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If you need a camera that you can start using without first reading the manual and watching YouTube tutorials, then this list is for you. Some of the cameras featured here come with a robust auto mode, while others feature a smart interface that explains the intricacies of using the camera in simple, easy-to-understand language, often with specific visual cues.
The list includes cameras of various classes (and, accordingly, different prices) from budget crop cameras to full-frame models that provide a better picture, but also cost significantly more.
Our Pick: Canon EOS M200
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Key Features:
24 megapixel APS‑C CMOS sensor.
Autofocus system Dual Pixel AF.
Tilt touch display.
Pros:
- Nice colors in JPEG.
- Excellent Dual Pixel autofocus system.
- Compact camera with user-friendly touch interface.
Minuses:
- Serious crop in 4K.
- No viewfinder.
- Limited choice of lenses.
Canon’s EOS M200 is an affordable and reasonably compact camera with excellent image quality. The range of EF‑M lenses from Canon and Sigma is not very diverse, but most users will find suitable options for themselves.
This is an entry-level mirrorless camera with a 24MP APS‑C CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel autofocus system. Usually the model comes with a 15–45mm kit lens.
The M200 is a compact and lightweight camera with a flip-out touch display. Most of the camera’s functions are accessible through the display, so there aren’t many physical controls on the body. The M200 is very easy to use, with a user-friendly, lightweight interface that any smartphone user will understand. However, if you need a viewfinder, then you should pay attention to other models.
The M200’s autofocus system has been improved over the previous version, such as adding an eye detection system to make it easier to capture people. The speed of focusing and tracking of objects is quite fast, but not the best in the class. As for the battery, the M200 allows you to take about 315 shots on a single charge.
The device’s 24-megapixel sensor has stood the test of time, showing excellent performance in both good and low light. Canon’s JPEGs have always had pleasing colors, and RAW files allow you to pull out shadow detail without too much noise.
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The M200 can shoot 4K/24p and 1080/60p video. Video quality is similar to the EOS M50, so expect 4K footage to be quite soft. A more serious problem is the 1.6x crop when shooting in 4K, which greatly complicates wide-angle shooting.
All in all, the EOS M200 is a fairly advanced yet affordable and easy to use compact mirrorless camera. Image quality and autofocus are top notch. In terms of video, it is not so good, but it is quite enough for non-professional tasks. So this is a good option for beginners who are looking for their first camera.
Canon EOS RP
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Key Features:
26.2 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor.
Autofocus system Dual Pixel AF.
Fully movable touch screen.
Pros:
- Beautiful JPEGs.
- Easy to use interface.
- Autofocus with eye detection.
Minuses:
- Not a very strong battery.
- Serious crop in 4K.
- Slow burst shooting.
The EOS RP is an affordable entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that combines a 26.2MP CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel autofocus with the simple interface found on the EOS‑M and EOS‑D series.
The EOS RP is small enough for a full-frame camera, yet has a comfortable grip and two well-placed dials. The fully movable touch screen is best for controlling the AF point and changing settings. This is a very basic, yet fairly simple and convenient way to provide most users with all the control they need.
EOS RP boasts good performance, but without any outstanding performance. Autofocus on the eyes helps to photograph people, but does not have time, for example, for fast-running children. The object tracking system is generally quite effective, but the burst speed is very slow, which makes the camera unsuitable for shooting sporting events. Battery life could be a potential limit with 250 shots per charge, but the ability to recharge via USB alleviates this.
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JPEG image quality is very good, with pleasing colors and overall very clean images, which a full-frame sensor helps deliver. RAW adds more possibilities in post-processing, but pictures in this format are noisier than most competitors. In short, this camera is more suitable for those who mainly shoot in JPEG.
In terms of video, the EOS RP is rather disappointing. The camera allows you to shoot 4K / 24p, but with a significant crop, rolling shutter and limited autofocus capabilities. 1080p is somewhat better and includes easy-to-use autofocus, but the material is quite soft. Digital stabilization is effective, but overall the RP is not impressive as a camcorder.
