Top 10 SLR Cameras 2018

The rating of SLR cameras in 2018 should begin with an important feature of this segment. Leadership position is not the first year Big Three - Canon, Nikon, Sony, which accounts for the largest number of all sales of DSLRs. Other manufacturers have to be content with the role of catching up and share the remaining share of market demand. In terms of characteristics, the market for SLR cameras is also not in a hurry to change something that already works perfectly. The fact is that in addition to the quality of the matrix, the parameters of optics, the material of its manufacture and the number of prisms and mirrors are most important for the SLR. The remaining characteristics will be less significant than in digital gadgets, for example, soap dishes, where a lot depends on the secondary parameters.

10. Leica S Body

Top 10 opens SLR camera from the famous manufacturer "Lake".In the circle of professionals, a camera of this class is considered a sign of good tone and skill level, since not every specialist can afford something better.

Since the device is primarily intended for use by professionals, its price is far from the average market segment. It amounts to 1,250,000 rubles - today it is one of the most expensive cameras on the Russian market.

But almost any professional photographer will undoubtedly say that in the case of Lake, every ruble is worth its investment. The form factor is a classic DSLR with a corporate bayonet from “Lake”. The CCD matrix contains 38 (37.5 in fact) megapixels, the crop factor is 0.8, and pictures can be taken with a resolution of 7500х5000. Sensitivity indicators from 100 to 1600 with auto-ISO and manual mode. There is no image stabilizer, but it is absent in all professional devices, because there is a tripod for this. The model is equipped with a beautiful mirror viewfinder with a field of view of 98%. There is an LCD display that can duplicate the image. Autofocus at the device phase, manual. Its own battery, at 2100 mAh, no video mode.

Prices Leica s body:

9. Samsung GX-20 Kit

Samsung Corporation produces the best SLR cameras in the middle price category. The price is 36990 rubles. This is a mirror camera with the Pentak bayonet KA / KAF / KAF2. The kit also comes with a lens. CMOS matrix has 15.1 million light sensors with a crop factor of 1.5. Indicators of photosensitivity are in the range from 100 to 6400. A feature of the model is the ability to clean the surface of the glass matrix.

Built-in flash, optical image stabilization, with a matrix shift. The mirror viewfinder has a field of view of 95%. Instead, you can use a 2.7 inch screen. Autofocus phase, with manual focus. The size of its own memory is 8 GB. Photos are decoded in JPEG and RAW. There is an exit to the remote control.Battery of own production with a resource for 860 photos. Video recording is not provided. The body is made of plastic and metal with dust and moisture protection. There is a mount for a tripod and the possibility of using third-party lenses. This model was the leader in sales in 2016, but to this day is in high demand due to the successful combination of characteristics.

Prices Samsung GX-20 Kit:

8. Pentax K-1 Body

Another representative professional cameras. Technique from "Pentax" is a benchmark, a way that equals many manufacturers. The mirror is sold in retail networks at a price of 126,998 rubles. Like the previous model, a KA / KAF / KAF2 bayonet is installed here, although, despite the higher cost, a lens is not supplied in the kit.The useful number of megapixels is 36.4, the crop factor is 1. The CMOS-matrix is ​​capable of taking pictures with a resolution of 7360x4912, and the color depth is 42 bits. The parameter sensitivity from 100 to 3200 ISO.

At the site of the flash, the “shoe” characteristic of expensive devices is present, image stabilization is carried out by means of the optical shift of the matrix. The high-quality mirror viewfinder is duplicated by a full LCD display of 3.2 inches. Autofocus contrast, with the orientation of "face". Digitization of pictures is made in format 3 JPEG and RAW. In addition to the main interfaces, the device is equipped with wireless data module and a connector for the remote control. Own power source has a resource for 760 photographs. There is also the ability to record videos in AVI format, high resolution and the current codec package are supported. The device is perfect for professional shooting.

