The 10 Best New Cameras of 2020

One of the few budget cameras of this year allows you to enter the FF system at a minimum cost. The novelty is equipped with a 24 megapixel CMOS sensor, however, without BSI backlight, which allows you to shoot with a minimum of noise in low light. Image processing is carried out by the same processor as in the older Zs - Expeed 6. It maintains high speed and provides better energy efficiency. On a single charge, the device takes up to 390 frames.

To store the captured files, two UHS-II memory cards are provided. Their data transfer rate is 3 times higher than the UHS-I standard, so the clipboard will be freed quickly enough. A fast shutter speed (up to 1/8000 s), 4K video (crop), connecting a battery pack with two additional batteries and a number of other goodies made the new product at this price hotly expected by entry-level photographers.

The Fujifilm X-T line of mirrorless cameras continues to evolve. At the beginning of the year, it was replenished with the 4th version with several characteristic differences.The most anticipated innovation is the appearance of in-camera image stabilization along 5 axes. The manufacturer estimates its effectiveness at 6.5 shutter speed steps, and the indicator is maintained when using 18 out of 29 models of original lenses. The display became movable in all planes and received a resolution of 1.62 megapixels.

The auto focus system has become the fastest in the series and is able to work at illumination of -6 EV (in the 3rd generation it was -3 EV). The camera is capable of continuous shooting at 15fps and 4K video recording at 60fps. The new battery has a resource about 2 times better than the previous ones - up to 500 frames. But the controls remained in their places, so that the owner of the novelty does not need to retrain and change working skills.

A couple of years ago, experts in photography argued that the professional future belongs exclusively to SLR cameras. But now it happened - in July 2020, Canon introduced two new items EOS R5 and R6 at once, which are clearly interesting for professionals. The first model is a flagship full-frame camera with a resolution of 45 megapixels in shooting mode, as well as support for RAW 8K video recording at almost 30 fps, 4K at 120 fps. The design uses the same DIGIC X processor as the most powerful and prestigious camera EOS-1D X Mark III. Its performance is 380 times higher than its predecessors, and the processing speed is 3 times higher.

To work with EF and EF-S lenses, 3 types of adapter have been specially released - regular, with a control ring and with a frame for filters.Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules, remote control from a smartphone, support for automatic saving files to the image.canon cloud, 2 high-speed SD slots and a USB 3.1 port allow the user to choose any convenient switching method, which is especially important for reportage photographers.

SLRs have traditionally been strong in the sports and news genre, but with the advent of the 2nd generation of the famous Sony α9, they have a competitor. The improved version, as expected, received high-speed auto focus with a hybrid principle of operation. In most cases, which were previously considered difficult to shoot with any photographic equipment, the novelty copes with focusing even without manually selecting a specific area. In this, it is helped by updated algorithms for intelligent tracking of objects, including fast and chaotically moving ones.

Other features have also been optimized. Thus, weather protection in areas near the ports, the battery and the memory card slot has been strengthened, the control buttons have been enlarged and the grip has been improved, support for the microphone has been added with a “hot shoe”, an almost 100% upgrade of the connection interfaces has been carried out. We can safely say that this Sony model is perfect for photojournalists due to its speed and functionality.

Bulky SLR cameras are out of work at the most interesting moments, but compacts like Sony's RX100 series easily fit in a pocket or fanny pack. The family of cameras turned out to be so in demand that in 2020 it entered the 7th circle. The novelty can be characterized as follows: maximum functionality with minimum dimensions - 102x58x43 mm. The built-in 24-200mm Zeiss lens covers most scenes and gives you the creative freedom you expect.

Phase detection autofocus points - 357, they cover 68% of the frame, plus there is contrast autofocus at 425 points. The device promises amazing performance: the AF response speed is only 0.02 s. This is a record figure for this class of photographic equipment. Tourists and those who like to take pictures of nature will be pleased with the real-time tracking function, and focusing is available as in the top Sony models - in the eyes of both people and animals.

