5 Best Entry-Level Mirrorless Full-Frame Cameras Mirrorless cameras are here to stay. They have taken over the camera market as the new dominating camera type. Professionals and amateurs alike are waking up to the benefit of a lightweight mirrorless camera that can replace their aging bulky DSLR. So why should you stay deprived of this new, remarkable, and game-changing photography system? The idea of a mirrorless full-frame camera is hard to overlook. As general rule mirrorless cameras are all about the benefits of an interchangeable lens camera and the advantages of a full-frame sensor packed into a small body that’s often no bigger than a compact/bridge camera. In this discussion, we shall discuss the top five best entry-level mirrorless full-frame cameras that you can buy. So, without further ado, here they are – Canon EOS RP Nikon Z5 Sony a7 II Sigma FP Nikon Z6 Comparative Analysis Of The Best Entry-Level Mirrorless Full-Frame Cameras Mirrorless full-frame cameras are truly game-changing in more than one way. So much so that even professional wildlife, sports, and landscape photographers are switching to mirrorless full-frame systems. These three being the most demanding and the most difficult photography genres speaks volumes about the dependency of mirrorless camera systems. Canon EOS RP Canon’s EOS RP is the cheapest entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that you can buy. This compact full-frame camera comes equipped with a 26.2-MP CMOS sensor and is paired with Canon’s DIGIC 8 image processor. The 5-fps continuous shooting speed isn’t something to be too excited about. It’s okay for shooting everyday photos but not suitable for sports and wildlife photography. What’s something to write about is the presence of the dual-pixel CMOS autofocusing that’s perfect for shooting movies. When you’re shooting stills the 4779 selectable on-sensor phase-detection points gives you all the creative freedom that you need to shoot perfectly focused stills. Nikon Z5 The Nikon Z5 is a recent addition to the mirrorless camera lineup of Nikon. This compact full-frame mirrorless camera is powered by a 24.3-MP sensor. The important features of this camera include a 5-axis image stabilization system that works with all compatible lenses. Plus, it has a 273-point selectable hybrid focusing system. This system uses both a contrast-detection autofocusing mechanism and a phase detection autofocusing mechanism that helps to lock focus accurately when shooting both stills and movies. The Nikon Z5 is capable of shooting 4K/UHD videos. The lack of N-Log, however, means you won’t be able to shoot a flat profile for color grading later on. Sony A7 II The only Sony on this line-up, and also the cheapest full-frame mirrorless that the company currently makes. Although several years old now, the A7 II is a capable camera in the right hands. The main features of the camera include a 5-axis in-body image stabilization system and a UHD/4K video shooting feature. The A7 II comes with a continuous still shooting speed of 4.5 fps. This is okay for shooting everyday photography but is not enough for shooting wildlife and sports. Additionally, the full HD video resolution of the company is a bit of a deal-breaker because all the other cameras can shoot 4K/UHD. If you’re looking for a mirrorless camera that can also shoot great videos you will find the Sony a7 II to be less than equal to the rest of the cameras in this line-up. Sigma fp The Sigma fp too comes with a BSI sensor. That means it’s a capable low light shooter and that shows up in the specs with a base ISO range of 100-25600 as well in its performance with clean RAW files. The sigma fp has a fantastic fast continuous shooting speed of 18 fps. It’s the fastest among all the other cameras in this line-up. In that sense, the Sigma fp is a good option for sports and wildlife photography. Let’s quickly check the autofocusing technology of the camera. Autofocusing on the Sigma fp is powered by a 49-point selectable contrast detection autofocusing system. The Sigma fp’s focus tracking is decent plus it also has eye detection, face detection, and focus peaking. Nikon Z6 There is nothing to differentiate the five cameras in terms of the sensor as they all are equipped with a full-frame sensor of identical measurement and similar resolution. The real technology is however inside. The Z6 incorporates a BSI sensor which promises superior low light performance. The built-in 5-axis image stabilization system promises blur-free images in most kinds of lighting and regardless of the lens that you pair with this camera. The advanced 273-point phase-detection autofocusing system covers 90% of the frame and promises superior focus lock and focus tracking. This excellent autofocusing system also works when shooting videos. One of the better features of the Z6 is the UHD/4K video shooting capabilities. What sets it apart from most other cameras is the presence of N-Log gamma that allows you to shoot a flatter source footage that you can color grade later on. The 10-bit HDMI output lets you record clean footage to an external recorder which comes in handy when shooting in outdoor locations. Which Camera Should I Buy? These five cameras are an interesting mix and even though they’re all mirrorless units and that they’re full-frame camera systems they have their differences. In this section, I shall be discussing a few scenarios and picking the camera that I feel is the best choice to shoot within the given scenario. Please note that these are my personal opinion and that you may feel you don’t agree with my opinion. Feel free to let me know what you think your pick would be. Portrait Photography All five cameras are great for portrait shooting. Resolution-wise and feature-wise they’re all perfectly capable portrait shooters. However, as a lot of photographers prefer using external flash/lighting to shoot portraits, I recommend using the camera system that comes with the biggest selection of OEM and compatible third-party lighting systems. In that regard, the Canon EOS RP and the two Nikon Z…

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