while smartphone photography is getting
better all the time
it simply can’t match the quality and
versatility of a standalone camera
especially if it’s a DSLR a digital
single-lens reflex model or a mirrorless
compact system camera even if you don’t
have a huge budget you can still treat
yourself to a stellar prosumer camera
hey everyone welcome to gear up the
WatchMojo series that looks at the
latest in gadgets gear and games I’m
Marc Saltzman in this video we’ll look
at five recommended starter DSLRs and
compact system cameras also referred to
as Micro Four Thirds cameras before we
begin we publish new videos every day so
be sure to subscribe for more great
content all right not listed in any
particular order number one the Nikon d
3400 at under $500 for the body only the
Nikon d 3400 offers a lot of bang for
the buck with the same design as last
year’s model hey if it ain’t broke why
fix it the sturdy D 3400 feels great in
your hands and a little lighter than the
Nikon 3300 plus it features a
twenty-four point four megapixel sensor
an aps-c CMOS sensor a boost in battery
performance and the addition of snap
bridge which is a nikons bluetooth based
solution for wirelessly transferring
photos from your camera to your phone
other features include 1080p HD video
recording at 60 frames per second nikons
guide mode a helpful guide on the 3-inch
screen for beginners to understand
photography features like ISO and f-stop
and of course there’s support for
multiple Nikon lenses some downsides no
microphone port no touchscreen and
limited autofocus features but it’s
still a great beginner DSLR from Nikon
number two the Canon Rebel T six I while
the t7 is newer and a great pick for
beginners as well the slightly older t6
I for 749 body only is more than enough
for your first DSLR between its aps-c
CMOS sensor with twenty four point two
megapixel resolution an ISO from 100 to
12 800 and expandable even higher it’ll
help you produce beautiful images the 19
point autofocus system
high-speed continuous shooting will help
make novice users feel like a pro
shutterbug other features worth noting
full HD 1080p video recording a 3 inch
articulating touchscreen and built-in
NFC and Wi-Fi to easily pair and share
your images it’s a hundred and fifty
dollars more than the nikon d 3400 but
worth the extra cash especially if you
have Canon lenses such as a telephoto
macro or wide-angle option the low-light
performance isn’t the best though and
battery life is a little behind the
other cameras in this round up but
overall a solid pick from Canon the 3rd
DSLR ideal for beginners and one that
won’t break the bank
the Pentax K 7d at $600 for the body
only the Pentax K 70 is also a 24 point
2 megapixel camera with aps-c CMOS
sensor it’s got multiple ISO settings
and an 11-point autofocus system but
this entry level DSLR boasts a dust
proof and weather resistant body plus
the very angle LCD monitor with night
vision red light display helps you see
and analyze what you’re shooting or you
can use the viewfinder of course while
integrated in body shake reduction and
motion correction will help minimise
blur in your photos and videos like the
Nikon model pen taxes K 70 can also
shoot Full HD video at 60 frames per
second on the connectivity front there’s
built-in Wi-Fi for use with the image
sync app the burst shooting mode doesn’t
live up to the other cameras we’ve
discussed but it’s decent enough now
let’s finish off with two mirrorless or
compact system cameras number for Sony’s
alpha a 5000 capture memories with the
premium camera but without the premium
price at under $500 the super small sony
alpha a 500 mirrorless camera with 16
250 millimeter zoom lens included
delivers DSLR quality in a compact form
factor plus this twenty point one
megapixel camera features integrated
Wi-Fi connectivity to instantly share
your images with the world via a nearby
smartphone with high picture quality and
sharp HD videos thanks in part to the a
5000’s large aps-c image sensor this
camera also has fast auto focusing smart
image stabilization
a 180-degree three-inch tiltable LCD and
support for multiple lenses while it’s
awesome that you do get a lens in this
kit and it’s still under five hundred
dollars some downsides of the alpha a
five thousand include relatively slow
burst speeds a non touch LCD and no
sixty p video recording and the number
five DSLR or in this case mirrorless
camera is the Panasonic Lumix G seven
slightly larger and heavier than the
sony alpha a five thousand mirrorless
camera the Panasonic Lumix G seven
offers a responsive touchscreen 4k video
recording burst mode that supports 30
photos per second and more options when
it comes to lenses this easy-to-use 16
megapixel camera also features fast and
precise subject tracking and auto focus
and the ability to capture high-quality
images in low-light conditions with an
amazing ISO of up to 25 600 and with
most of the models in this roundup the
Panasonic Lumix G 7 supports Wi-Fi
sharing so you can upload to social
media or the cloud so what do you think
of our picks for top DSLR cameras and
mirrorless compact system cameras let us
know in the comments section especially
if you own one of these models thanks
for watching gear up I’m Marc Saltzman
for more tech tastic lists be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com ciao for now
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from WatchMojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
