Best Sony products in the Cameras category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Sony products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Sony Alpha 7 III
Capture the peaks of more decisive moments with the α7 III from Sony packing newly developed back-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor and other advanced imaging innovations, high-speed response, ease of operation, and reliable durability that are ready for various shooting needs.
With outstanding imaging capability and high-speed performance contained in a compact body, the α7 III gives you the power, precision and flexibility to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments just as you like. A newly developed back-illuminated image sensor and evolved image processing system fulfill various shooting needs with high-quality imaging capabilities that you would expect only of a full-frame camera.
A new version of the 24.2-megapixel5 Exmor R CMOS sensor, now featuring back-illuminated structure, is combined with the latest Bionz X image processing engine and front-end LSI, and this combination achieves data readout speed that is two times faster and data processing capability that is 1.8 times higher.
AF performance is improved using the same AF advancements as in the α9 and applying it optimally, so once the α7 III captures such unpredictably moving subjects as dancers, boxers, and wild animals in action, it won’t easily let them go. With the α7 III, Eye AF can now be used with AF-C mode, for fast, effective eye detection/tracking performance when shooting stills. The easy maintenance of optimum focus on moving subjects can totally transform your portraiture.
The α7 III can shoot in a continuous burst at up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking and up to 8 fps burst shooting when shooting with live-view mode. The camera also supports silent shooting at up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking at maximum resolution.
As well as new capability of recording stunning 4K movies through 2.4-times higher oversampling, the camera features a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile, supporting instant HDR workflow. The α7 III’s operability is enhanced by fast control during shooting, dazzlingly clear views through the Tru-Finder, versatile connectivity, extended shooting endurance from various power sources, plus high durability and resistance to wet and dusty conditions.
2. Sony Alpha 6400
The compact camera with APS-C sensor is not only the one with the fastest autofocus in its class, it also has several functions that make autofocus even better in terms of precision - such as Real Time Eye AF and Real Time Tracking. To ensure that the photographer never misses a subject despite accurate autofocus, the Alpha 6400 takes up to eleven frames per second with automatic focus tracking if desired. This generation of the BIONZ X processor is responsible for the excellent image quality - in photos as well as 4K videos. The touch screen on the back of the camera can be rotated 180 degrees. All together, this makes the camera an excellent tool for creative people - no matter if professional, ambitious amateur or vlogger.
The Alpha 6400's autofocus takes effect within 0.02 seconds. No wonder, because the camera has some extras that are otherwise only reserved for the full-frame cameras Alpha 9, Alpha 7 III and Alpha 7R III. With 425 phase and contrast autofocus points each, distributed close together over about 84 percent of the sensor surface, the camera covers most of the viewfinder image. Together with the power of the BIONZ X processor, the camera reliably calculates the subject's position in focus and guides the focus point accordingly - no matter how fast the subject is moving.
With the Real Time Eye Autofocus, Sony is specifically developing the familiar eye autofocus further. With the help of artificial intelligence, the Alpha 6400 processes the position information for both eyes and calculates the next position ahead. In all autofocus modes, the camera now automatically detects the subject's eyes and focuses on them as soon as the photographer presses the shutter button halfway. In AF-C and AF-A modes, the photographer can manually choose whether the camera should focus on the left or right eye. This allows the photographer to concentrate exclusively on subject composition. The camera does the rest. From summer 2019, a firmware update will also include an eye autofocus function specifically for animals - perfect for pets and the wild.
Real Time Tracking is another specialty of the Alpha 6400, and thanks to Sony's latest algorithm plus artificial intelligence, the camera can track an object with extreme precision once it comes into focus. Object recognition inrates colors, distance, patterns such as brightness, and spatial information into the motion prediction. As a result, once the subject is in focus, the autofocus never lets go.
With eleven frames per second with automatic focus tracking and mechanical shutter and a maximum of eight frames per second with full focus tracking with electronic shutter in silent mode, the camera is not only fast in terms of autofocus, but also when it comes to continuous shooting. If desired, it shoots 116 JPEG photos or 46 RAW photos as a result.
With the 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor and the advanced BIONZ X processor, the Alpha 6400 can take on any shooting situation. The normal ISO range finds its limit at ISO 32,000, but is expandable to ISO 102,400.
Fed with some image processing algorithms from Sony's full-frame cameras, the Alpha 6400 manages to keep noise levels low and detail resolution high.
3. Sony ZV-1F
The ZV-1F is an entry-level camera for vlogging. Whether it's social media or YouTube, great image and audio quality will enhance any video.
With the ZV-1F, you won't miss a detail and thanks to the large 20mm wide-angle lens, a wider field of view is captured than with the human eye. The ZV-1F automatically adjusts the brightness to illuminate your face, even in situations where lighting conditions change.
Key features:
- Fast and intuitive vlogging with tilting touchscreen, auto focus with eye detection, product presentation setting for product launches and bokeh button to blur the background.
