Best Mirrorless Cameras for Photography

7 mirrorless models for every budget

Mirrorless cameras have only existed for 11 years, and the early models of these cameras didn’t garner tons of enthusiasm.

Today, opting for a mirrorless camera doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or experience as a photographer. Mirrors inside a DSLR camera make a complex network, and they allow photographers to use the view finder to compose photos. Without the mirrors inside, a camera can be built to be lighter and easier to use. They can use swappable lenses and have advanced-tech specifics while weighing much less. Dozens of brands have mirrorless cameras on the market, and there’s one for every budget.

Here are some of the best available!

1. Nikon Z6

Rave reviews of the Nikon Z6 easily put this camera at the top of every list. Coming in at 24.5 megapixels, it also features a 12 frames-per-second shooting rate. It can use F-mount lenses and still maintain autofocus and autoexposure.

At around $1,800, it is a powerful camera for intermediate to advanced users. 

2. Sony Alpha A7R III

Sony Alpha cameras feature cutting-edge technology, and the A7R III is no exception. This camera produces 42.2 megapixel images, has a rapid autofocus and water resistance. Durable and reliable, the A7R III is one of the best cameras on the market regardless of type, and it rivals most DSLRs out there. Sony has mastered the mirrorless-camera technology, and this camera is a near-perfect representation of how far they have come.

With a price-tag of $2,300, it is pricey, but worth it. 

3. Fujifilm X-T30

Compact, lightweight and powerful are features that make this camera standout from the rest. It’s especially great for action shots and travel, and the aesthetic of the body is nothing to scoff at either.

Priced at around $800, this camera surprises experts and beginners alike. 

4. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

If you want lightweight, this powerhouse camera packs a ton of sleek specs into a small body. It has a modest 16.1 megapixels, but that doesn’t take away from image quality when you have the right lenses. Image stabilization and digital viewfinder are seamless and strong. Swapping out lenses with this camera is easier than ever because they are lighter and compact.

It retails for around $500, and it makes a great choice for beginners. 

5. Sony Alpha A6400

Sony Alpha cameras are no doubt some of the best mirrorless cameras, and that’s why a second one made this list. The A6400 is fast, creates high-quality images and it has an endless array of lenses you can use with the body. The electronic viewfinder allows you to check your shot focus, and a useful Wi-Fi feature makes it easier than ever to upload and process your photos.

At around $900 retail, this mirrorless camera is great for beginner and intermediate photographers.

6.  Panasonic Lumix S1R

The S1R is the first of two camera’s in Panasonic’s S series, and it arrives with some mightily impressive technology. That 5.76million-dot viewfinder is streets ahead of the 3.69million-dot alternatives in rival bodies, while the rugged build, effective sensor-based stabilization and cracking 4K video show it to be a camera that excels in a wealth of areas. The 47.3MP full-frame sensor also manages to perform brilliantly in good light and bad, and the further option to output images at 187MP may seem a little crazy, but it opens up new possibilities for cropping and for macro work.

With a price-tag of $3,600, this mirrorless camera is great for intermediate to advanced level photographers.

7. Fujifilm GFX 100

The GFX 100 outguns every other model in the list for native resolution, and while it has a lofty price tag to match its beefy body, it’s arguably in a league of its own right now. While it’s not the only camera capable of outputting images this detailed, it’s the fact that it does it as standard rather than through any trickery or need to use a tripod like many others that makes it special. Throw in a very competent autofocus system, sensor-based image stabilization, strong 4K video and the best EVF we’ve seen so far, and you have one supremely versatile camera. Sure, none of us can afford one, but Fujifilm deserves high praise for delivering this kind of performance at a price well below that of other high-resolution medium format cameras. 

The GFX 100 will cost a whopping $9,999! If money is not an issue, go big or go home.