Top 10 DSLR’S
in 2016
A digital single-lens reflex camera (also called a digital
SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of
a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to
photographic film. The reflex design scheme is the primary difference between a
DSLR and other digital cameras. In the reflex design, light travels through the
lens, then to a mirror that alternates to send the image to either the
viewfinder or the image sensor. The alternative would be to have a viewfinder
with its own lens, hence the term "single lens" for this design. By
using only one lens, the viewfinder of a DSLR presents an image that will not
perceptibly differ from what is captured by the camera's sensor.
DSLRs largely replaced film-based SLRs during the 2000s, and
despite the rising popularity of mirrorless system cameras in the early 2010s,
DSLRs remained the most common type of interchangeable lens camera in use as of
2014.
For decades, the DSLR (digital SLR) has been the top choice
for anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level. Whether
you're a beginner or a pro, a DSLR offers three key ingredients: manual
controls, excellent picture quality and interchangeable lenses.
A DSLR is still the cheapest way to get a camera with
interchangeable lenses and a viewfinder (entry-level mirrorless cameras don't
have viewfinders) and, at the other end of the scale, almost all professional
sports, press and wildlife photographers choose full-frame DSLRs over every
other camera type.
In between are a whole range of digital SLRs aimed at
different users, different levels of experience and different budgets. Here's the
list of Top 10 DSLR’S in 2016:
1.
Canon EOS 5DS
Sensor: Full-frame CMOS | Megapixels: 50.6 | Autofocus:
61-point AF, 41 cross-type | Screen type: 3.2-inch, 1,040,000 dots | Maximum
continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Movies: 1080p | User level: Expert|
With three cameras in its entry-level range Canon already
had plenty to interest novices and enthusiast photographers on a budget. Now
the company has replaced the 700D with two models, the EOS 760D and 750D,
rather than one. As the 700D continues in the line-up (for now at least), this
means that there are five cameras in what Canon calls its beginners' range. The
new 760D and 750D, known as the Rebel T6s and T6i in the USA sit at the top of
this group above the 700D, 100D and 1200D.
While the 750D could be considered the more logical upgrade
to the 700D and is aimed at novices, the 760D is designed with more experienced
photographers in mind and it has a few features from Canon's high-end cameras.
Although they are aimed at slightly different people, the
Canon 750D (Rebel T6i) and 760D (T6s) are essentially the same camera as they
share many components. For a start they both have Canon's new APS-C format CMOS
sensor with an effective pixel count of 24.2 million, a Digic 6 processing
engine and an autofocus system with 19 cross-type points for use when focusing
images in the viewfinder.
The cameras can select the appropriate AF point to use
automatically in 19-point AF mode, or it can be set manually in groups in Zone
AF mode (there are five groups of points for selection) or individually in
Single point AF mode.
2.
Nikon D810
Sensor: Full-frame CMOS | Megapixels: 36.3MP | Autofocus:
51-point AF, 15 cross-type | Screen type: 3.2-inch, 1,229K dots | Maximum
continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Movies: 1080p | User level: Expert
Nikon''s D800 and D800E caused great excitement when they
were first announced in February 2012 largely because of their groundbreaking
36 million pixel count. These two full-frame SLR cameras are identical apart
from the fact that the D800E's sensor has a weaker anti-aliasing (AA) or
optical low-pass filter (OLPF) to enable it to deliver sharper details straight
from the camera.
Thanks to their impressive detail resolution the two cameras
quickly went to the top of the wishlist for many professional and enthusiast
photographers, especially those looking for a comparatively lightweight camera
for landscape, still life or macro photography. They have remained firm
favourites ever since, setting the bar for resolution by which other cameras
are judged.
Now the replacement for these two cameras has been announced
in the form of the 36.3Mp Nikon D810, one camera without an anti-aliasing
filter to replace both models. Interestingly, we have been told that while the
D800E was widely reported as having no AA filter, the filter over the sensor
did actually have some anti-aliasing element and this has now been completely
removed from the D810's filter.