- Video recording quality with 4K and slow motion in Full HD (slowed down up to 4x) plus a sharp 20mm wide-angle lens and profile images (filters).
- Directional microphone on the camera (including windscreen)
- Imaging Edge Mobile+ app for easy transfer of clips to smartphone.
- Made (partly) from recycled plastic, low plastic packaging and the fibres of the windscreen are made from recycled polyester.
4. Sony Alpha 7 IV
With stunning image quality in 33 MP resolution, video recording in 4K 60p, precise handling and fast sharing functions, the α 7 IV sets new standards for full-frame cameras as the perfect hybrid camera. Creative and professional photographers will always have Sony's best technology at hand to bring their ideas to life with the α 7 IV and its premium real-time autofocus for stills and video.
5. Sony Alpha 7 II
The A7 II is the first full-frame camera with internal five-axis image stabilization. In addition, the focus is significantly faster and more accurate compared to the α7.The camera has also made significant improvements in the video area. Some exciting features have been added to the latest generation of the A7 series. First and foremost, the image stabilization will make the hearts of photo fans beat faster. In the A7 II, the 24.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS full-frame sensor is embedded in a five-axis image stabilizer. This technology, which absorbs vibrations in all directions, enables significantly slower shutter speeds. The image stabilizer can compensate for up to 4.5 f-stops. Of course, it also shows its capabilities with lenses that are connected to the camera via an adapter. No matter how gently you press the shutter button, every camera inevitably moves at the decisive moment. This is all the more critical in difficult ambient light, when the sun sets and exposure times become longer. That's where the new image stabilizer inside the A7 II can compensate for slight movements to the front, back, right and left, and can also compensate for circular movements. The practical thing about the new image stabilizer is that it compensates for all movements, even if the lens has its own stabilizer. This is especially the case with E-mount lenses with Optical SteadyShot (OSS). Here, both image stabilizations are combined. With third-party lenses or lenses from Sony's A-mount family, the new stabilizer is 100% effective anyway.
Faster & more precise: the new Fast Hybrid autofocus No detail escapes the 117 phase and 25 contrast autofocus points directly on the sensor. They wait on the entire sensor surface from the center to the edge for suitable subjects to focus on. And they do this particularly quickly and accurately. The focus calculation algorithm has now been improved once again, making focusing around 30 percent faster than on the a7. At the same time, the camera's ability to predict the movement of objects in front of the lens has also improved significantly. Autofocus and exposure compensation are tracked more quickly, so that soccer balls, children and the like are always in focus and optimally exposed. Once captured, subjects always remain in focus thanks to Lock-on AF. Speed also plays a decisive role in another aspect: the camera's switch-on time is 40 percent shorter than on the a7. This means that the camera is always ready for use immediately. In addition to recording in AVCHD Ver. 2.0 Full HD (1920×1080) 60p/50p, 60i /50i and 24p, the A7 II also handles the XAVC-S format. (Photo camera variant of Sony's professional XAVC format.) This enables Full HD video at bit rates up to 50 megabits per second. In addition, the A7 II masters video codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. For audio, the camera relies on linear PCM, among other things. Various picture profiles give videos the desired look already in the camera. In addition, the A7 II supports, for example, S-Log2, which is appreciated by professionals, and produces a 1,300 percent higher contrast range with more room for soft gradation and better reproduction of highlights and shadows, as well as optimal post-processing.
6. Sony Alpha 6700 Kit
Freeze fast motion, even in low light, with the 26MP Exmor R sensor and BionZ XR processor. Get lifelike, authentic images or add your own unique style to your shots with customisable presets. With 11bps continuous shooting capacity and a wide choice of Sony APS-C lenses, you'll never miss the perfect moment again.
Experience easy focusing on your subject with AI-assisted autofocus. The dedicated AI processing unit ensures fast and accurate tracking. It analyses the subject's pose and can seamlessly switch between subjects. You can also switch to full-time DMF and explore the world of focus bracketing for high-resolution photography.
Sony's α 6700 incorporates some of the best functions of Cinema Line cameras, offering 4K shooting with downsampling of 6K quality at up to 30p (10-bit 4:2:2), as well as 4K in slow motion at up to 120p. With Active Stabilisation, S-Cinetone/S-Log3 profile and AI-assisted auto cropping, this is the perfect working tool for cinematic shooting on the go. Active mode stabilisation provides stability in any situation, plus pro features like Breathing Compensation, LUT preview and a quick function menu for videos.
Compact and lightweight, the α 6700 is ready for any adventure. Discover the tilting touchscreen, bright electronic viewfinder and additional front dial for intuitive shooting. The rugged, dust- and splash-proof magnesium alloy construction works great in any environment.
