9 Best DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras Across Budgets For All — Beginners To Experts!

A great pick for beginners,  this one has a 24.1 megapixel high-resolution camera that can capture sharp and quick pictures. The large grip makes it easy, firm and steady to hold on to the camera. Transferring and uploading images to social media is highly seamless, thanks to the built-in wifi/NFC connectivity.

Ideal for travel because of its compact size (weighs only about 390g), this one shoots Full HD videos (1080p at  60/50/30/25/24p) and can take great images too. You get to shoot in 4 modes — Portrait, Sports, Close Up and Night Portrait which makes the whole experience even more simple, especially for a beginner. There's bluetooth connectivity so you can transfer photos with the help of SnapBridge App.

Over budget by a few thousand rupees, but so worth it as this camera does an excellent job of capturing 4K videos and photos. It has a 16-megapixel micro four thirds sensor with no low pass filter, which essentially helps capture sharp images with a high dynamic range. You can connect to Panasonic Image App because of the wifi feature, which lets you view the image, set the focus, and release the shutter from a distance! The high-resolution viewfinder lets you see what you're capturing even in direct sunlight. You can't go wrong here, so if you're confused, get this one.

As Canon puts it, this one is a 'Prodigy Mid-Range DSLR'. The camera can shoot up to 10fps and has a 32.5 megapixel APS-C CMOS Sensor which is great to capture quick moving shots like for wildlife and sports photography. You can shoot 4K videos in cropped and uncropped mode —enabling full angle view. Also, it's moisture and dust resistant which is always helpful. Features like face and eye detection are also a big bonus point.

While you can get the camera for a little above INR 1,00,000, do note that you'll have to invest in lenses. So, we feel a better deal would be to get it with an 18-135mm lens kit which roughly estimates to be INR 1,24,000.

Relatively compact, but by no means that means compromise on quality. The Sony Alpha 6400 offers incredible quality images (thanks to a 24.2-megapixel sensor plus an enhanced image-processing engine) and 4K movie shooting features. The LCD screen rotates to 180°, making it a great option if you want a camera for vlogging. It's got real-time AF tracking for fast-moving shots and subject detection. To make your decision even clearer, you can check out sample images here with all lens specifications.

If you're looking for a full-frame camera, this one is probably one of the best options for this price. It's mainly used for photography but can even shoot 4K UHD videos. It's got a 26.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS Sensor and only a 0.05s focusing time. As it's lightweight (roughly 485g including battery and SD Card), it makes it an excellent choice for travellers and documentary shoots.

The Canon EOS R5C is a professional cinema camera which lets you shoot 8K/60P resolution videos. It's got a 45MP full-frame CMOS sensor in various file formats —Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, and MP4. The internal fan allows for continuous recording without overheating the camera. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Eye Detection AF and EOS iTR AF X take autofocusing to another level which makes it impossible to lose the subject (even when not facing the camera). There's a dual card slot so you can combine a CF-Express and SD Card. All of this and the body weighs only about 680g!

The camera features a 33 megapixel sensor and Advanced BIONZ XR image processing engine, enabling up to 8x the processing performance. It supports 4K video shooting and has Real-time Eye AF for humans, animals, and birds. You can easily share output through a wire (USB Type-C) or wireless (Wireless LAN) method. So if you're looking for a camera with all the necessities for a job well done, this is probably your pick.

A camera that trumps all, you ask? Well, this one has got to be it. It probably has all the features you'd need. World's best autofocus scene detection? Check. World's fastest scanning speed? Check. Blackout free view-finder? Check. And ten more things that make a world of difference when it comes to professional photo and videography. The stunning image quality is due to 45.7 megapixels on the camera and quick stills thanks to 120fps. The 3.2-inch touchscreen tilts on 4-axes horizontal and vertical, so you're not limited to any angle while shooting. Plus, you don't have to worry about the camera in any weather conditions as it has a weather-sealing that helps to keep out dust, dirt and moisture. We don't know about you, but we're certainly impressed.

Now that you know which camera to buy, here's all the equipment you should consider getting too.