Of course, we cannot list the best cameras without adding Canon, one of the biggest camera manufacturers in the market. If you want a great photography experience without breaking the bank, consider the Canon EOS R8. This is the most affordable recent mirrorless camera you can get from Canon, as the more affordable Canon EOS RP, although still available on the Canon website, was launched five years ago in 2019.
Despite being a budget model, the R8 offers excellent performance, providing superb image quality even in low-light conditions. It can also shoot 4K@60 using the entire sensor, meaning you avoid the cropping you get when shooting 4K videos on other cameras.
However, the biggest drawback with the EOS R8 is its use of the Canon RF lens mount. While several third-party lenses are available for this mount, they’re mostly manual focus-only lenses designed for cinematography or specialty applications. If you want the usual standard lenses, you must invest in more expensive first-party lenses from Canon.
If you want to level up your photography gear this year, consider these mirrorless models to find your next camera. They’re all great options; you won’t go wrong with any of them in your camera bag.
