Top Mirrorless Cameras for 2021
- 16MP sensor
- 4K video capabilities
- 3” fully-articulating touchscreen
- 2.36m-dot viewfinder equivalent
- 7fps burst mode
- .9 lbs
- 24.1MP sensor
- ISO range of 100-25,600
- 10fps burst mode
- 3” vari-angle touchscreen
- 4K video capabilities
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 0.39-inch OLED electronic viewfinder
- 24.2MP sensor
- 425 AF points
- ISO range of 100-32,000
- 4K video capabilities
- 3” tilting touchscreen
- 11 fps burst mode
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 1 lb
- 24.3MP sensor
- 179-point AF system
- 3” tilting LCD screen
- 11fps burst mode
- Full HD video capabilities
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Built-in flash
- 24.2MP sensor
- 3” tilt-angle touchscreen
- 11fps burst mode
- 4K video capabilities
- 425-point AF system
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 360-shot battery life
- 24MP sensor
- 3” tilting selfie screen
- ISO range of 100-25,600
- 6fps burst mode
- Full HD video
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- 400-shot battery life
- 24MP sensor
- 3” tilt-angle touchscreen
- 693-point AF system
- 10fps burst mode
- 4K video capabilities
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 710-shot battery life
- 24.4MP sensor
- 4K video capabilities
- 3” tilting touchscreen
- 11fps burst mode
- ISO range of 100-32,000
- Weather-resistant
- 5-axis image stabilization
- 16MP sensor
- 5-axis image stabilization
- 3” articulating touchscreen
- 4K video capabilities
- Splash and dust proof
- 6fps burst mode
- 320-shot battery life
- 26MP sensor
- 4K video capabilities
- 8fps burst mode
- 3” vari-angle touchscreen
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 380-shot battery life
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2021 is the year of the mirrorless. While DSLRs aren’t completely useless (yet), I definitely think the future of photography lies in mirrorless cameras.
If you’re looking for the top mirrorless cameras of 2021, look no further.
This list features all of the best selling mirrorless cameras on Amazon, which means it features a crazy wide array of different mirrorless cameras.
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Panasonic Lumix G7
First up is the Panasonic Lumix G7. The Lumix G7 is the number one best mirrorless 2021 (according to Amazon sales, anyway). It is a mid-range mirrorless with the price of a best mirrorless camera for beginners.
The Lumix G7 features a 350-shot battery life, 4K video capabilities, and a fully-articulated touchscreen. With all of these modern features, you won’t need to upgrade for a good number of years.
Panasonic Lumix G7 Specs:
The Panasonic Lumix G7 is really only missing some qualities you would want if you’re going to be shooting in inclimate weather. For instance, it isn’t weather-sealed and there is no in-camera image stabilization.
Canon EOS M50
My favorite qualities about the Canon EOS M50 is that it’s comfortable to hold all day, it shoots 4K video and, for the price, it takes excellent photos.
However, it doesn’t feature a wide ISO range for shooting in poor lighting conditions. You’ll also definitely want to buy an extra battery for this camera while you’re looking through the top mirrorless cameras of 2021, since it will die on you if you’ve got a long day of shooting planned.
Canon EOS M50 Specs:
Sony Alpha a6100
The Sony Alpha a6100 has long been a popular camera for those transitioning to a mirrorless. In fact, I would rate it as the best mirrorless camera for beginners because of how simple it is to use.
It’s no surprise, then, that it made Amazon’s top mirrorless cameras of 2021 list.
The Sony Alpha a6100 is known for its incredible autofocus system, given its price. It also shoots 4K video and features good low light performance and a selfie screen.
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Sony Alpha a6000
I’m sort of shocked that the Sony Alpha a6000 made the top mirrorless cameras of 2021 list, if only because it came out 6 years ago in 2014. However, it clearly has remained a cult classic.
The Sony Alpha a6100, discussed above, actually served to replace the Sony Alpha a6000, although clearly this hasn’t worked out to Sony’s advantage because people still adore the original.
The Sony Alpha a6000 remains one of the best selling mirrorless cameras because, as Jason Morris points out above, it’s really popular amongst vloggers.
Sony Alpha a6000 Specs:
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Sony Alpha a6400
The Sony Alpha a6400 is one of the top mirrorless cameras of 2021 (alongside all of the other Sony Alphas) because it is the perfect mirrorless camera for content creators. Its 4K video is incredible and it comes with a selfie-screen for vloggers.
Again, the AF system on this camera is good (although a bit more complex than the other Alphas).
Sony Alpha a6400 Specs:
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Sony a5100
The Sony a5100 is one of the smallest top mirrorless cameras of 2021. It’s also one of the best selling mirrorless cameras because it’s relatively cheap.
The Sony a5100 is good for anyone who is looking for a small mirrorless camera they can carry with them, and features a good dynamic range and a better autofocus system. I don’t know if you’re catching on yet, but Sony is pretty good at creating mirrorless cameras with autofocus systems that can handle pretty much anything.
Sony a5100 Specs:
Sony a7 III
The Sony a7 III is basically a hodgepodge of traits from Sony’s best cameras, like the Alpha A9 and A7R III. It’s got a 693-point AF system and uncropped 4K video capabilities.
But, unlike some of the other top mirrorless cameras of 2021, the Sony a7 III feels durable. Of course, you’re going to pay for that durability so this is not the best mirrorless camera for beginners.
Sony a7 III Specs:
Sony Alpha a6600
The Sony Alpha line basically dominates this “top mirrorless cameras of 2021” list and for good reason. The Sony Alpha a6600 came out in 2019 and offers new features like image stabilization and a weather-resistant build.
But, it still features the same features everyone loved about the line, like 4K video, a tilting touchscreen and an intense battery life of 810 shots.
Sony Alpha a6600 Specs:
Panasonic Lumix G85
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is a great choice for a mid-range mirrorless because it features some high-tech capabilities, like in-body image stabilization while still being relatively inexpensive.
The Panasonic Lumix G85MK comes in at number nine on the “top mirrorless cameras of 2021” list because, while it is an improvement from the Panasonic G7, it’s also a bit more expensive.
For a thorough comparison of the two cameras, check out this video by Justin Reves.
Panasonic Lumix G85MK Specs:
Fujifilm X-T30
The Fujifilm X-T30 is also one of the better built top mirrorless cameras of 2021. It’s sturdy and I love shooting with it for this reason.
It’s AF system compares with Sony’s Alpha line and it shoots lovely film. It isn’t as comfortable when working with larger glass, which is my one serious concern.
Fujifilm X-T30 Specs:
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