Top-rated professional cameras for image quality in 2019

People have long used cameras to capture beautiful or joyful moments. And despite the fact that for some people a smartphone replaces a camera, they are far from cameras in terms of image quality. Every family should have a good camera.

Attention, about which cameras for professionals are in greatest demand in 2024, you can read here.

The best cameras in 2019.

There are several major players in the camera market. Most often, when searching for cameras on the Internet, a potential buyer is for these companies. It is worth talking about them before choosing a camera.

• Nikon. A Japanese company that specializes in the production of optics. They make everything from microscopes to cameras. They have a good value for money, therefore they are a good choice for any beginner.
• Pentax. A lesser known brand in wider circles. It was founded for a long time and is known to photographers. He brought innovation to the world of photography, although he started with eyeglass lenses.
• Canon. The most famous company for the production of cameras. It also manufactures many other devices related to photo and video (scanners, printers and camcorders).
• Sony. A well-known Japanese company not only in the field of photography, but also many others. Production is now focused on mirrorless cameras.

Cameras can be divided into several types: compact,
The top is divided into types so that everyone can find a camera according to their needs.

Compact cameras.

The choice for those who do not want to understand the settings and complex software. You just need to get the camera, turn it on and shoot the right moment. The size is most often compact and allows you to take the device with you on vacation. Good for families traveling on vacation or space saving travelers. The front side usually contains a flash, a microphone and a lens covered with a shutter. On the back are controls and a screen. Most often there is a slot for a tripod.

1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800

A good camera for beginners or for those who don't need the quality of a professional. The compact body allows you to carry your camera with you everywhere. Gives good shots of day and night with flash. There is an optical stabilizer and a 5x optical stabilizer. The battery keeps the charge for a long time.

Includes camera, charger and strap. An excellent camera for its price.

Specifications:

matrix: 20.5 MP (1 / 2.3 ″);

zoom: 5x optical zoom;

video: shooting in 720p;

screen: 2.7 ″;

weight: 125 g.

Average price: 7,500 rubles.

• optical stabilizer;
• price.

• video.

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2. Nikon COOLPIX S7000.

It features a 20x zoom that works great. There are interesting software effects for photography: landscape, saturation increase, color highlighting, and much more.The plus is the presence of Wi-Fi, which helps to quickly transfer photos. The pictures taken can be viewed on the 3-inch screen. There is a high shooting speed.

Only charging is included with the camera.

Specifications:

matrix: 16 MP (1 / 2.3 inches);

zoom: optical zoom 20x;

video: shooting in Full HD;

screen: 3 inches;

weight: 165 g.

Average price: 12,000 rubles.

• preset shooting modes;
• 20x zoom.

• small number of Mp.

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3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10.

This camera has a wide field of view and good image quality. There is a red-eye reduction system. The screen is folding and allows you to photograph something from below. Battery for 200 shots or more. There is a 12x optical zoom.

Specifications:

matrix: matrix 17 MP (1 / 2.33 inches);

zoom: optical zoom 12x;

video: shooting in 720p;

screen: rotary, 2.7 inches;

weight: 177 g.

Average price: from 9,000 rubles.

• zoom;
• price.

• video.

4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220.

There are great features hidden in a compact body. The 18MP resolution gives good quality photos. Taking pictures outdoors is better than indoors: noises become visible. Excellent operating speed: 8.8 frames per second. The battery lasts for 390 photos. 2.7 (6.7 cm) inch screen, sharp and high quality.

Additional tools: auto crop, auto mode and auto focus tracking). It is possible to shoot FullHD video.

There is file transfer via Wi-Fi and NFC. It is also possible to duplicate images from the camera on the smartphone screen and you can take pictures from a distance.

Specifications:

matrix: 18.9 MP (1 / 2.3 inches);

zoom: optical zoom 10x;

video: shooting in Full HD;

screen: 2.7 inches;

weight: 122 g.

Average price: 16,000 rubles.