This should enable the new camera to record even more detail
than before, and Nikon is claiming that the D810 produces 'the highest image
quality in Nikon's history'. Omitting the AA filter brings increased risk of
moire patterning in images, but it hasn't been found to be a major issue for
D800E users
3.
Nikon D500
Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 20.9MP | Autofocus:
153-point AF, 99 cross-type | Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen,
2,359,000 dots | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 10fps | Movies: 4K | User
level: Expert
For a long time the top slot in Nikon's APS-C (DX) format
SLR line-up was occupied by the popular D300S, but that camera dates from 2009
and production ceased ages ago, leaving a vacancy that Nikon photographers have
been wanting to see filled for years.
During that time there's been plenty of rumour and
speculation, but earlier this year, as I headed out to the Consumer Electronics
Show (CES) in Las Vegas, I had a hunch that Nikon might be about to deliver
what so many photographers had been hoping for.
Happily I was right, and the D500 was announced alongside
Nikon's new flagship, the D5. The D500 is aimed at serious enthusiast and
professional photographers who want a smaller, lighter camera than a full-frame
(FX) model such as the D810 or D5. It's also designed for pros who want the
focal length magnification of the DX-format sensor.
One surprise about the D500 is that its APS-C sensor has
20.9 million effective pixels, less than the company's other recent (24MP)
DSLRs of the same format; this is to enable the photosites to be bigger, to
improve low-light performance.
4.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 20.2MP | Autofocus:
65-point AF, 65 cross-type | Screen type: 3.0-inch, 1,040,000 dots | Maximum
continuous shooting speed: 10fps | Movies: 1080p | User level: Expert
As the Canon 7D was launched way back in 2009, its update is
somewhat overdue and there have been rumours of a Mark II version for quite
some time. Now at last the Canon 7D Mark II has been revealed and can take its
place as the manufacturer's flagship APS-C format camera. Canon is claiming
that it will produce 'best in class' image quality.
Although the new camera has a 20.2-million-pixel sensor like
the Canon 70D , we are told that it is a new device. The micro lenses have also
been redesigned for improved efficiency (i.e. light transmission) and this
should contribute to an improvement in image quality.
What's more, this sensor is coupled with Dual Digic 6
processing engines to make the camera faster and more responsive. This enables
a maximum continuous shooting speed of 10 frames per second (fps) for 31 raw
files or until the card is full with JPEGs; and a native sensitivity range of
ISO 100-16,000 with expansion settings taking it up to ISO 51,200.
That's the highest non-expansion setting in any Canon SLR.
The maximum continuous shooting rate can be set to 2-10fps in High mode, 1-9fps
in Low and 1-4fps in Silent shooting mode.
5.
Canon EOS 80D
Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2 | Autofocus: 45-point
AF, 45 cross-type | Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 7fps | Movies: 1080p | User level:
Intermediate5. Canon EOS 80D
The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013,
sits smack in the middle of Canon's SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the
7D Mark II.
That puts it in prime enthusiast territory, which means it
needs to appeal to people who want to shoot a range of subjects in a variety of
conditions. These users also want an extensive feature set with plenty of
control options, but they don't need a full-on professional-grade camera.
Canon has given the 80D a new 24-million-pixel sensor along
with a Digic 6 processing engine. This may sound similar to the 24Mp 750D and
760D, but these lower-level cameras have Hybrid AF III devices, not the Dual Pixel
CMOS AF sensor of the 80D.
The 80D's sensor and processor combination brings a native
sensitivity range of ISO 100-16,000 (a third of a stop higher than the 70D),
and a maximum expansion value of ISO 25,600 (the same as the 70D).
And while the maximum continuous shooting rate is the same
as the 70D's at 7fps, the burst depth has been increased to 110 JPEGs or 25 raw
files when a UHS-1 SD card is used; that's a significant step up from the 65
JPEG or 16 raw files possible with the 70D.
Modern SLRs have two autofocus systems, one for when using
the camera conventionally and composing images in the viewfinder (i.e. in
reflex mode) and the second for use in Live View and video mode. Canon has
improved both of these systems for the 80D in comparison with the 70D.
