In a world where nearly everyone has a smartphone camera in their pocket, the very concept of a dedicated camera is under threat. But in the last few years we’ve seen all the major players work overtime to reinvent their cameras, giving rise to new high-end compacts and tiny, speedy mirrorless models that let you swap lenses just like a DSLR.
Today’s cameras are better than ever. While traditional DSLRs haven’t changed much, the mirrorless market is booming and prices are falling. These days you can get a high-quality interchangeable lens camera for under $500. That’s remarkable, but it means there are more choices than ever to sift through. Lucky for you, we’ve put every major camera on the market to the test, so you can copy our homework and pick from the very best.
Best Camera of the Year: Sony Alpha A7R II
Best Camera Under $1,000: Panasonic Lumix G7
Best Camera for the Money: Olympus OM-D E-M10
Best Enthusiast Camera: Leica Q
Best Professional Camera: Canon EOS 5DS
Best DSLR Under $1,000: Nikon D5500
Best Advanced Point and Shoot: Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II
Best Pocket Camera: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV
Best Superzoom: Panasonic Lumix FZ300
Best Camera for Video: Sony Alpha A7R II
Best Camera for Video Under $1,000: Panasonic Lumix G7
Best Pocket Camera for Video: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV
Best Smartphone Camera: Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera w Sony FE 35mm F1.4 Lens Bundle
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