Cameras

A friendly beginner DSLR with a flip-out touchscreen. It takes both EF and EF-S lenses, so cheap and excellent lenses are easy to find.

A fast, high-resolution DSLR that handles action well while still using affordable EF and EF-S lenses.

A light mirrorless body with autofocus that finds and follows eyes on its own — very forgiving for beginners.

A full-frame mirrorless body known for clean low-light images and in-body stabilisation.

A much-loved full-frame DSLR, still a favourite for weddings and events thanks to its low-light quality.

A high-resolution full-frame DSLR built for detail — landscapes, architecture and studio work.

A small, light mirrorless camera that is easy to carry every day.

A balanced full-frame mirrorless body with in-body stabilisation and clean high-ISO files.

A compact mirrorless camera with autofocus that is famously good at following faces and eyes.

The full-frame all-rounder: clean low-light files, in-body stabilisation and long battery life.

A newer full-frame hybrid body that is equally happy shooting photos and video.

A small camera with physical dials and colour profiles that look good straight out of the camera.

A high-resolution Fujifilm body with stabilisation, dials and excellent colours.

An affordable entry-level DSLR aimed at first-time buyers who want to learn manual settings without spending a lot.

One of the smallest and lightest DSLRs available, with a flip-out touchscreen that guides beginners through settings.

A tiny, budget-friendly mirrorless camera that inherits Canon's smart autofocus from its larger siblings.

A light, affordable way into full-frame photography with excellent autofocus and low-light performance.

A well-rounded full-frame body that shoots fast bursts and handles low light with ease.

A very simple, very affordable DSLR with an excellent in-camera Guide Mode for people learning photography.

A step up from entry level, with a vari-angle touchscreen that makes awkward angles and selfies easy.

An enthusiast DSLR that balances fast shooting with excellent image quality, popular for sport and wildlife.

A retro-styled mirrorless camera with classic dials on top, combined with modern autofocus underneath.

The most affordable way into Nikon full frame, with in-body stabilisation and weather sealing.

An affordable mirrorless camera with autofocus that punches well above its price.

Sony's flagship APS-C body, combining fast autofocus, stabilisation and strong video features.

A vlogging-focused mirrorless camera with a fully articulating screen and no viewfinder to keep it simple.

A small, dial-driven camera with a faster processor and a sharper screen than its predecessor.

A beginner-friendly Fujifilm body with a simplified mode dial and stabilisation built in.

A long-serving professional full-frame DSLR, still a favourite for weddings and portraits.

The cheapest way into Canon full frame: small, light and simple to hold all day.

A fast crop-sensor mirrorless body built for wildlife, sport and anything that moves.

An affordable used route into Nikon full frame with pleasant colours and long battery life.

A tiny vlogging-first body with a flip-out screen and no viewfinder.

A professional high-resolution body that handles action, weddings and landscapes equally well.

A cheap, tiny mirrorless classic that still takes very good photos in daylight.

Full-frame quality in a compact rangefinder-style body, made for travelling light.

A 61-megapixel body for landscapes, architecture and big prints.

A well-rounded Fujifilm body with dials for shutter speed and ISO you can set without menus.

A flat, pocketable rangefinder-style camera that disappears in a jacket pocket.

Fujifilm's action body: quick readout, deep buffer and strong stabilisation.