Best Entry-level Cameras for beginners

Nikon D3400:
Nikon D3400 is the spiritual successor of the great D3300 and it comes with added Nikon’s SnapBridge Bluetooth connectivity which can be used to transfer photos to any smart device with Bluetooth. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor: APS-C CMOS

Megapixels: 24.2MP

Lens mount: Nikon DX

Screen: 3-inch, 921,000 dots

Price: Rs. 31,490 /-

Canon EOS 800D:
This camera is entry level of the Canon’s EOS DSLR range and sports a 24.2 megapixel sensor. It delivers a higher ISO performance, a higher Autofocus and newly designed graphic interface. However, there is an absence of 4K video recording which is small let-down. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor: APS-C CMOS
Megapixels: 24.2MP

Lens mount: Canon EF-S

Screen: 3-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots

Price: Rs. 58,290 /-

Nikon D5600:
This camera is a tough competition to the Canon EOS 800D and comes equipped with a 3.2 inch vari-angle touchscreen interface. It is part of Nikon’s D5000 series which is a little bit on the next level with the D3000 series. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor: APS-C CMOS

Megapixels: 24.2MP

Lens mount: Nikon DX

Screen: 3.2-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots

Price: Rs. 59,685 /-

Canon EOS 200D:
The second generation of the EOS series, 200D is the successor of the first generation 100D. However, it has been succeeded by the 800D in most of the markets, there are still some units available online to purchase. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor: APS-C CMOS

Megapixels: 24.2MP

Lens mount: Canon EF-S

Screen: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots

Price: Rs. 41,672 /-

Canon EOS 700D:
Compared to all the other variants internationally, this DSLR camera was acclaimed for its superior image production. However, dating back to 2010 there are several newer versions of it namely 750D and 800D. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor: APS-C CMOS

Megapixels: 18MP

Lens mount: Canon EF-S

Screen: 3-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040,000 dots

Price: Rs. 65,000 /-

Canon EOS 1300D:
Regarded as one of the most-selling DSLR camera in the world, it is however now succeeded by the 2000D. All the things in this camera are over the top but only let-down is a 18MP sensor which as compared to other rivals is aged. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor: APS-C CMO

Megapixels: 18MP

Lens mount: Canon EF-S

Screen: 3-inch, 920,000 dots

Price: Rs. 23,990 /-

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III:
Although mounted with a Micro Four Thirds sensor, this powerhouse of a camera does not show major differences in photos taken from other advanced rivals. Sporting a 5-axis image stabilization system, decent electronic viewfinder, an impressive 8.6fps burst shooting speed and 4K video, it’s no toy – the E-M10 Mark III is a properly powerful camera. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds

Resolution: 16.1MP

Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds

Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-angle display, 1,037,000 dots

Price: Rs. 65,493 /- (includes import duty)

Canon EOS 1500D:
The latest of two cameras currently available in Asian markets by Canon, 1500D comes equipped with a 24.1 MP sensor and scene intelligent auto which intelligently decides the best settings that will suit your scene type, making it even easier to click beautiful pictures. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor size: M APS-C CMO

Resolution: 24.1MP

Lens mount: Canon EF-S

Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-angle display, 920,000 dots

Price: Rs. 37,995 /-

Canon 300D:
The latest of two cameras currently available in Asian markets by Canon, 1500D comes equipped with a 8.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and scene intelligent auto which intelligently decides the best settings that will suit your scene type, making it even easier to click beautiful pictures. It comes equipped with all the connectivity options including Wi-Fi, smartphone app and NFC. The specifications of this DSLR camera are:

Sensor size: M APS-C CMO

Resolution: 24.1MP

Lens mount: Canon EF-S

Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-angle display, 920,000 dots

Price: Rs. 31,995 /-

Panasonic Lumix GX80:
The diminutive mirrorless GX80 can be adapted to the needs of any user, from the beginner that just wants to rely on the leave-it-to-the-camera Intelligent Auto option, to the photographer that want complete control over all exposure settings like shutter speed and aperture. This is also the only option in this selection that features 4K video recording. The specifications of this DSLR camera are: