THE BEST CAMERAS FOR BEGINNERS IN 2022

This is a list with the five best cameras to choose from for someone interested to start the photography journey. Cameras that are affordable for a beginner and easy to use.

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Why to buy a camera

The initial step to take if you want to develop your photography or videography talents is to purchase an entry level camera to begin with. A dedicated camera will provide any user an advantage at the beginning of their image capturing adventure because it has larger sensors than smartphones, better ergonomics, and more advanced shooting options. Finding the one that suits your needs is all that is required.

A good camera is your best option if you want a strong zoom lens to catch distant things or if you are tired of not being able to take good pictures in low light. This article features a wide range of entry-level cameras, including DSLRs and mirrorless cameras and it help you choose the one camera that you would like to start your photography journey with.

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01. Sony A6000

An old one but maybe the best camera for amateur photographers or even for professionals to start with.

SPECIFICATIONS

 
 
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C 
Megapixels: 24.3
Lens mount: Sony E
Screen: 3-inch tilting screen, 921k dots
Viewfinder: EVF, 1,440k dots
Continuous shooting speed: 11fps
Max video resolution: Full HD

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02. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

Light and portable camera that is much more powerful than it looks. The OM-D E-M10 could be your long-term companion in photography.

SPECIFICATIONS

 
 
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Micro 4/3
Megapixels: 20.3
Lens mount: MFT
Screen: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1,037k dots
Viewfinder: EVF, 2,360k dots
Max shooting speed: 8.7fps
Max video resolution: 4K UHD

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03. Nikon D3500

Maybe the best all-around DSLR for a beginner. The camera is even packed with a built-in photography tutor!

SPECIFICATIONS

 
 
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C
Megapixels: 24.2
Lens mount: Nikon F (DX)
Screen: 3-inch, 921,000 dots
Max burst speed: 5fps
Max video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)

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04. Canon EOS Rebel SL3

A great entry-level DSLR that is packed with features, is lightweight and more importantly, low-cost. It is starting to get old though.

SPECIFICATIONS

 
 
Type: DSLR
Sensor: APS-C
Megapixels: 24.1 
Lens mount: Canon EF-S
Screen: 3-inch variable-angle touchscreen, 1.04m dots
Max burst speed: 5fps
Max video resolution: 4K UHD at 25p 

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05. Nikon Z50

SPECIFICATIONS

 
 
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Megapixels: 20.9
Screen: 3.2-inch tilting, 1.04m dots 
Viewfinder: EVF, 2.36m dots
Max video resolution: 4K UHD at 30p

Z50 compact body and kit lens along with the affordable price, make this mirrorless camera from Nikon a great choice to start with.

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Photography Courses

If you are a complete beginner or if you are looking for ways to level up your skills in digital photography, then you might want to consider taking an online course.

Online education is becoming more popular than ever nowadays and Fiverr’s platform is one of the best out there to deliver knowledge. We love Fiverr as their courses on digital photography are very comprehensive . Make sure you check them out on their learning platform Fiverr Learn.