The Best Entry-Level Cameras for Beginner Photographers
Which One Is Right For You?

As an aspiring photographer develops into a photographic artist, exploring a few options will pay off in the future. An entry-level camera should be simple to use, hold, as well as intuitive.
Every modern camera, including the most expensive and advanced models, has fully automatic modes that make it simple for even the most inexperienced photographer. To pick up the right “professional” camera from a leading manufacturer and take a perfect photograph, you don't need to understand the science behind exposure and set your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Don't believe me? Consider the contentious case of a primate taking an epic selfie with a professional camera a few years ago.
Almost all cameras allow you to manually control exposure, focus, shooting modes, and other settings. However, the ease with which you can manually change controls differs from camera to camera. Since the budding photographer will likely "outgrow" some of the auto modes and want to take charge of certain aspects of the picture-making process, the ease of introducing manual control should be a major purchase consideration for a novice.
We all know that today's smartphone—or any mobile devices with a camera built-in—is the perfect camera for a budding photographer in several respects. In reality, phone cameras are so strong that most photographers, both amateurs and professionals, are increasingly using them instead of larger, more complicated ones. Since the 35mm format launch has a camera style that brought so many people into the wonderful world of photography as a subset of the camera industry.
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The smaller a camera is, the more likely it is to be carried around by photographers. The Fujifilm XE4 is one of Fujifilm's smallest mirrorless cameras to date. The XE4 looks more like a point-and-shoot when paired with the newly announced 27mm kit lens. Despite its lower price, the Fujifilm XE4 features the same sensor and processor as the Fujifilm XT4.
What We Love
This camera is a pleasure to use thanks to its excellent image quality, wide dynamic range, and low-light output, as well as its simple controls, advanced Face and Eye Detection, and a 180° forward-tilting LCD touchscreen. So, whether you're shooting professional-quality images, 4K/30p video, or super-slow-motion Full HD/240p footage, you can rest assured that the process will be easy, straightforward, and, most importantly, enjoyable.
The Details:
Brand: Fujifilm
Product Type: Mirrorless Camera
Best For: Portraits, Street Photography, and a high-resolution camera for every day.

Fujifilm
X-E4 APS-C Mirrorless Camera
Wanting great image quality and low-light performance, wide dynamic range, simple controls at a reasonable price? The Fujifilm X-E4 Mirrorless Camera brings it
Buy for $849.00

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Sony’s latest A7 cameras represent the vanguard of the mirrorless camera movement. The A7 III is smaller, lighter, and more durable than their DSLR counterparts and has narrowed the gaps in image quality, performance, and lens selections.
What We love
Crazy Great Dynamic Range
With 15 stops of dynamic range, you can fully clamp down any scene with precise clarity.
A Flip-Out Screen
An excellent camera that has a flip-out screen for easy recording and vlogging sequences.
Incredible Picture
Incredible 4k 16-bit raw output over HDMI with no recording limits for ultra-amazing-looking footage.

Sony
Alpha a7 III Full Frame Mirrorless Camera
Looking for a well-rounded full-frame Sony, suitable for both photo and video? Alpha a7 III with its improved speed and low-light performance has you covered
Buy for $2,198.00

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The Sony Alpha a6600 is a sleek-yet-fully-featured APS-C-format mirrorless camera well-suited for both stills and video, focusing on speed and flexibility. This amazing mirrorless model is a powerful gear with its 5-axis image stabilization, Real-Time Eye AF tracking for human, animal, and movie modes, long-lasting battery, unlimited 4K video recording Mic, and headphones jacks.
What We love
Real-Time Eye AF
With a half-press of the shutter button, the camera can automatically detect the subject's eyes and activate Eye AF in all autofocus modes.
Easy Wifi Transfer
Control your camera or transfer files to your device for fast and easy sharing without the need for a computer.
The Details:
Brand: Sony
Product Type: Mirrorless Camera
Best For: Photographers needing a battery sufficient lifestyle camera.

Sony
Alpha a6600 APS-C Mirrorless Camera Body
Looking for a no-nonsense, affordable mirrorless camera from Sony? The Alpha a6600 is sleek-yet-fully-featured, APS-C-format, and great for stills and video
Buy for $1,398.00

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The Fujifilm X100V is the fifth generation of the X100 series, combining impressive imaging capabilities, a unique design with an apt prime wide-angle lens, and a versatile feature-set to accommodate various shooting needs. The X100V features a 26.1MP APS-C-format X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor capable of high-resolution recording, DCI/UHD 4K video support, ISO 160-12800 sensitivity, and mechanical shutter continuous shooting up to 11 frames per second. The sensor's BSI architecture reduces noise and improves overall clarity, and it's combined with the X-Processor 4 for fast performance and responsiveness.
What We Love:
Fuji is no stranger to stunning JPEGs straight from the sensor, allowing for fast edits. For those who want to shoot from the hip while filming the streets, the flip-up screen is truly revolutionary. Since it converts to a 35mm equivalent on a full-frame sensor (note that the 100V is a cropped mirrorless sensor! ), it's 23mm F/2.0 fixed lens is ideal for shooting lifestyle imagery. This lens is a major improvement from the design used on previous X100 cameras, with higher resolution, lower distortion, and enhanced close focus efficiency. It retains the same overall size and compatibility with the legacy WCL/TCL conversion lense and its internal ND filter, which now has four stops.
The Details:
Brand: Fujifilm
Product Type: Point-and-shoot
Best For: Street scenes, wide-angle portraits, lifestyle images, Instagram sponsored posts, short GIFs made with its video capabilities, and on-the-go captures.

Fujifilm
X100V APS-C Digital Rangefinder Camera
Looking for that perfect street photography camera? The Fujifilm X100V is the perfect compact camera for you with its 23mm lens and great autofocus
Buy for $1,399.00

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Professional photographers covet Leica cameras, which are ultra-high-end gear. They're known as the Ferraris or Bugattis of the camera world, and it's a well-deserved title. Leica is known for heirloom-quality craftsmanship, near-peerless optics, and astronomically high prices. These cameras and lenses are more expensive than an engagement ring, but they are designed to last. They're also a bit of a snob's delight. For better or worse, most Leica cameras have peculiar quirks that set them apart from the competition.
What We Love:
With a prime lens and fast autofocus, the Leica Q2 is the only camera in its class to feature IP protective sealing, rating of 52, against dust and spray water.
The Details:
Brand: Leica
Product Type: Point-and-shoot
Best For: Portraits with extra-sharp images and that sweet, creamy bokeh made possible by low-light aperture lenses.

Leica
Q2 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
You need a full-frame sensor with an extremely fast lens in a compact form? Leica Q2 with a 47.3-megapixel Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH lens has got you covered
Buy for $5,795.00How We Tested
I’m in love with commitment to boastful camera specs, high-resolution camera bodies, and reliable lenses that capture every look I envision. I took a few sample lenses from our office in Seattle, headed north from Los Angeles to Redding to visit the parents, and made them endure my techie side full force on our family hike. We truly hope you can attest to our experts and experience after years of working alongside. Again, we’re PUMPED that we now sell all these bad boys in the shop.