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Sunday 19 March 2017

Best mirrorless cameras of 2017

If you're a serious photographer, it's a safe bet the pics from your phone just don't cut it for you.

If you're looking for a higher-end camera that will give you better resolution and more control without the bulk of a digital single-lens reflex camera, one of these four models will take care of your needs.

Sony A7R II

Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 (Excellent).

The good: For the most part, the Sony A7R II delivers terrific photo and video quality in a compact, well-designed body.

The bad: Terrible battery life and a mushy shutter mechanism could negatively impact your shooting experience. Also, there's general highlight clipping in still photos and artifacts in some high-ISO-sensitivity shots that we hope Sony can improve via a firmware update.

The cost: $2,549 to $2,899.99.

The bottom line: It needs a little more refinement, but overall the Sony A7R II is a great camera for folks who need a high-resolution full-frame model in a more compact design than a DSLR.

Olympus PEN-F

Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 (Excellent).

The good: The Olympus PEN-F is fast, delivers great photos in a streamlined body and offers a nice feature set.

The bad: The camera lacks a grip and video is not one of Olympus' strong suits. Plus, it really should be at least modestly dust- and weather-sealed for the money.

The cost: $1,099 to $1,199 (body only, silver).

The bottom line: Excellent photo quality and performance and a system with tiny, fast prime lenses make the Olympus PEN-F a great camera for street photography.

Sony A6300

Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 (Excellent).

The good: The Sony A6300 delivers class-leading photo and video quality, plus good performance and features for shooting action.

The bad: Myriad small annoyances mar the experience and it has the trademark poor battery life of Sony's A series. Plus, it really could use in-body image stabilization.

The cost: $799.99 to $899.99 (body only).

The bottom line: A respectable update to its popular A6000 mirrorless interchangeable-camera model, the Sony A6300 remains great but also retains some of the drawbacks of its predecessor.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7

Rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 (Excellent).

The good: For the money, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 delivers great photo and video, excellent performance and a broad feature set.

The bad: It's another in a long line of Panasonic cameras with proprietary USB connectors and some people might find it too complicated.

The cost: $697.99 to $797.99 (with 14-42mm lens).

The bottom line: A great mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera for families and travelers, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is a compelling alternative to similarly priced DSLRs.


Source: Best mirrorless cameras of 2017

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