Full-frame mirrorless cameras rule the camera market when it comes to professional still photography. On World Photography Day 2024, here is a list of the latest cameras you can currently buy if you are looking for a large-sensor mirrorless interchangeable lens body.
World Photography Day: Best Mirrorless Cameras
Specialists from every genre
The intelligent flagship: Canon EOS R1 | ₹6,30,995
This latest flagship is probably the first to fully utilise the power of AI for in-camera image processing. This 24-megapixel Full-Frame camera offers up to 40 fps continuous shooting and uses a Digic Accelerator co-processor along with the main Digic X imaging sensor to handle complex neural networks and AI algorithms. A Dual Pixel Intelligent AF system makes focusing a breeze while the in-camera upscaling and Neural Network Noise Reduction features allow you to get clean images of up to 96-megapixel equivalent even at extremely high ISOs according to Canon. The R1 can capture up to 6K RAW videos at 60p with Canon Log 2 and 3. The camera also features Eye-control AF, Pre-Continuous Shooting and 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilisation.
Affordable Medium Format: Fujifilm GFX 100S II | ₹5,11,000
This is for those who need to pick up every detail in the image combined with the wide dynamic range of a 55mm sensor. The GFX series is probably the most successful medium format line-up with a wide complement of lenses including the recently introduced tilt-shift lenses. The camera uses a 102-megapixel CMOS II sensor combined with an X-Processor 5 imaging engine to handle the vast amount of data from the sensor. With the equivalent sensitivity extended to ISO 80, you get the cleanest images possible. It even includes a Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode, which can generate a massive 400-megapixel image. On top of all these, you get Film Simulation modes for those who miss the legendary Fujifilm emulsions like Velvia and Reala.
Wedding Maestro: Nikon Z6 III | ₹2,47,990
The Z6 and its successor have been the most popular in Z-series, and now Nikon has upgraded it with significant tech adopted from the flagship Z9. Powered by a partially-stacked sensor and an Expeed 7 image processor, this 24.5-megapixel full-frame camera now offers 3.5x faster readout than the Nikon Z 6II and offers 6k/60p RAW in-camera recording. The Z6 III allows you to record 4K UHD 60p videos continuously for up to 125 minutes and offers up to 10x slow-motion videos in HD/240p. The camera supports ProRes, ProRes RAW HQ, and N-RAW formats and there is an Electronic VR in addition to In-Body Image Stabilisation. The newly launched Nikon Imaging Cloud offers exclusive pre-sets and imaging features.
Retro Reborn: Nikon Zf | ₹1,76,995
If you took up photography, seeing the sophisticated-looking dials and levers on a manual SLR, this is the full-frame camera that would give you the same feeling, without compromising on the features of a modern digital SLR. The 24-megapixel Zf offers a dedicated monochrome selector and pixel-shift high-resolution mode. Monochrome mode provides Flat and Deep Tone features. The body is made from magnesium alloy and the manual controls include brass dials for longevity and smooth operation. A vari-angle LCD provides much-needed flexibility. The camera can shoot 4K UHD videos at 60p and offers N-Log and HLG recording.
Video Wonder: Panasonic Lumix S5 II | ₹2,34,990
Panasonic was the first brand to launch cameras from the latest L-mount alliance which includes Leica Camera, Sigma, Panasonic, DJI, Astrodesign, Samyang and Blackmagic Design. The 24.2MP Lumix S5 II offers a Phase Hybrid AF and pre-burst shooting function to ensure that you don’t miss any moment. It adds impressive video features including Active IS and advanced EIS to compensate for camera shake and suppress peripheral distortion during a shoot. The camera offers proxy video recording enabling faster turnaround for video production. It also provides native camera-to-cloud integration with Adobe’s Frame.io which enables automatic backup and shared workflow. The S5 II offers unlimited 4K 60p video recording.
The Birder’s Buddy: Sony Alpha 9 III | ₹5,29,990
The Alpha 9 III is the first camera to feature a full-frame stacked CMOS image sensor with a global shutter system, which makes it one of the fastest full-frame mirrorless cameras in the market. The global shutter of the 24.6MP Exmor RS image sensor eliminates distortion while capturing fast-moving subjects, making it the best camera for wildlife, avian and sports photography. Other features include a maximum shutter speed of 1/80000 second, blackout-free 120fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking, and flash synchronisation at all shutter speeds. An advanced 5-axis optical image stabiliser offers up to 8 steps of shutter speed advantage.