Sony's new A7 IV ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a 33-megapixel full-frame camera capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and the best autofocus system on the market. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Updated January 2022: We've added the Sony A7 IV, which is now our top pick for most people, and updated pricing and availability throughout. I've spent the past year testing dozens in all kinds of shooting scenarios to come up with what I think are the best choices for different types of photographers.īe sure to check out our many other buying guides, like the Best Compact Cameras, Best Camera Bags, and Best Action Cameras. All these cameras are capable of producing amazing images which one is right for you depends more on your needs than the size of the sensor.īut choosing the right one can be confusing. That's why this guide doesn't get too deep into the weeds of megapixel counts, sensor sizes, and pixel peeping.
That's not to say gear doesn't matter, just that it's best used in service of something larger, not obsessed over. The vision you have and the work you put into realizing it are far more critical. You know what's the least important part of taking a great photo? Gear.