Let your creativity run wild with the α 6700. Experience stunning image quality and outstanding bokeh thanks to the wide choice of lenses. Easily connect to your smartphone via the Creators' App for stable image transmission. For online meetings and streaming, you can convert the camera into a high-quality 4K webcam. Use Sony's Creators' Cloud platform for team production.
7. Sony ZV-1 II
The ZV-1 II is a vlogging camera that lets you capture and share your videos with the world. The ZV-1 II is equipped with a built-in 18-50mm zoom lens that captures the entire environment or just your subject up close. The 1-inch sensor guarantees 4K video quality. Sony's renowned vlogging features are available at the touch of a button. If you want to add dramatic cinematic visuals, simply activate the cinematic vlog mode. Finally, connect your Sony vlogging camera to your smartphone via the Creators' App and easily broadcast your videos to share on social media.
Key Features:
- 1-inch sensor
- Records video at 4K 30fps
- Integrated 18-50mm lens
- Bokeh button and integrated vlogging options
- 3-capsule microphone with windscreen
- Partially made from recyclable materials
8. Sony Alpha ZV-E10L
The interchangeable-lens vlog camera ZV-E10L - designed for vlogging - gives you next level 4K video quality and Full HD 120p slow motion while remaining easy to use. It packs intuitive features and a vari-angle screen, making it a perfect additon to your content creation camera kit, and for all types of vlogs. With a directional microphone included, clearly capture your voice while recording. Compact and lightweight, the Sony ZV-E10L includes a versatile 1650mm kit lens and endless creative options with more than 60 compatible Sony lenses.
9. Sony Alpha 7C
Get the power of a professional backside illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor inside a lightweight and compact body that will follow you everywhere you go.
With approx. 24MP, 4K movie recording, ISO range of 100-51200, the Alpha 7 C can shoot amazingly detailed photos and videos in all lighting situations.
Keep your subject always sharp thanks to Sony's acclaimed Real-time Autofocus system that can even track focus on the eyes (humans and animals) as well as in video mode (humans).
In Body Image Stabilisation of up to 5 stops, vari-angle and touch capable screen, Z battery for greater stamina, Digital Audio Interface with mic jack and headphone jack along with improved dust and moisture resistance.
Download for free on your smart device Sony's Imaging Edge application that let you share and stream easily your content.
10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 VII
The pocket-sized camera features the latest generation image processor, a single-frame continuous shooting mode at up to 90 frames per second, real-time tracking and real-time eye autofocus for filming. With the RX100 VII, Sony continues its award-winning RX camera series. Using technologies developed for Sony's mirrorless Alpha 9 full-frame camera, the RX100 VII offers the performance of a professional-class full-frame camera in the handy design of a compact camera. The heart of the new RX100 VII is the newly developed Exmor RS CMOS image sensor 1.01 and the latest generation BIONZ X image processor. This combination opens up a new dimension in autofocus performance and speed that was previously only found on the Alpha 9. Thanks to the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T zoom lens (24-200 mm2 F2.8-4.5) with powerful zoom, the RX100 VII is equally flexible and versatile for photo enthusiasts and professionals in all shooting scenarios. The RX100 VII is equipped with the world's leading3 357 AF phase detection points and 425 AF contrast detection points. In addition, with optimized lens drive control, it achieves the world's fastest AF speed3 of 0.02 seconds4. Significantly improved continuous AF/AE tracking performance5 enables up to 60 AF/AE calculations per second6 and captures fast-moving subjects at 20 frames per second7 - so you can capture every moment quickly and sharply. Unrestricted live views without blackouts8 are possible with the new image sensor even with continuous shooting at 20 frames per second - equivalent to the performance of the Alpha 9. In addition, the RX100 VII is equipped with a new single-frame continuous shooting mode9 that enables perfect high-speed shooting in JPEG/RAW format at up to 90 frames per second with an anti-distortion shutter10. The single-frame continuous shooting mode allows subjects to be captured in rapid motion like a single shot, but the camera takes seven different shots at 90, 60 or 30 frames per second, allowing the user to select the perfect image. The RX100 VII is the first compact camera with advanced real-time tracking and real-time eye autofocus. The latest algorithm from Sony with AI-based object recognition is used for real-time tracking. This ensures that motifs are always in focus, even when selecting motifs via touch operation on the display. The real-time eye AF is the latest version of Sony's eye autofocus technology, which also uses AI to capture the subject's eyes and process collected data. Thanks to optimized accuracy, speed and tracking performance of the eye AF in humans and animals, photographers can concentrate fully on image composition. The RX100 VII is so compact and lightweight (approx. 302 g/102 mm x 58 mm x 43 mm13) that it fits in any pocket and can also be used where other cameras are too large. Nevertheless, it offers a multitude of professional functions which are perfectly suited for filming on the go, for example for vlogging: Integrated 4K movie recording function with full pixel reading without pixel binning at high bit rate14 in XAVC S format.
