The Best Beginner-Friendly Mirrorless and SLR Cameras We've Tested for 2025

Best For

Best Splurge-Worthy Mirrorless With Stabilization

Best for Beginners With Enthusiast Aspirations

Best Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera

Best Entry Level Full-Frame for Action Photography

Best Starter Camera for Vlogging

Best $1,000 Full-Frame Camera

Best Autofocus System

Best Affordable Full-Frame With Weather Protection

Best Selection of Lenses

Best Small SLR for Optical Viewfinder Fans

Best Splurge-Worthy Mirrorless With Stabilization

Best for Beginners With Enthusiast Aspirations

Best Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera

Best Entry Level Full-Frame for Action Photography

Best Starter Camera for Vlogging

Best $1,000 Full-Frame Camera

Best Autofocus System

Best Affordable Full-Frame With Weather Protection

Best Selection of Lenses

Best Small SLR for Optical Viewfinder Fans

Best Splurge-Worthy Mirrorless With Stabilization

Best for Beginners With Enthusiast Aspirations

Best Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera

Best Entry Level Full-Frame for Action Photography

Best Starter Camera for Vlogging

Best $1,000 Full-Frame Camera

Best Autofocus System

Best Affordable Full-Frame With Weather Protection

Best Selection of Lenses

Best Small SLR for Optical Viewfinder Fans

Memory Card Format

SDXC (UHS-II)

SDXC (UHS-I)/Memory Stick Duo

Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Secure Digital High Capacity

SDXC (UHS-II)

SDXC (UHS-I)/Memory Stick Duo

Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Secure Digital High Capacity

SDXC (UHS-II)

SDXC (UHS-I)/Memory Stick Duo

Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Secure Digital High Capacity

35mm Equivalent (Telephoto)

Connectivity

Bluetooth, USB-C, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, Microphone (3.5mm), Headphone (3.5mm), Remote (2.5mm)

Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, USB-C, Bluetooth, Microphone (3.5mm), Headphone (3.5mm)

Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, Microphone (3.5mm), Headphone (3.5mm), Bluetooth, USB-C

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, micro HDMI, Microphone (3.5mm), Headphone (3.5mm), Remote (2.5mm)

Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, Microphone (3.5mm), Headphone (3.5mm), Bluetooth, Remote (2.5mm)

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Remote (Canon E3), USB-C, mini HDMI, Headphone (3.5mm), Microphone (3.5mm)

Bluetooth, USB-C, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, Microphone (3.5mm), Remote (2.5mm)

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, mini HDMI, USB-C, Headphone (3.5mm), Microphone (3.5mm), Nikon DC2

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro USB, micro HDMI, Microphone (3.5mm)