Prices Pentax K-1 Body:

7Sigma SD1 Merrill Body

The top SLR camera in 2018 continues the model from Sigma. This is a device of the average price segment, which can be found at a price of 66869 rubles. Despite the relatively high cost by the standards of DSLRs, the manufacturer recommends it for beginners. Here too no optics change included - it will have to be bought separately.

The number of useful pixels is 14.8. CMOS matrix type, with a crop factor of 1.5. The maximum level of resolution of photographs is 4704x3136 with a color reproduction depth of 36 bits. ISO settings from 100 to 3200. The built-in flash illuminates objects at a distance of 11 meters. In the settings present built-in timer. The functional TLL optical viewfinder has viewing angles of up to 98% with the possibility of duplicating on a 3-inch LCD display. Phase autofocus is able to work in manual mode.

The camera supports only CompactFlash cards. Digitization of the image takes place in format 3 JPEG and RAW. Own power source has a capacious resource for 400-500 photographs. Video recording and sound recording are not provided.

A pleasant surprise is the presence of a connector for the remote control and mount for various tripods.Included is a removable battery and charger, cable for connecting to a PC and a CD with software.

Prices Sigma SD1 Merrill Body:

6. Hasselblad H5D-60 Kit

The rating of the best continues the model from the European brand Hasselblad. The review should start with the price, because in the case of this device it is a decisive factor.

The price tag on the device can vary from 1.5 million to 1.9. It is connected with a large matrix and a record high resolution - 60 megapixels.

But first things first. The device, for obvious reasons, is equipped with its own bayonet, and the kit does not have any whale optics. The crop factor of the matrix is ​​only 0.64, and the resolution of the images is 8956x6708. Color depth is 16 bits. ISO settings range from 50 to 800. Under the third-party outbreak is the corresponding "shoe", well known to every specialist. Built TLL viewfinder Can duplicate image on 3 inch LCD screen. Focusing phase, with the possibility of adjustments. Image digitization is possible in three formats: JPEG, TIFF and RAW, there is support for the FireWire interface.

The battery of its own production has a capacity of 2900 mAh. Video and sound recording is not available. On the case there is a connector for a tripod. The equipped weight of the device is 2.3 kg, which is convenient for a professional device. The device leaves competitors far behind in the quality of shooting, but the high price can be a stumbling block, making the model a lot of units that can afford it.

Prices Hasselblad H5D-60 Kit:

5. Olympus E-500 Body

In the middle of the ranking is located the apparatus of the famous company "Olympus". The proposed model will be the best in the category of devices up to 30,000 rubles (the average cost in retail networks is 28,690 rubles). The mirror is equipped with a 4/3 bayonet, a lens is not supplied in the kit, only the body. The CCD matrix of the device has a resolution of 9 megapixels (in fact, 8.9), the crop factor is two, the color depth is 36 bits. ISO parameters from 100 to 1600. The matrix can be cleaned if necessary.

The flash is only built in here. with red-eye reduction, but there is also a shoe for fitting the exterior. The mirror TLL video finder duplicates the image on a 2.5-inch LCD display, and its field of view is 95%. Phase autofocus provides effective aiming and focusing. It supports several types of memory cards. Digitization is carried out in format 3 JPEG, TIFF and RAW. A capacious battery (1500 mAh) of its own production provides a resource of up to 400-500 shots on a single charge. The video is not provided by the manufacturer. The body is made of plastic, in the lower part there is a mount for a tripod. The weight of the device is 479 grams. The best option among budget SLR cameras.

Prices Olympus E-500 Body:

4. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Body

At one time, the company "Fujifilm" produced film devices, this is what provides it with high recognition in the digital age. The cost of the device is 52,900 rubles. This DSLR is equipped with bayonet nicon f, Included is only the body, without a whale lens. The classic CCD-matrix provides a resolution of 12 megapixels and a crop factor of 1.5. In addition to the built-in flash and shoe, the model has sync contact and i-TTL. The presence of a mirror viewfinder provides a 95% viewing angle, which is duplicated on a 2.5-inch screen. Reliable, time-tested phase autofocus makes it easy to "catch" people or individual objects.