• compactness;
• wireless technologies.

• noises in the room.

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5. Canon PowerShot G9X.

Featuring a retro design, it is the compact camera representative for power users. Metal body with plastic on the handle. The screen occupies almost the entire rear surface. It is not rotatable and collects prints very easily.

The top panel houses a power-on, a shutter button surrounded by a zoom wheel, a sensitivity dial and a hot shoe. There is an optical video finder that allows you to shoot when the battery is low. The charge is enough for 240 shots, which does not reach the level of DSLR cameras, but this is a sacrifice for the sake of compactness. I am glad to have high quality RAW images.

Specifications:

matrix: 20.9 Mp (1 inch);

zoom: 3x optical zoom;

video: shooting in Full HD;

screen: 3 inches;

weight: 209 g.

Average price: 23,000 rubles.

• shooting in RAW;
• retro design.

• prints on the screen.

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Mirrorless cameras.

The segment of mirrorless cameras is aimed at those who want to have high-quality images comparable to photographs on a DSLR camera, but do not want their camera to be heavy. The advantage is the ease of use of these cameras.

1. Olympus OM-D E-M10.

The youngest model of mirrorless cameras from Olympus. The model is lightweight and compact. The camera is made in a retro style, the body is made of metal and rubberized plastic in the grip points, the assembly is strong. The keys are comfortable.

The front panel contains a bayonet mount and two buttons (to release the lens and autofocus lamp). There is nothing on the left, and on the right side are the interfaces under the rubber plug. There are loops for a shoulder strap. Above is the mode dial, hot shoe, hidden flash, shutter button, selectors and video activation. On the bottom there is a compartment for the battery, memory card and a tripod slot.

A 3-inch screen looks at the user, along with viewfinders and controls. It is convenient to work with the camera, the whole interface is very clear and logical. The camera takes less than a second to turn on. The shooting speed in RAW or RAW + JPEG format is 17-20 frames per second.

Autofocus is standard, it is possible to reduce the focus point. It should be noted the stabilization system for the matrix, thanks to which we get the absence of tremors in three axes. There are many flash settings, which allows you to use the camera at a professional level. There is a hot shoe, which means support for many accessories.

Specifications:

Matrix: 16 Mp;

Image stabilizer: available;

Screen: 3 inches;

Video: shooting Full HD 30p;

Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi;

Weight: 350 g.

Average price: 32,000 rubles.

• stabilization system;
• materials.

• the memory card cannot be removed when mounted on a tripod.

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2. Sony Alpha 7R.

The first full-frame mirrorless camera is not compact. Its weight is as much as 465 grams. The case is very solid, but this also affects the weight of the device. The body is made of plastic and rubberized in the grip points. The assembly is very high quality, nothing wobbles.

A feature can be called dust and moisture protection. Has 3 wheels for steering. The main wheel is right under the index finger, the second is on the back under the thumb, the last around the Navipad. Plus there is a mode dial and an exposure dial. On the right side there is an NFC and Wi-Fi module.

The camera is equipped with an E-mount, which allows the use of many types of lenses.

It should be noted that at Sony there is no longer a line between DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The shooting speed is 4 frames per second, and the resolution of the images is 7360 × 4144. Inside is the new BIONZ X processor, which is responsible for removing noise and processing images. In addition to the 3-inch screen, the camera has a Tru-Finder OLED video finder. There are headphone and microphone jacks, USB and HDMI. I am glad that there are 9 customizable buttons and 46 functions for them. No stabilizer and no hot shoe.

With Wi-Fi and NFC, you can access Sony's PlayMemories catalog of new features and useful effects. The battery is enough for 330 shots.

Specifications:

Matrix: 36.80 Mp;

Image stabilizer: no;

Screen: 3 inches;

Video: shooting Full HD 60p;

Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi, NFC;

Weight: 474 g.

Average price: from 80,000 rubles.

• the quality of shooting photos and videos.

