life of 540 shots, and weighs 514g. Our review stated that despite it being an entry-level camera, the a7c II delivers images that are quite excellent. However, the flash sync of 1/160 can be limiting to some, as well as the single card slot and lack of a joystick.
Price: $1,398
