Direct rating of SLR cameras 2019 will be at least incorrect. Cameras differ in price, features, conditions under which they show excellent results. A good SLR camera for a professional will cost several times more than a device for relative beginners. Therefore, it is rational to make a rating, focusing both on technical indicators and on the size of the price tag. The best SLR cameras of 2019 are both models with record-breaking characteristics and those that are very attractive to consumers in terms of cost-performance ratio.
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As an introduction
Today's popular cameras are often products from three brands, major market players. You rarely see a rating where the title of "best" (at least in the DSLR category) wins a product from Pentax, Leica or Samsung. There is a total dominance of three brands: Canon, Sony, Nikon. This is not surprising, since in each category of consideration - a price or a technical company they offer successful models of cameras, constantly competing among themselves.
Canon EOS 5Ds
The undisputed leader, the best SLR camera with impressive data and a price tag - Canon EOS 5Ds. It is difficult to compare it with competitors, there is everything to make the pictures just perfect. Some specifications look like this:
- full-size FullFrame sensor;
- 6 million effective pixels;
- management based on a productive platform, the latest generation Digic6 processor;
- autofocus on 61 points;
- protection against penetration of water and dust, the ability to clean the matrix;
- continuous shooting functionality, interval timer;
- 100% frame coverage in the viewfinder.
Features of the camera can be listed for a long time. Although this camera costs a lot of money, many photographers appreciated its characteristics. In fact, for the segment of semi-professional devices, the technical performance of the model can be considered the limit, at least for today.
Canon EOS 70D
Forming the top of popularity and quality, it is impossible not to mention the Canon EOS 70D. This model is called the best in the category of cameras with a price tag of up to $ 1,500; it is also the most attractive in terms of video shooting capabilities. The undoubted advantages include the ability to purchase a good EF-S IS STM lens with an optical zoom of 18-55 mm, which comes with the Kit.
The Canon EOS 70D has excellent autofocus performance. If we compare the time before the formation of the perfect image, the model easily bypasses all competitors, showing high results when shooting video. This was achieved by applying a CMOS matrix with dual pixel technology.
Another feature of the model is the smallest shutter speed interval 1/8000 (for comparison, most competing DSLRs show only 1/4000). Some characteristics of this device look like this:
- crop factor standard APS-C;
- 2 million effective pixels;
- optical viewfinder with a coverage of 98%;
- 19-point autofocus with record-breaking time;
- the presence of wireless control;
- microphone connection.
Video enthusiasts will find the HDMI interface very attractive, through which you can immediately view materials on a large screen. The model wins the comparison with many competitors and thanks to the convenient large-sized rotary screen. Canon EOS 70D is made in a composite housing made of aluminum, polycarbonate polymer with fiberglass reinforced plastic and plastic, there is protection against the ingress of water and dust.
Sony Alpha 68
The model from the Japanese brand will appeal to fans of shooting dynamic scenes.The main advantage of the camera is its amazing focusing system, based on tracking 79 points. The camera will be invaluable if you want to get sharp, clear pictures in conditions of fixation of objects moving at high speed or low level of illumination of the scene. The main technical parameters of the model include:
- high-quality CMOS sensor with crop factor standard APS-C;
- 24 million effective pixels of the matrix;
- photosensitivity in the range of 100-25600;
- mechanical image stabilization with matrix shift technology, manual focusing;
- autofocus on 79 points;
- electronic viewfinder with a coverage of 100%;
- the availability of burst shooting;
- white balance metering, exposure compensation, auto bracketing and other useful features.
The camera is equipped with a rotary display, which further increases its attractiveness for certain categories of users. Fans of video shooting will appreciate the presence of an external microphone and the presence of an HDMI interface that allows you to stream footage to televisions, projectors and other large-format imaging devices. A separate advantage of the Sony product is the presence of different lenses as part of the Kit configuration; several varieties are constantly available in the Russian market.
Canon EOS 6D
The new product of the year Canon EOS 6D can be found, opening literally every review of good SLR cameras. And this is not surprising: the ratio of the cost of the model and its characteristics makes this device one of the most attractive candidates for purchase from a huge audience of users.
It has everything to please consumers. The camera can act as an almost professional one, works great in studio portraiture, and shows good results in macro photography of landscapes and nature views.
Some disadvantage is the low speed of the image processing system. This makes using the camera relatively uncomfortable for reporters and those who shoot sports and other dynamic scenes. However, the rest of the Canon EOS 6D is good. Technical indicators include:
- full-frame low-noise CMOS sensor;
- 2 million effective pixels of the matrix;
- photosensitivity 100-25600;
- 11-point tracking autofocus;
- Pentaprism viewfinder with a frame coverage of 97%;
- remote control systems, including remote control.
A separate advantage in the eyes of video lovers is the presence of a comprehensive connection of sound and image. HDMI is useful for pairing with modern devices, but there are more familiar RCA outputs that allow you to connect to older TVs using a coaxial cable. An external microphone can be connected to the camera, the model is made in a durable case, protected from moisture and howled.
Nikon D5500
Mentioning a popular new product from Canon, one cannot but note its closest competitor in popularity among users. The Nikon D5500 offers slightly more effective pixel pixels, improved performance, a swivel display and an attractive price tag. However, the camera is positioned as a semi-professional entry-level device. The performance of the hardware platform is as follows:
- CMOS sensor and control system built on the Expeed 4 processor platform;
- crop factor standard APS-C;
- 2 million effective pixels of the sensor;
- photosensitivity 100-25600;
- the availability of burst shooting, wireless control.
The most noticeable feature of the model is the presence of a touch screen. Focus can be literally by touching one finger. It is also easier to create photos.But, according to user reviews, despite the excellent detail in the shadow area with high overall image sharpness, in most cases, the Nikon D5500 loses to its direct competitor from Canon. Therefore, the camera is positioned as the best solution in the price segment up to $ 1,000. Here she really has few competitors.
Sony A77 II
When compiling a rating of the best DSLRs, one cannot but mention the long-awaited new product of 2019. A modification of the popular model, the Sony A77 II offers excellent burst shooting performance in its price segment, while guaranteeing the highest image quality thanks to increased light sensitivity and a revolutionary 79-point AF system. Unique storytelling programs are also available, eight of which are available. Other features of the Sony A77 II include:
- sensitive CMOS sensor with a control system on the Bionz X processor platform;
- 3 million effective pixels;
- panoramic shooting with image sizes up to 12416x1856 pixels;
- different lens options in the kit;
- photosensitivity up to 51200 (indicator is also available in auto mode);
- burst shooting up to 12 frames per second;
- electronic viewfinder with 100% frame coverage;
- autofocus on 79 points.
Video enthusiasts will separately appreciate the amazing FullHD shooting capabilities at 60 frames per second. At the same time, compression formats MPEG4, AVCHD are available. The camera is equipped with an excellent battery that allows you to take 480 shots in any mode.
Conclusion
As you can see, the rating of the best SLR cameras includes cameras that will appeal to the widest audience of consumers, and at the same time, each individualist can choose a model according to his own preferences.
Today, a situation has developed where competition has become so fierce in the field of semi-professional cameras that more and more opportunities are offered. The situation when models of this class can compete with the segment of real, professional “monsters” is, of course, unlikely. But the tendency to get stunning pictures for the ever-decreasing price tag of the camera cannot but rejoice.