• lack of stabilizer and flash.

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3. Sony Alpha A5000.

This camera will delight the beginner photographer. It seems that in such a small body there is no technology that will help you achieve professional-quality images. The 20 megapixel camera is high, but that is not what gives the best shots. Most of all it depends on the matrix and lens. The camera has a good matrix and the ability to change the lens. The build quality and materials are top notch. The compact camera fits very comfortably in the hand.

The screen is rotatable, which allows you to choose angles and take pictures without any problems. Its only problem is poor color rendering. In the sun it becomes difficult to see something on the screen. The settings are convenient and divided into categories, which makes it easy to understand the interface of the camera. The A5000 does not have a hardware viewfinder.

Of the interesting things, it is worth noting the auto focus backlight function and face detection technology. The photo speed is only 2.3 frames per second. I am pleased with the autonomy of work, as many as 800 pictures on a single charge. There are various filters.

Specifications:

matrix: 19.7 Mp;

image stabilizer: no;

screen: 3 inches;

weight: 289 g.

Average price: 24,000 rubles.

• clear management;
• compactness.

• screen.

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4. Canon EOS M5.

The camera looks like a reduced SLR camera. The presence of an electronic viewfinder is good news. There is both a built-in hidden flash and a hot shoe for attaching external flashes. At the top, all the controls are conveniently located and understandable, which will give a beginner easy access to the camera. To use a disc, you must first press the button in the center of the disc.This prevents you from accidentally switching modes. The switch is located under the disc.

Specifications:

matrix: 25.8 MP (APS-C);

image stabilizer: none;

screen: 3.2 inches;

video: shooting Full HD, 60p;

weight: 600 g.

Average price: 56,000 rubles.

• compactness.

• price.

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SLR Cameras.

For a relatively large amount of money, the buyer gets the opportunity for almost perfect personnel. Huge customization options, as well as the ability to change optics (lenses). All this makes DSLRs the best choice for those who do not spare money.

1. Pentax K-3.

The SLR camera has a classic design. Materials and assembly are not satisfactory. The housing is protected from water and moisture. The dimensions are standard for SLR cameras, but the weight is slightly more than usual (800 grams). As in many cameras, the place of contact with the hand is rubberized. The bayonet is used by FAF2.

There is an auto focus illumination lamp. There are separate microphone and headphone jacks. There are microHDMI and USB. It is worth noting that USB is version 3.0, and this is difficult to see in many new cameras. There is a flash and hot shoe. Of the features, we can note the presence of two compartments for memory cards, which will give more space for recording photos or videos.

From the unusual, you can see the screen at the top of the camera. The battery compartment and the tripod socket are far enough apart, which makes it possible to replace the battery with a new one directly on the tripod. There are enough settings for both the amateur and the professional. Management is clear.

The set includes only a camera and a charger.

Specifications:

matrix: 24.71 MP (APS-C);

image stabilizer;

screen: 3.2 inches;

video: shooting Full HD, 60p;

weight: 800 g.

Average price: 80,000 rubles.

• picture quality.

• excessive number of settings for the amateur;
• focusing point selection is made by pressing a button, it is quite difficult for an ordinary user.

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2. Sony Alpha SLT-A99.

The camera does not shine with a unique design, but why is it needed in a professional camera. Ergonomics is in the first place, but this can already be counted as a plus of this device. The main body is made of magnesium alloy. All covers fit snugly and do not wobble. The bayonet, as in many Sony cameras, is A-mount. You will notice that this camera is slightly lighter than all the other competitors. The weight is 733 grams. The grip is designed with all-finger tabs, which makes the camera very comfortable to use.

All control buttons can be reached with your thumb. All standard camera interfaces are available. On the top is a selector with a release button, a stereo microphone and a hot shoe. There is a monochrome display for information with a backlight button. Also on the top side there are 4 buttons responsible for the transition to the settings of the drive, white balance, exposure compensation and sensitivity. On the underside there is a battery grip connection interface.