better all the time
it simply can’t match the quality and
versatility of a standalone camera
especially if it’s a DSLR a digital
single-lens reflex model or a mirrorless
compact system camera even if you don’t
have a huge budget you can still treat
yourself to a stellar prosumer camera
hey everyone welcome to gear up the
WatchMojo series that looks at the
latest in gadgets gear and games I’m
Marc Saltzman in this video we’ll look
at five recommended starter DSLRs and
compact system cameras also referred to
as Micro Four Thirds cameras before we
begin we publish new videos every day so
be sure to subscribe for more great
content all right not listed in any
particular order number one the Nikon d
3400 at under $500 for the body only the
Nikon d 3400 offers a lot of bang for
the buck with the same design as last
year’s model hey if it ain’t broke why
fix it the sturdy D 3400 feels great in
your hands and a little lighter than the
Nikon 3300 plus it features a
twenty-four point four megapixel sensor
an aps-c CMOS sensor a boost in battery
performance and the addition of snap
bridge which is a nikons bluetooth based
solution for wirelessly transferring
photos from your camera to your phone
other features include 1080p HD video
recording at 60 frames per second nikons
guide mode a helpful guide on the 3-inch
screen for beginners to understand
photography features like ISO and f-stop
and of course there’s support for
multiple Nikon lenses some downsides no
microphone port no touchscreen and
limited autofocus features but it’s
still a great beginner DSLR from Nikon
number two the Canon Rebel T six I while
the t7 is newer and a great pick for
beginners as well the slightly older t6
I for 749 body only is more than enough
for your first DSLR between its aps-c
CMOS sensor with twenty four point two
megapixel resolution an ISO from 100 to
12 800 and expandable even higher it’ll
help you produce beautiful images the 19
point autofocus system
high-speed continuous shooting will help
make novice users feel like a pro
shutterbug other features worth noting
full HD 1080p video recording a 3 inch
articulating touchscreen and built-in
NFC and Wi-Fi to easily pair and share
your images it’s a hundred and fifty
dollars more than the nikon d 3400 but
worth the extra cash especially if you
have Canon lenses such as a telephoto
macro or wide-angle option the low-light
performance isn’t the best though and
battery life is a little behind the
other cameras in this round up but
overall a solid pick from Canon the 3rd
DSLR ideal for beginners and one that
won’t break the bank
the Pentax K 7d at $600 for the body
only the Pentax K 70 is also a 24 point
2 megapixel camera with aps-c CMOS
sensor it’s got multiple ISO settings
and an 11-point autofocus system but
this entry level DSLR boasts a dust
proof and weather resistant body plus
the very angle LCD monitor with night
vision red light display helps you see
and analyze what you’re shooting or you
can use the viewfinder of course while
integrated in body shake reduction and
motion correction will help minimise
blur in your photos and videos like the
Nikon model pen taxes K 70 can also
shoot Full HD video at 60 frames per
second on the connectivity front there’s
built-in Wi-Fi for use with the image
sync app the burst shooting mode doesn’t
live up to the other cameras we’ve
discussed but it’s decent enough now
let’s finish off with two mirrorless or
compact system cameras number for Sony’s
alpha a 5000 capture memories with the
premium camera but without the premium
price at under $500 the super small sony
alpha a 500 mirrorless camera with 16
250 millimeter zoom lens included
delivers DSLR quality in a compact form
factor plus this twenty point one
megapixel camera features integrated
Wi-Fi connectivity to instantly share
your images with the world via a nearby
smartphone with high picture quality and
sharp HD videos thanks in part to the a
5000’s large aps-c image sensor this
camera also has fast auto focusing smart
image stabilization
a 180-degree three-inch tiltable LCD and
support for multiple lenses while it’s
awesome that you do get a lens in this
kit and it’s still under five hundred
dollars some downsides of the alpha a
five thousand include relatively slow
burst speeds a non touch LCD and no
sixty p video recording and the number
five DSLR or in this case mirrorless
camera is the Panasonic Lumix G seven
slightly larger and heavier than the
sony alpha a five thousand mirrorless
camera the Panasonic Lumix G seven
offers a responsive touchscreen 4k video
recording burst mode that supports 30
photos per second and more options when
it comes to lenses this easy-to-use 16
megapixel camera also features fast and
precise subject tracking and auto focus
and the ability to capture high-quality
images in low-light conditions with an
amazing ISO of up to 25 600 and with
most of the models in this roundup the
Panasonic Lumix G 7 supports Wi-Fi
sharing so you can upload to social
media or the cloud so what do you think
of our picks for top DSLR cameras and
mirrorless compact system cameras let us
know in the comments section especially
if you own one of these models thanks
for watching gear up I’m Marc Saltzman
for more tech tastic lists be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com ciao for now
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from WatchMojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
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