Best Cameras for Beginners - A Buying Guide 2021
I frequently get asked this question by friends and family. The question being which camera do you recommend for beginners? I decided to compile this quick reference guide to help those who are looking to buy their first camera with manual controls. Below is a quick reference guide to the best digital cameras for beginners available here in India. I have also provided links where the cameras can be purchased.
The cameras listed here are priced between Rs 30,000 and Rs 65,000.
The minimum criteria is that the cameras should have at least a 24 Mpix Sensor which has become the standard now for entry level cameras. There are more expensive cameras that could be considered as beginner cameras but I’ve capped the price at 65,000 which is a reasonable amount for a beginner camera system.
The DSLR Cameras tend to be cheaper but are still capable cameras. Mirrorless cameras sport the latest technology but are a little pricey. You can’t go wrong with buying any of the cameras in this list.
They say that the first 10,000 photos are your worst. These cameras are all worthy companions for the beginners journey to photographic excellence.
Canon 1500 D Kit
24.1 Mpix APSC Sensor, 9 Point AF, 1 Center Cross Type AF Point, Max ISO 6400, Wifi/NFC , 3.0 “ LCD Screen, Video : Yes 1920 X 1080 Full HD, Accepts EF-S lenses only + 18-55mm lens.
Rating 7/10.
Good DSLR camera for beginners for Photography and Casual Video.
₹ 30995
Canon 1500D
2 lens Kit
24.1 Mpix APSC Sensor, 9 Point AF, 1 Center Cross Type AF Point, Max ISO 6400, Wifi/NFC , 3.0 “ LCD Screen, Video : Yes 1920 X 1080 Full HD, Accepts EF-S lenses only + 18-55mm lens + 55-250mm lens.
Rating 7/10.
Good DSLR camera kit for beginners for Photography and Casual Video.
Canon M200 kit
24.1 Mpix APS-C sensor, Dual Pixel AF, 143 AF Areas, Eye Detection AF, 4K Video , 3.0 in LCD Monitor + EF-M 15-45mm lens (24-70 full frame equivalent) Accepts EF-M lenses.
Rating 7/10.
Good Mirrorless Camera Kit for beginners for Vlogging, Video and Photography.
₹ 39,250
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Canon 200 D II + Lens Kit
24.1 Mpix APS-C Sensor, Dual Pixel AF,Eye Detection AF, Max ISO - 51200, 4K Video, 5fps, Wifi/NFC/Bluetooth, Accepts EF-S Lenses. 3.0 in Vari Angle LCD + 18-55mm lens
Rating 8/10
Entry level but powerful DSLR Camera Kit for Photography and Video. Can be a great tool in the right hands.
Rs 50,999
Canon M200 2 Lens Kit
24.1 Mpix APS-C sensor, Dual Pixel AF, 143 AF Areas, Eye Detection AF, 4K Video , 3.0 in LCD Monitor + EF-M 15-45mm lens (24-70 full frame equivalent)+ EF-M 55-200mm lens. Accepts EF-M lenses.
Rating 7/10
Good for Vlogging, Video & Casual Photography.
₹ 49990
Canon M50 Mark 1 Kit
24.1 Mpix APS-C sensor, Dual Pixel AF, 143 AF points, 4K Video , 3.0 in fully articulating LCD screen + EF-M 15-45mm lens (24-70 full frame equivalent) Accepts EF-M lenses and EF , EF-S lenses via adaptor Wifi, NFC,Bluetooth 4.1, 2.36 Million Pix Viewfinder. 5 Axis Image Stabilization.
Rating 9/10.
Good for Video, Vlogging, Photography. One of the best available at this price range.
₹ 54995
Canon M50 mark ii Kit
24.1 Mpix APS-C sensor, Dual Pixel AF, 143 AF points, 4K Video , 3.0 in fully articulating LCD screen + EF-M 15-45mm lens (24-70 full frame equivalent) Accepts EF-M lenses and EF , EF-S lenses via adaptor Wifi, NFC,Bluetooth 4.1, 2.36 Million Pix Viewfinder. 5 Axis Image Stabilization.
+Live Streaming, Vertical Videos in 4K and Cloud Storage.
Rating 10/10.
₹58995
Good for Live Streaming, Vlogging, Video, Photography. The New Benchmark at this price.
Sony a5100 kit
24.3 Mpix, APS-C sensor, Wifi plus NFC, 179 AF Points, Upto 11 fps shooting, Max ISO 25600, 3.0 in 180˚Tiltable LCD screen + 16-50mm lens, Accepts Sony E-Mount Lenses.
Rating 7/10.
Good for casual photography and video
₹40990
Sony a6000 kit 1
24.3 Mpix, APS-C sensor, Wifi plus NFC, Upto 11 fps shooting, Max ISO 25600, 3.0 in LCD screen + 16-50mm lens Accepts Sony E-Mount Lenses.
Rating 8/10
Good for Photography and Casual Video
₹48990
Sony a6000 2 lens kit
24.3 Mpix, APS-C sensor, Wifi plus NFC, 179 AF Points, Upto 11 fps shooting, Max ISO 25600, 3.0 in 180˚Tiltable LCD screen + 16-50mm lens + 55-210mm lens. Accepts Sony E-Mount Lenses.
Rating 8/10
Good For Photography and casual video.
₹61490
Sony a6100 Body
24.3 Mpix, APS-C sensor with Fast AF, 425 Phase Detect AF Points, Wifi plus NFC, Upto 11 fps shooting, Max ISO 32000, 3.0 in 180˚Tiltable LCD screen , EYE AF, ANIMAL AF, Accepts Sony E-Mount Lenses. 4K/ 30p & Full HD /120p Video.
Rating 9/10
Good for Vlogging, Video, Photography.
₹64990
Nikon D3500
24.2 Mpix CMOS Sensor, 11 focus points, Contrast Detect AF,WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth. Full HD 60P Video Recording, 3.0 in LCD screen, Nikon F- Mount Lenses.
Rating 6/10
Good for Photography and casual video
₹30450
Nikon D3500 1 lens kit
24.2 Mpix CMOS Sensor, 11 focus points, Contrast Detect AF, full HD 60P Video Recording, 3.0 in LCD screen, Nikon F- Mount Lenses + 18-55mm lens.
Rating 6/10
Good for Beginner and Casual Photography& Video.
₹35450
Nikon D3500 2 lens kit
24.2 Mpix CMOS Sensor, 11 focus points, Contrast Detect AF, full HD 60P Video Recording, 3.0 in LCD screen, Nikon F- Mount Lenses + 18-55mm lens + 70-300 mm lens.Wifi,NFC and Bluetooth.
Rating 6/10
Good budget option for Photography and Casual Video.
₹44950
Fujifilm XT 100
24.2 MP Mirrorless Camera with XC 15-45 mm Lens (APS-C Sensor, Electronic Viewfinder, Face/Eye Detection, 3" 3-Way Tilting Touchscreen, 1080p and 4K 15p, Vlogging, Film Simulation Modes).
Rating 6/10
Good for Photography, Vlogging and casual video
Rs 36,449
Fujifilm X-T 200
24.2 MP Mirrorless Camera with XC 15-45 mm Lens ,APS-C Sensor, Electronic Viewfinder, 3.5" Vari-Angle Touchscreen, 425 Point Face/Eye AF, 4K Video Vlogging, Film Simulations.
Ranking 8/10
Good for Photography, Vlogging, Video.
Rs.54,597
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