The fully articulating touch screen offers another way to control the camera, and is also perfect for selfies and vlogging. The simplified layout helps make the camera more approachable to new photographers, however, as does the revamped menu system with the new guided mode, which walks new users through the various settings. But what’s perhaps even more surprising was the performance, offering excellent autofocus combined with a 6 fps continuous shooting that’s unusual for a DSLR in this price range.Īs a Rebel camera, the T7i has fewer controls than the likes of the 5D Mark IV, including only one command wheel. The DSLR uses a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor that captures excellent results for this class. Most budget DSLRs are no-frills cameras that get the job done with little fanfare, but the Canon EOS Rebel T7i grabbed our attention with solid image quality and a very capable, 45-point viewfinder autofocus system. Why you should buy this: A budget-friendly DSLR that’s worth getting excited about Read the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV review Best entry-level Canon DSLR: Canon EOS Rebel T7i Daven Mathies/Digital Trends There’s never been a better time to buy this camera. Since launching in 2017, the 5D Mark IV now sells for significantly less than its original price, and even now includes a battery grip for free. As a full-frame camera, it’s big, but well balanced, and is actually a bit lighter than its predecessor.
Still, for the hybrid shooter who only occasionally needs 4K video, the 5D Mark IV is a good choice.Īll of that tech is protected beneath a weather-sealed, magnesium body that’s covered in physical controls and a large, comfortable grip. While DPAF also works great for video, videographers may pause at the heavy crop factor in 4K mode, and the lack of support for 4K output over HDMI. Live view shooting is also snappy thanks to Canon’s Dual Pixel AF (DPAF) tech, which puts fast, phase-detection AF points directly on the sensor, just like a mirrorless camera. We are also impressed with its low light performance. And while higher resolution cameras tend to be on the slow side, the 5D Mark IV can shoot continuously at 7 frames per second. The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV sports a 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor that churns out impressive still images, while the 61-point viewfinder autofocus system is both fast and accurate. Who’s it for: Serious enthusiasts and professionals Why you should buy this: Performance like a souped-up muscle car with images that impress Best Canon compact camera: Canon G1 X Mark IIIīest Canon camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Daven Mathies/Digital Trends.Best entry-level Canon DSLR: Canon Rebel T7i.However, mirrorless is the future, and we doubt it will be long before a Canon EOS R camera supplants the mighty 5D. Canon’s mirrorless cameras still have some growing up to do, which is the why the 5D Mark IV, a DSLR with a fast and precise autofocus system, is still our top pick. These cameras offer the same image quality and many similar features of its DSLR line in smaller, lighter bodies. Best Canon compact camera: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIĪlthough most known for its DSLRs, Canon has stormed into mirrorless over the past few years with its EOS M and EOS R lines.