6.
Nikon D7200
Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | | Autofocus:
51-point AF, 15 cross-type | Screen type: 3.2-inch, 1,229,000 dots | Maximum
continuous shooting speed: 6fps | Movies: 1080p | User level: Intermediate
Roughly two years have elapsed between the introduction of
the D7100 and the arrival of its successor, and on the surface the new D7200
seems more like an incremental update than a major overhaul.
The D7200 is built around a sensor with a resolution of 24.2
million pixels, a tiny increase on the D7100's 24.1 million pixels, and the
body is identical, with the same weight and dimensions, and the same
viewfinder.
In common with its predecessor, the D7200 has no
anti-aliasing filter in front of the sensor, an innovation designed to produce
sharper images and better rendering of fine detail. Anti-aliasing filters are
used to prevent moiré, or interference effects, when photographing fine
textures or patterns, but at the time of the D7100's launch, Nikon claimed that
the high pixel density of its sensor would make it unlikely to suffer from any
moire patterning and we've not seen any reports from users suggesting it's a
problem.
There are some significant improvements over the D7100,
however, the first of which is the upgrading of the camera's internal processor
from the Expeed 3 to the newer and more powerful Expeed 4.
The frame rate remains the same as the D7100 - 6fps at full
resolution, or 7fps when using the 1.3x crop mode - but the faster processor
delivers improved buffering capacity, which was one of the biggest let-downs in
the previous model.
7.
Nikon D750
Sensor: Full-frame CMOS | Megapixels: 24.3MP | Autofocus:
51-point AF, 15 cross-type | Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting, 1,229,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 6.5fps | Movies: 1080p | User level: Intermediate
Full-frame photography used to be the preserve of
professional photographers, but SLRs like the Canon 6D and Nikon D610 have made
it a more realistic proposition for amateur and enthusiast photographers.
Nikon's latest full-frame camera, the D750 sits above the D610 and the Nikon
D810 in the company's range, giving enthusiasts another model to choose from.
At the heart of the D750 is a newly designed
24.3-million-pixel CMOS sensor and an Expeed 4 processing engine. Unlike the
36Mp D810, the new camera has an anti-aliasing filter over the sensor.
This sensor and processor combination enables a native
sensitivity range of ISO 100-12,800 with extension settings taking this to ISO
50-51,200. It's also possible to shoot at up to 6.5 frames per second (fps) and
record Full HD video at up to 60p. While 6.5fps is a fair rate, some sports
photographers may have been hoping for something a bit higher, perhaps 8fps or
more.
Enthusiast videographers will also appreciate the stereo
microphone and headphone ports along with the ability to fine-tune audio levels
in isolation before and during recording. It's also possible to select the
sound range (wide/voice) for adjustment. Wind noise can also be reduced when
recording with the built-in microphone.
When shooting in Live View or video mode, there's a handy
Zebra pattern display to indicate on the screen which areas are in danger of
burning.
8.
Pentax K-1
Sensor: Full-frame CMOS | Megapixels: 36MP | Autofocus:
33-point AF, 25 cross-type | Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting, 1,037,000 dots |
Maximum continuous shooting speed: 4.4fps | Movies: 1080p | User level:
Enthusiast/expert
Pentax is one of the big traditional photographic brands to
make the transition from film into digital camera manufacturing, and it always
seemed likely that it might one day make a full-frame digital SLR. However, it
wasn't until February 2015 that the company announced that it was planning to
take that step - and now, after a year of looking at mock-ups under glass domes
at trade shows, we finally have the Pentax K-1.
Specification-wise the new camera has plenty to attract
enthusiast photographers - especially those who still have a collection of
full-frame K-mount optics. For starters, the full-frame (35.9 x 24mm) 36
million-pixel sensor (supplied by Sony), 14-bit PRIME IV processing engine and
33-point SAFOX 12 autofocus system are new.
