5 best mirrorless cameras

Modern mirrorless cameras have almost caught up with professional SLRs in the quality of finished images, and in their functionality they have long been overtaken. At the same time, they remained as compact and comfortable as they were. To make sure of this, it is enough to get acquainted with the heroes of our review - the best mirrorless cameras from the latest series of famous brands.

SONY Alpha 9 - the fastest camera

A 24-megapixel camera with a full-format matrix can boast of really high-speed recording of serial frames (20 per second) without losing focus and annoying blackouts. This camera is ideal for reporting, sports shooting and other genres where you want to "catch" a moving object.

Pros:

• Fast multi-layer matrix with reverse illumination of the sensor;
• As many as 693 focus points, thanks to which the camera does not lose even fast moving objects, while maintaining sharpness of images;
• A good level of video - Ultra HD quality can be obtained at a speed of 30 fps, and Full HD with a decent 120 frames;
• Large and clear viewfinder;
• The image from the main display is clearly visible even in the bright sun;
• Ability to shoot a series of long duration - from 240 RAW-frames to 360 in JPEG format;
• If you wish, it is easy to set up instant sending of material to a home server
• A decent number of programmable buttons, plus the ability to set 3 dozen different parameters in the user settings menu;
• A large set of wireless modules - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC;
• Enviable autonomy (700-900 frames on one battery charge), as well as the ability to shoot when connected to the network.

Minuses:

• Tight button on the video;
• You cannot rotate the display in the selfie position, but for a reportage camera this is not critical.

NIKON Z6 - an excellent device for video shooting

The full-frame mirrorless camera from the new Nikon lineup is not a flagship - it is a bit more simplified and affordable. Here a matrix of 24.5 megapixels is used, providing a good rate of fire of the camera at 12 fps. And the device was equipped with a new Z-bayonet, capable of working with large-aperture optics.

The main purpose of the "six" - high-quality video, although the photos on it, too, are excellent.

Pros:

• Reverse illumination of the matrix to reduce noise and improve the picture in low light;
• The ability to video 4K at a speed of 30 k / s, as well as in full HD (120 k / s) and timelaps;
• Stabilization of shooting due to the shift of the matrix itself, so the quality of the fastened lens does not play a big role here;
• Touch inclined display for easy shooting in any position;
• Bright viewfinder at 3.69 million pixels;
• A clear separation of modes and control functions for photo and video, so as not to be confused;
• The ability to create your own on-screen menu for quick access to your favorite modes, plus freely programmable buttons;
• The new bayonet works perfectly in tandem with lenses from DSLRs - even through an adapter;
• There is an output for connecting an external microphone;
• The presence of silent mode when the shutter is triggered.

Minuses:

• For this camera you have to look for expensive and not very popular XQD memory cards.

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark II - an amateur hand-held camera

This camera is today considered one of the most rapid-fire, because it can capture up to 60 RAW-frames per second.True, in such a scenario, the autofocus cannot be behind the object and the photographer will have to guide it independently. Yes, and the size of the matrix had to sacrifice, limiting the format of the sensor 4/3 - but with a good resolution of 20.2 megapixels.

Pros:

• Full touch screen, which will help in shooting, and in navigating the menu;
• A good viewfinder with a lag duration reduced to 6 ms and an optical VI imitation;
• A large number of control buttons and rings, through which you can quickly set the necessary settings, although they still need to get used to;
• Hybrid autofocus with the choice of the shape of the tracking point (rectangle, cross), adjustable sensitivity and the ability to "cling" to one or both eyes at once when shooting faces;
• The matrix stabilizer is able to synchronize with the lens system, completely eliminating the appearance of blurred photos;
• There is a port under the microphone and headphones;
• The case is not only dustproof, but also allows you to work with the camera at -10 ° C outside;
• A capacious battery of 1220 mAh will provide almost 3 hours of work in video mode.
• The bulky body with a pronounced side handle lies comfortably in a large male palm.

Minuses:

• Images do not have enough detail in dark areas, despite the fact that the light are perfect.

FUJIFILM X-T100 is an inexpensive mirror with color reproduction like on a film

This retro-style camera is capable of surprising with a modern and technological filling. Although outwardly it looks like a film machine, the model has already acquired a tilt-and-swivel screen, an electronic viewfinder, and a fairly rich functionality that can satisfy the sophisticated amateur. The camera is available in 3 similar designs - with a gold, silver or black top panel.

Pros:

• Touchscreen display, albeit with a slightly reduced functionality;
• Automatic pasting of shots in a wide-angle panorama;
• Fuji branded chip - film simulation mode with the corresponding color rendition and dozens of different presets;
• The presence of autofocus on the eyes - one or both at once;
• Interesting multi-focus mode, thanks to which you can select several points in the image and stitch them into one beautiful frame with maximum depth and sharpness;
• Removable side cover on the body, allowing you to choose the most convenient grip;
• The presence of a built-in flash, plus mount for hot shoe;
• There is an output for an external microphone;
• A sufficiently capacious battery, which has enough charge for 430 captured shots or one and a half hours of video recording;
• For a device with such capabilities, the price of 40 thousand rubles is small.

Minuses:

• A small and awkward video button;
• Autofocus is not too smart and often requires a hint from the photographer.

SONY Cyber-shot DSC-RX100M6 - lightweight compact for walking

The next update of the popular series from Sony, despite the compact format, may well compete with full-size mirrorless. And this concerns not only the advanced functionality, but also the quality of the content.

If we compare this camera with the predecessors of the RX100 series, from the innovations it is worth highlighting the 8.3-fold zoom and the possibility of adjusting it like with professional devices - up to manual focus.

Pros:

• A multi-layered inch matrix of 20.1 megapixel, which allows you to shoot with a lack of light or use effects like background blur;
• Advanced backlight sensor with built-in memory;
• Good burst speed (24 fps);
• Optical stabilization;
• The presence of an antireflection coating on the lens to neutralize glare;
• Record video in Full HD and 4K, plus slow motion mode;
• Accurate and smart autofocus;
• Swivel screen with a touch layer;
• High-quality pixel-quality electronic viewfinder (2.4 million);
• A large "park" of wireless modules - Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth;
• Impeccable build quality.

Minuses:

• Zoom sound is heard when shooting video.

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