With the release of the 5th generation of the iconic X100 line of cameras, Fujifilm has confirmed their relevance. The concept of the whole series is quite bold, as it offers shooting with a fixed focal length, while users are accustomed to having zooms even in inexpensive smartphones. In addition, the specificity of the X100V lies in a special retro design, hinting at the era of film cameras, and its contrast with modern developments.

The novelty received an improved 23 mm prime lens with f / 2.0 aperture, a swivel LCD display, a hybrid viewfinder with an OLED panel and a stylish, half-aluminum body. For the first time in the history of the line, it has become dust and splash proof. The fact that the model is a fairly serious tool for an enthusiastic photographer is also indicated by the video shooting parameters: not every compact camera is capable of recording 4K video at 30 fps.

The ZV-1 is built from the ground up specifically for vloggers. This means that the device is not just endowed with a few useful settings for them - its body contains functionality that fully meets their needs. For example, the model uses a built-in high-aperture ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F1.8‒2.8 lens, which provides a beautiful bokeh effect and a sharp highlight of the key object against its background. It is fixed by a proprietary setup system, and the latest generation BIONZ X processor is working on photo processing, as in the top A9.

The model became the first Sony compact, which has a rotary touchscreen, convenient for taking selfies. Video content is shot in UHD 4K (up to 30 fps) or Full HD (up to 120 fps). To ensure sound quality, the camera has a built-in 3-pod microphone, a 3.5mm port and a mini hot shoe adapter for connecting an external microphone.

The advent of the EOS 850D was a joy for fans of Canon photography equipment. They can remain loyal to their favorite brand and still enjoy all the benefits of progress. So, the camera uses a 24 megapixel APS-C matrix familiar to them from the EOS 800D and a DIGIC8 image processor. In addition to the 18-55mm kit lens, it is compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses, Speedlites and external microphones with a standard 3.5mm connection.

From Canon's professional cameras, the entry-level model borrows a 220,000-pixel metering sensor and an autofocus system with intelligent face tracking. Video recording is also performed and even in 4K format, but with a frame rate of only 25 fps - not the most outstanding indicator. But the block of interfaces for connecting the camera to a PC and quickly transferring footage has been seriously developed: there is Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz with Bluetooth, and USB 2.0 along with a slot for SD, SDHC and SDXC cards.

The "old man" D750 has finally introduced its heir - the Nikon D780 camera. Outwardly, they are similar, as befits relatives, but the company managed to combine the traditional functions of SLR photographic equipment and the super-convenience of mirrorless cameras in the new product. A 24.5 megapixel matrix migrated from the Nikon Z6 model, which works perfectly at high ISOs - in comparison with the 750, the photographer wins about 2 steps in terms of noise.

Thanks to hybrid autofocus, the equipment turns into a powerful mirrorless camera with nimble focusing and the ability to aim at the faces and eyes of the heroes.At the same time, the D780 is equipped with a high-quality optical viewfinder, the presence of which is critical for many professionals, a Nikon F mount with autofocus support on all lenses, including the old "screwdriver" lenses. And the battery life is good, plus it can still be charged directly in the camera when connected via USB-C to any power source.

We owe the appearance of this camera to the Tokyo Olympics that never took place - it was created specifically for it. In addition to super-fast and tenacious autofocus, the novelty received support for the most modern ultra-fast CFexpress cards, and even in 2 slots. Thanks to them, the camera shoots almost endless series of RAW at speeds up to 20 fps. The sports car rushing at full speed in the picture looks like it is being photographed at a presentation in a car dealership.

The model is the first camera with the functions of professional video equipment. It shoots 12-bit RAW video at 5472×2886 resolution at 60 fps and a gigantic bitrate of up to 2600 Mbps. It's no joke, a 40-second video takes up 13 GB. But you can record "regular" 4K. In terms of data processing speed, AF rate of fire, network capabilities, buffer infinity and other indicators, the new “one” has no equal yet.