The device supports two types of memory cards. Digitization of the image takes place in 3 JPEG and RAW. The battery of its own production has a capacity of 1500 mAh, the connector of the battery block MB-20.

The camera, as well as more expensive counterparts, can not record video and sound.This option is available to more multimedia-oriented devices, while this model is positioned as semi-professional.

Durable metal body has at its base tripod mount. The delivery set also has a strap for carrying, a cap for the bayonet and a few more necessary and useful things. The curb weight of the device is 920 grams. Choosing among semi-professional cameras, you should look at the proposed model.

Prices Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Body:

3. Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Kit

Three leaders opens corporation Sony. The manufacturer itself is positioning the device as an "advanced SLR" for professionals. This is also indicated by the main characteristics of the model. The cost of the device is 93990 rubles. In this case, the bayonet uses its own, “Sony A” format. The kit can be supplied whale lens, but far it depends on the cost, there are options sold only with the body.

A number of authoritative publications claim that the Sony company produces the best lenses and equips its devices with the most productive matrices. This device has a CMOS matrix with a crop factor of 1.5 and a maximum resolution of 6000x4000. ISO scores are low: from 50 to 1600. A very useful feature is the ability physical cleansing of the mirror surface of the matrix, not every device has a similar opportunity. Built-in flash illuminates the object at a distance of 12 meters, there is also a “shoe” for installing an additional one. Stabilization is achieved by optical shift of the matrix. The electronic viewfinder allows you to achieve a record 100% viewing angle with the possibility of duplicating the image on a 3-inch screen. Phase autofocus perfectly oriented in individuals and individual subjects.

Prices Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Kit:

2. Nikon D5300 Kit

In second place is the best amateur digital SLR from the company "Nikon". New SLR cameras in 2018 have demonstrated many interesting technical solutions. In the case of the proposed model, the manufacturer decided to stick to a predetermined course and place a bet on high quality components. The price tag on the device starts from 37,990 rubles. The device comes in three colors: red, gray and classic black. The bayonet is branded here, with an index F. The whale lens is present, but not always, the equipment needs to be clarified before purchase.

CMOS-matrix is ​​able to surprise a 24-megapixel image, a crop factor of 1.5 and a resolution of 6000x4000. Very good indicator. Photosensitivity parameters from 100 to 3200.

The flash is built-in, but there is also a “shoe”, as well as i-TLL. The mirror viewfinder allows you to frame up to 95% of the field of view, and the 3-inch LCD screen will easily duplicate the scanned image. Phase autofocus easily catches both individual objects and people's faces. There is support for all of the most popular storage formats. There is enough battery for 600 photos, after which it will need to be recharged. Video captured in MOV format., with support for video codecs. The maximum resolution is 1920x1080 with support of 60 frames per second.

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Prices Nikon D5300 Kit:

1. Canon EOS 100D Kit

The winner of today's rating is Canon's amateur SLR. At the moment, this is the best value for money. The average cost of the device is 32790 rubles. Bayonet own production with the index EF / EF-S, complete you can find the lens, but not in all cases. CMOS-matrix is ​​equipped with 18 megapixels, a cropping factor of 1.6 and a resolution of up to 5184x3456. ISO values ​​range from 100 to 6400. The matrix, if necessary, can be cleaned. The flash is built in here, but there is also a “shoe”. The mirror viewfinder snatches the field of view of 95%. On the back there is a 3 inch LCD touch screen. Hybrid autofocus copes with its work.

The device supports three types of memory cards, the photo is digitized in JPEG and RAW formats. The battery has a resource of 380 photos. Video capture is done in MOV format with high resolution support and frame rate. The body is made of metal and plastic. The device has a very good equipment. Hardware equipped with GPS and Wi-Fi module.

In addition, it is one of the lightest models on the market: its weight in curb condition is only 407 grams.

Prices Canon EOS 100D Kit:

In the ranking of the 10 best models of DSLRs, budget, medium and high levels to perform tasks of varying complexity. Among the proposed models, everyone can find the one that best meets their needs.