Best Sony Cameras 2021 Review

The superiority of the camera won’t just be determined by the megapixels and video resolution alone. Sometimes, it’s all about the right mixture of great features, price, and convenience. Sony A7 III proves it.

“We chose Sony A7 III because of has just the right amount of features that will benefit the majority of the users,” started Summers, “It might not be that intimidating when it comes to the features and not that extremely powered, but it has the right amount of features and functions that make it very functional and highly beneficial to photographers of any kind. Imagine this model obtaining most of the prominent details of the best Sony cameras. That’s what you’ll get.”

Sony A7 III features the 24 MP sensor same as its predecessors, the A7 II and the A7. However, Sony has decided to give it a boost by giving it a back-illuminated design to allow a better light-gathering process. It is also supported by a BIONZ X processor and front-end LSI which makes its performance even more powerful than other models like A7 II.

According to Summers, the things mentioned make Sony A7 III an affordable full-frame camera that excels both in stills and videos. It offers great images through the aid of a 5-axis image stabilization system, 696-point AF system, 10 FPS continuous shooting speed, and super-high ISO.

With all of these things said, this is the best jack-of-all-trades perfect for photographers and videographers. Most of all, no one can deny that with Sony A7 III, Sony has created the perfect recipe for the best full-frame mirrorless camera we are all looking for!

If you’re after the resolution of the camera, Sony A7R Mark IV will impress you with its 61 megapixels that are considered the highest resolution in any Sony camera model. This allows the production of 240 MP stills using the Pixel Shift Multi Shooting mode that merges images.

“Besides the overwhelming resolution of the Sony A7R Mark IV,” said Summers, “it also comes with other great details you can appreciate including the 10 FPS continuous shooting, Real-Time AF tracking in movie mode, 325 contrast AF points, and 567 phase-detection AF points covering more than 70 percent of the image area.”

It also comes with better grip which is usually an issue in the past A7 series models. Also, it comes with improved controls such as a lock-capable EV compensation dial and the bigger On/Off buttons.

Moreover, Sony A7R Mark IV has a great dynamic range and is capable of producing JPEG images with colors that are natural. This makes it a true master if your intention is just to produce great stills with ample details and realistic colors. It is heart-breaking, however, that despite its bragging high-resolution capability, it is still stuck at 4K videos at 30 FPS max. This explains why we decided to place it at this rank but given the beauty it can create in stills, we say that it remains a big competition among other mirrorless cameras on the market.

Many people often believe that newer camera models are easier to use but Sony A6000 proves it wrong. It does it by using a great sensor and an efficient autofocusing system.

“The thing you’ll love about Sony A6000 is that it comes with a 24.3 MP APS-C sensor that can work up to 11 FPS and an AF with 179-points. Mix these things and you’ll get an easier and smoother experience capturing photos with the right crisp and details,” Summers said.

The AF Sony A6000 is using is relatively older since the model itself has been around since April 2014. So, expect that its AF won’t equate to the performance of Sony's latest A6000-series AF system. However, given its compact size packed with a great lens, a viewfinder, a 180-degree tilting screen, its access to Sony’s wide range of interchangeable lenses, AND unbelievably affordable price, this is seriously one awesome unit worthy of your attention.

Sony A6400 is another mirrorless masterpiece with features inspired by the earlier models of the brand such as A7R III, A7 III, and A9. It offers an AF system that is spread across 84 percent of the image area. It also comes with 425 phase-detection and 425 contrast AF points which make its performance top-notch. Moreover, there are more additions and improvements included in the model such as the My Dial and My Menu options.

“It is like a complete package you will appreciate because of the features it comes with such as the Real-Time Eye AF and real-time object tracking,” said Summers. “The autofocus is very smart and adjusts fast. Face and eye detection can even manage to track the faces smoothly.”

According to Summers, the delivery of stills is also one of the greatest strengths of the Sony A6400. It can capture images with less noise and the texture and color come in a very rich and life-like manner. Further, the exposure of the model works incredibly great to different kinds of lighting conditions, making it excel on almost any occasion.

Sony A6400 is also armed with a touchscreen LCD that can flip at full 180-degree motion. With this and the 4K video capability, users can benefit from it if used as a vlogging camera. Together with the eye-detect AF, it is equipped with all the needed elements vloggers need.

Some of us don’t always need a bulky camera. Sometimes, what we all need is a compact model armed with all the handy features and efficient capabilities that can adapt in the most spontaneous moments. Sony HX99 is one of those cams.

“Sony HX99 is a great compact camera packed with abilities you rarely find in its size,” said Summers. “In this terrific model, you get a tilting 3-inch screen, a pop-up viewfinder, a 5-axis image stabilizer, an astounding 30X zoom range, and a 1/2.3-inch 18.2 MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor. So, yes, it is really small but very capable of addressing the needs of the users.”

Due to its size, the Sony HX99 is one of the smallest compact and travel cameras that can fit your pouch or wallet without any problems. The design of the viewfinder is also very helpful to make it more storage-friendly while the tilting screen is an asset given the body size of the cam. The side of the camera also comes with an additional rubber-like section that gives your fingers the depth needed for a solid grip. Overall, the camera is lightweight and excellently perfect for urgent photography needs.