How to Find the Best Camera for You in 2022
As social media continue to grows more people are wanting to become content creators. Meaning more people are wanting to buy better cameras.
Enthusiast
If you’re an enthusiast looking for the right camera that encapsulates the specs for both photos and videos.
Fujifilm X-T30ii
The Fujifilm X-T30ii has many qualities perfect for a beginner or enthusiast looking to shoot a photo or video. With 26.2 megapixels and 30fps continuous shooting, this is a great photo camera with ideal specifications for even a professional photographer. Additionally, the X-T30ii is capable of 4K 30fps video with 425-points of autofocus, thus providing impeccable qualities for any video enthusiast. Likewise, this camera enables anyone to capture slo-mo video with the feature of Full HD 240p, extending the potential uses and fun anyone can have utilising this camera. Furthermore, the X-T30ii is very well priced for its specs, costing only $1299AUD ($899USD) for just the body. Additional costs, such as lenses, will add up, though it is a good camera for the photo/video specs for a very affordable price.
Sony Alpha A7C
Sony range has many excellent cameras, though the Alpha A7C stands out for many enthusiasts. With 24 megapixels and 10fps continuous shooting, this camera is suitable for anyone looking to upgrade from a Sony camera they already own or someone who wants a small intermediate camera good for photo/video. Furthermore, the A7C is capable of 4K video with 693 points of autofocus and 5 axis stabilisation. Hence, you will be able to capture extraordinarily sharp and good quality video. However, as this camera is within the Sony range, the price isn’t as budget-friendly, costing $2599AUD ($1798USD) for just the camera body.
Photographer
If you are looking for a better-equipped camera for high-quality photos to improve your photography quality.
Sony Alpha A7R IVA
Wielding 61 megapixels, this Sony camera has exceptionally high quality, perfect for any photographer who wishes to print their photos for many reasons, including billboards, posters, canvas prints, etc. Moreover, this camera provides 567-point of autofocus (covering 74% of the image area) with dust and moisture resistance. Although, the A7R IVA does come with some downfalls. As a result of the incredible 61 megapixels, the camera requires lots of SD card storage, which can be pretty expensive. Due to the large file size that raw photos for this camera have, editing the images can be quite time consuming and troubling if using a computer with specs not equipped for such data. Coming in at about $5,299AUD ($3498USD) for the body.
Sony Alpha A7R III
If you want a camera with good quality photos, but the A7R IVA is too much hassle, then the Sony Alpha A7R III may be the right camera. With 42 megapixels, 425-point autofocus and 10fps continuous shooting, the A7R iii is, photography wise, a versatile camera. Although 42 megapixels is lesser than the A7R IVA, it is still perfect for printing your photos, whether on canvas or a billboard. Fortunately, the A7R iii is less expensive than the A7R IVA, costing $3699AUD($2798USD) for just the camera body.
Video
Professional videographer or aspiring cinematographer? Then these are the cameras you might want to consider.
Canon R5
Video capabilities of 8K 30fps, raw, no crop, the Canon R5 is undoubtedly a camera ideal for any person within the video industry. Additionally, the R5 has 6000-points of autofocus, hence ensuring your videos are sharp and in focus. Though, during the initial release, many users found that after 5 minutes of recording in 8K, the camera overheated to the point it would shut off. Thus, requiring an extensive amount of time to cool just to record for another 5 minutes. Moreover, the R5 costs $6,000AUD($4,000USD), which is relatively cost-efficient considering the Red Cinema cameras and Alexa cine cameras.
Black Magic Pocket 6K Pro
Black Magic is well-known for its incredible lineup of high-quality video cameras, especially the Pock 6K Pro. As stated in the name, this camera is capable of 6K 50fps video. With the addition of 13-stops of dynamic range, this camera is VERY ideal for videographers and cinematographers looking for clean and sharp video quality. Furthermore, the 6K Pro is optimised for any lighting condition capable of ISO up to 25,600. The cost of the 6K Pro is lesser than that of the R5, coming in at about $3,485AUD($2495USD).
Fujifilm X-T200
If looking for a more petite body with less intense specs, then the Fujifilm X-T200 may just be the ideal camera companion. Capable of 4K 30fps video and Full HD 120fps in a more petite mirrorless camera body can be perfect for wedding videographers. Likewise, the X-T200 has 425-points of autofocus, allowing you to capture clean video without the worry of poor focus. This camera is more budget-friendly (as budget-friendly as video cameras can get), coming in at $949AUD($800USD) for the camera body.
