There are better still cameras (see the Sony A7RIV below) and better video cameras, but nothing else combines the two quite as well. The five-axis image stabilization means you can hand-hold it in lower light, and the wide range of 4K video options make it the best all-around video-and-stills combo on this page. It's compact and light enough to carry all day without back strain, and the grip is comfortable. Sony's A7 IV ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a 33-megapixel, full-frame camera capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and the best autofocus system on the market. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated March 2023: We added the Fujifilm X-T5, the new Sony A7RV, some notes on the Panasonic S5II and the Nikon Z5, and swapped the sold-out Fujifilm X-E4 for the X100V. I've spent years testing dozens of cameras in all kinds of shooting scenarios to come up with what I think are the best choices for different types of photographers.īe sure to check out our many other buying guides, like the Best Compact Cameras, Best Camera Bags, and Best Action Cameras. Still, choosing the right one can be confusing. Which one is right for you depends more on your needs than on the size of the sensor. All these cameras are capable of producing amazing images. That's why this guide doesn't get too deep into the weeds of megapixel counts, sensor sizes, and pixel peeping. That's not to say gear doesn't matter, just that it's best used in service of something larger. The vision you have and the work you put into realizing it are far more critical. You know what's the least important part of taking a great photo? Gear.

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