The moderate (for a full-frame mirrorless) price of the EOS RP matches its moderate specifications. Overall, beautiful JPEGs and ease of use make up for the lack of advanced features and performance, but advanced users who want the highest image quality (especially in RAW) and fast shooting speeds should look elsewhere.
Fujifilm X‑A7
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Key Features:
24 megapixel APS‑C CMOS sensor.
Autofocus phase detection system.
4K/30p video shooting.
Pros:
- Good image quality.
- 4K shooting without crop.
- Large touch screen with high resolution.
- Capacious battery.
Minuses:
- Small buffer.
- The viewfinder is missing.
- Easily slips out of hands.
The X‑A7 is a quite advanced and relatively inexpensive X‑mount mirrorless camera. It features a 24MP APS‑C CMOS sensor, a huge fully movable display and the ability to shoot 4K video without cropping.
The X‑A7 has been given a rangefinder-style design and comes in both traditional silver/black and bolder options (silver-brown and dark silver). The body is made of rather slippery plastic, but the camera does not feel cheap. It has a simplified touch interface for beginners, while the body has two control dials and a joystick for autofocus control, which is quite unusual for cameras in this price range.
We haven’t had a chance to test the image quality ourselves yet, but the specs are on par with the X‑T30, which performs well in both JPEG and RAW. Fujifilm’s cameras show excellent color in JPEGs, so you can expect bright, saturated colors from the new model as well. The camera also received many of the signature Film Simulation effects, but it lacks the much-loved Eterna profile.
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The X‑A7 is equipped with face and eye detection, which is suitable for family shooting, but continuous shooting is limited to 6 frames per second, which does not allow shooting faster action scenes. The battery capacity is good and the camera can also be charged via USB.
It shoots uncut 4K at 30p and 24p using the full width of the sensor, with a maximum shooting time of 15 minutes. According to the testers of the dpreview.com resource, the camera has a fairly pronounced rolling shutter, but not as much as some competitors. The X‑A7 is also equipped with an external microphone jack, but you won’t be able to connect headphones.
Overall, the X‑A7 looks like a great camera for the money, with a simple touch interface and some pretty advanced features in terms of stills and video.
Nikon D3500
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Key Features:
24 megapixel APS‑C CMOS sensor.
Continuous shooting 5 fps.
1080/60p video.
Pros:
- Proven 24-megapixel sensor.
- Budget price.
- Easy to use.
Minuses:
- Outdated 11-point autofocus system.
- Fixed non-touch screen.
- Lack of 4K video.
The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level DSLR with the same 24-megapixel sensor, Expeed 4 processor and 11-point autofocus system as the previous version of the camera. A Bluetooth connection (no Wi-Fi in the camera) can be used to control the camera from a smartphone or transfer low-resolution photos to a mobile device.
The main difference between the D3500 and D3400 is size — Nikon has taken an already fairly compact camera and shrunk it even further. Novice photographers can take advantage of the well-designed Guide Mode, while more advanced photographers will find a full range of physical controls. However, they will be limited to only one settings disk. The D3500’s optical viewfinder isn’t very large, and the fixed 921k-dot LCD isn’t touchscreen.
The D3500 is equipped with an 11-point autofocus system with very limited frame coverage, with only the center point in it of the cross type. Like other DSLRs in its class, the camera does not auto-focus on faces when shooting through the viewfinder, and autofocus in live view is much slower than when shooting through the viewfinder. A clear plus of the model is a powerful battery that allows you to take 1550 shots on a single charge.
The D3500 allows you to make beautiful JPEGs with rich, pleasing colors. The kit folding 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 lens is also a pretty good starter option. The camera demonstrates good quality in RAW too, allowing you to “pull out” details in the highlights and shadows.
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The D3500 cannot record 4K, while Full HD shooting is available at speeds up to 60p. The video is quite detailed, but the lack of 4K resolution seriously limits the potential of the camera in this aspect.
The D3500 is a lightweight and easy-to-learn camera that allows you to take high-quality pictures. The main advantage of the device is the price — it is the cheapest camera on our list.
*in preparing the article, materials from the resources dpreview.com and market.yandex.ru were used
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