This camera sets itself apart from the rest with its unique dual focusing system. It allows you to better and faster focus on the subject. We can praise the shooting speed - 6 frames per second. The screen has a diagonal of 3 inches and a swivel mechanism. Many settings can be made without diving into me, using the controls.

Comes with a charger, data cable, and a neck strap.

Specifications:

matrix: 24.70 Mp;

screen: 3 inches;

video: shooting Full HD, 60p;

weight: 733 g.

Average price: 160,000 rubles.

• image quality;
• ergonomics.

• price.

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3. Nikon D3300.

The body is made of durable plastic that looks like metal. The lightweight camera fits comfortably in your hand. This is facilitated by indentations under the fingers. The mount is metal. There is an auto focus lock button next to the screen. Has an award for the best budget camera. Has a good running time.

Specifications:

matrix: 24.7 Mp;

screen: 3 inches;

video: shooting Full HD, 50p;

weight: 430 g.

Average price: 23,000 rubles.

• low prices for lenses and the camera itself;
• compactness.

• clumsy display.

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4. Sony Alpha SLT-A58.

A semi-professional device that performs all the necessary tasks of the user. It has a standard design for SLR cameras, similar to the above-mentioned older brother SLT-A99. The ergonomics are excellent. The body is assembled from strong plastic, and the places for the fingers and grip are rubberized. Of the features, I would like to note a convenient rotary screen, which helps in many shooting scenarios. The shooting speed also shows itself well.

The convenient viewfinder pleases with good frame coverage. It works for a long time, which favorably distinguishes it from competitors. Definitely one of the best phones for the money.

Specifications:

matrix: 20.4 Mp;

screen: 2.7 inches;

video: shooting Full HD, 30p;

weight: 530 g.

Average price: 30,000 r.

• the best solution in terms of price / quality ratio;
• relatively cheap interchangeable optics.

• plastic bayonet.

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Cameras with instant printing.

Purchase for those who care not about the quality of the shooting. A handy accessory that allows you to immediately print a photo. There are already several companies on the market of such cameras that have been producing them for a long time. They all have the same pros and cons.

• the ability to print photos immediately after shooting;
• no need to deal with the settings.

• not always high-quality images, but frames printed on the camera itself often look best with this quality.

1. Polaroid Socialmatic.

Many people think of Polaroid when they hear about instant cameras. Socialmatic is a new vision for such cameras. This camera is capable not only of instant printing, but also of video recording, Wi-Fi connection with other devices. Has a selfie camera.

The built-in screen allows you to edit or apply filters before printing. You can and view recorded videos. Instant printing and photos are completely protected from water, dust and time.

Specifications:

matrix: 14 Mp;

video: 1080p;

screen: 4.5 inches, touch;

weight: 567 g;

picture size: 2 * 3 inches.

Average price: 20,000 rubles.

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2. Fujifilm Instax Wide 300.

Another representative of cameras. It looks like a professional camera. There is a tripod socket and a focusing ring. There is a flash. The built-in LCD screen displays the number of frames and camera settings.

Specifications:

screen: LCD;

weight: 612 g;

picture size: 86 * 108.

Average price: 6,000 rubles.

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3. Polaroid Z2300.

An excellent choice in terms of value for money. Slightly large in size. It takes only 30 seconds from pressing the button to the printed picture. Settings cannot be selected, but you can set the macro or landscape mode. Pictures are not only printed, but also saved to the memory card.

Specifications:

matrix: 10 Mp;

video: 720p;

screen: 3 inches;

weight: 818 g;

picture size: 2 * 3 inches.

Average price: 13,000 rubles.

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Finally.

The camera market is huge, and everyone can find something of their own. Cameras exist for a wide variety of needs, from simple instant-print capture to professional celebrity photo shoots and hours of waiting wildlife photography.

The main thing is to determine your needs and capabilities. Any camera from this top rating will delight its owner 100%.