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 e have always associated high quality photography with expensive, bulky and unwieldy Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras. No matter how convenient point-and-shoot cameras maybe or how handy and ubiquitous smartphone cameras have become, nothing could beat DSLR photos. With the coming of new mirrorless cameras, how­ever, this no longer holds true. Mirrorless cameras work with the same system as DSLR but by remov­ing the shutter and the viewfinder mirrors, camera companies have managed to produce devices that are small, portable and yet give DSLR-level pictures. Here we look at some cameras that have forgone the use of mirrors and yet provide a quality unmatched by traditional DLSR cameras.

Samsung NX3000

Price Rs 46,920 (body with 16-50 mm lens)

Aesthetically, the Samsung NX3000 looks like a camera from the past. The entire body is covered with plastic resembling pol­ished silver steel, and leather covering like Leica and Kodak cameras of the past. But technologically, there is nothing retro about the device. The cam­era supports microSD cards and even comes with a modern micro USB charging port. Modern tech­nology like Wi-Fi and NFC make it easier for you to connect it to your smartphone and control the camera remotely. Internally, the camera is equipped with a 20.3 MP APS-C sen­sor. The camera does suffer during low light, however, and the in-built noise reduction mechanism can fur­ther complicate issues. Overall, the NX3000 is a good deal for the price. Night-time shooting is always a hit-or-miss, even with DSLR cameras.

 

Sony Alpha A6000                                      

Price Rs 67,010 (body with 16-50 mm lens)

Perfor­mance-wise, Sony is much better than Samsung. For the extra cash, the A6000 delivers good image quality, build and specifications. The camera is equipped with a higher 24.3 MP sen­sor that performs well under low-light conditions as well and focus on this device is fast and accurate, with various forms of modern focus like zebra and area focusing. The camera is also great at shooting video and will appeal to filmmakers and videographers alike. The device is well-built and although the long and thick lens adds to the bulk, the features that they offer outweigh the added heft. For the price, the Sony Alpha A6000 is a really good camera.

 

 

 

Sony Alpha A9

Price Rs 490,000 (body only)

If you want the best of the best, look no further than the Sony Alpha A9. At such a price point, the Alpha A9 is not only the best it beats full-fledged DSLR cameras from brands like Can­on and Nikon. This cam­era is equipped with a full-frame 24.2 sensor, which is supported by a BIONZ X image sensor, and the images that this configuration produces is simply awe-inspiring. It comes with all the bells and whistles of a traditional DSLR and surpass­es their image quality with a fast auto-focus speed and image stabili­zation that will ensure that you get the perfect shot in any situation. Further, the camera is great for film and video as well with a blistering 693 auto focus points all across the digital frame and incredibly precise focus tracking. Sony is not playing around with the A9; it’s every­thing a mirrorless camera can be and more and for such a ridiculous price-point, it better be. It does not disappoint however and it’s one of the best mirrorless cameras you can get.