Furthermore, to enable greater detail resolution the sensor
has no anti-aliasing (AA) filter; instead Pentax has included its AA filter
simulator to reduce moire patterning when needed. This system uses a
combination of in-camera software and micro vibrations at a sub-pixel level
during the exposure to reduce moire patterning.
Pentax likes to make good use of the ability to shift the
sensor in its cameras, and it's no different with the K-1. The primary purpose
of the technology is to compensate for accidental movements, and the Shake
Reduction II system acts across 5 axes, having a claimed 5-stop impact.
There's also the clever Astro Tracer system, which uses data
from the GPS system to guide the movement of the sensor during exposures of up
to five minutes to record stars as sharp dots rather than streaks. And let's
not forget the sensor-shifting composition adjustment and level correction
options.
9.
Nikon D3300
Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Autofocus:
11-point AF, 1 cross-type | Screen type: 3.0-inch, 921,000 dots | Maximum
continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Movies: 1080p | User level: Beginner
Despite the growing popularity of mirrorless cameras, the
entry-level DSLR market is still incredibly popular for those looking to take
the next step in their photography journey.
Nikon''s range of D3xxx models has proved incredibly popular
over the years for new users looking to expand their creativity thanks to their
blend of easy handling and solid performance, backed-up by an impressive range
of lenses and accessories.
The D3300 is the latest in that line, so let's take a look
to see if it's the perfect choice for the new user. The D3300 features a high
resolution 24.2MP APS-C sensor, with Nikon deciding to omit the low-pass filter
this time round. What does this mean? It should mean the even more detail is
captured, resulting in even sharper images compared to previous models like the
D3200.
In addition to this, the native sensitivity range runs from
ISO100 to 12,800, and there's an expansion setting that takes it to the
equivalent of ISO25, 600, providing plenty of flexibility for a range of
lighting situations.
Like the Nikon D5300 , the D3300 sports Nikon's now
second-generation processing engine, the EXPEED 4, allowing the D3300 to shoot
continuously at a maximum rate of 5fps, while it can sustain this burst rate
for up to 100 fine quality JPEGs. More than enough for most people's needs.
10.
Canon EOS Rebel T6i / Canon EOS 750D
Sensor: APS-C CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Autofocus:
19-point AF, 19 cross-type | Screen type: 3-inch articulating touchscreen,
1,040,000 dots | Continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Movies: 1080p | User level:
Beginner/enthusiast
With three cameras in its entry-level range Canon already
had plenty to interest novices and enthusiast photographers on a budget. Now
the company has replaced the 700D with two models, the EOS 760D and 750D,
rather than one. As the 700D continues in the line-up (for now at least), this
means that there are five cameras in what Canon calls its beginners' range. The
new 760D and 750D, known as the Rebel T6s and T6i in the USA sit at the top of
this group above the 700D, 100D and 1200D.
While the 750D could be considered the more logical upgrade
to the 700D and is aimed at novices, the 760D is designed with more experienced
photographers in mind and it has a few features from Canon's high-end cameras.
Although they are aimed at slightly different people, the
Canon 750D (Rebel T6i) and 760D (T6s) are essentially the same camera as they
share many components. For a start they both have Canon's new APS-C format CMOS
sensor with an effective pixel count of 24.2 million, a Digic 6 processing
engine and an autofocus system with 19 cross-type points for use when focusing
images in the viewfinder.
The cameras can
select the appropriate AF point to use automatically in 19-point AF mode, or it
can be set manually in groups in Zone AF mode (there are five groups of points
for selection) or individually in Single point AF mode.
The cameras also have Canon's new Hybrid CMOS AF III system
(with Face detection, Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi and FlexiZone-Single modes)
for use when images or video are composed on the screen in Live View mode. This
Hybrid system has a greater number of focusing pixels arranged in a more
regular array than in the past, and Canon says it's about 4x faster than
version II (used in the EOS 100D) and two generations ahead of the original
Hybrid CMOS AF system in the EOS 700D.
So here is my Top
10 DSLR’S that were impressive in terms of features, quality, built and design.
Hope this blog will clear your confusion and help you to pick up one of them.
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