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Best Cameras to Buy

Most cameras worth buying new today are mirrorless — Canon and Nikon have largely stopped developing DSLRs. Picks are ranked separately for the US and India because street prices differ.

Up to $1,000 · Prices & picks updated: October 2026

Under $1,000 picks

#1APS-CCanon EOS R50MIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Canon EOS R50

Best overall / beginners

  • 24.2MP APS-C sensor
  • Dual Pixel AF II with subject detection
  • Uncropped 4K30 oversampled from 6K

Best for: Beginners · Photo · Video · Travel

#2APS-CSony ZV-E10 IIMIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Sony ZV-E10 II

Best for vlogging & creators

  • 26MP back-illuminated sensor
  • 4K60 10-bit with vertical-video UI
  • Large NP-FZ100 battery

Best for: Vlogging · Video · Beginners

#3APS-CNikon Z50 IIMIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Nikon Z50 II

Best all-rounder

  • EXPEED 7 with 9-type subject detection
  • 4K60 video
  • Vari-angle screen + built-in EVF

Best for: Beginners · Photo · Video · Travel

#4APS-CCanon EOS R10MIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Canon EOS R10

Best for action, kids & pets

  • Up to 15fps mechanical / 23fps electronic
  • Dual Pixel AF II tracking
  • Joystick + twin dials

Best for: Sports · Photo · Beginners

#5APS-CFujifilm X-M5MIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Fujifilm X-M5

Best compact / film-look colours

  • 26.1MP X-Trans sensor, ~355 g body
  • Dedicated Film Simulation dial
  • 6.2K open-gate video

Best for: Travel · Photo · Vlogging

#6APS-CSony a6400MIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Sony a6400

Best autofocus value

  • Real-time Tracking and Eye AF
  • 11fps continuous shooting
  • 180° flip-up screen

Best for: Photo · Video · Beginners

#7FFCanon EOS RPMIRRORLESS · FULL FRAME
MirrorlessFull frame

Canon EOS RP

Cheapest way into full frame

  • 26.2MP full-frame sensor
  • One of the lightest full-frame bodies
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Best for: Photo · Beginners · Travel

#8APS-CNikon Z30MIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Nikon Z30

Budget vlogging

  • Uncropped 4K30 video
  • Selfie vari-angle screen, no EVF
  • Long recording times

Best for: Vlogging · Video · Beginners

#9APS-CSony a6100MIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Sony a6100

Budget all-rounder

  • 24.2MP APS-C sensor
  • Real-time Eye AF
  • 11fps burst + 4K video

Best for: Beginners · Photo · Travel

#10APS-CCanon EOS R100MIRRORLESS · APS-C
MirrorlessAPS-C

Canon EOS R100

Absolute cheapest entry

  • 24.1MP APS-C sensor
  • Very light, simple controls
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF

Best for: Beginners · Photo · Travel

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