Peaking Into the Canon Lineup: The 9 Best Canon Cameras

Are you looking for the best Canon camera money can buy? Look no further; you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to photography, Canon has a camera for you.

In this article, we’ll walk you through all Canon’s top models. Whatever you’re looking for from a Canon camera, you’ll find it here.

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The 9 best Canon cameras

1. Canon EOS R5

The Canon EOS R5 is Canon’s best camera, and it’s one of the best cameras for still photography out there.

It has excellent image quality, superb autofocus, and decent battery life.

While it has 8k video capabilities, it does suffer from heat issues when used extensively. All this comes at a high price, but you get what you pay for.

Key features:

• Sensor: Full-frame CMOS
• Megapixels: 45
• Autofocus: 5,940-zone AF
• Screen type: 3.15-inch tilting touchscreen, 2.1m-dots
• Continuous shooting speed: 20fps
• Movies: 8K
• User level: Enthusiast/expert

Pros:

• Excellent autofocus
• Solid IBIS system
• Good battery life

Cons:

• Costly
• CFExpress cards can be costly
• Has some limitations to video

2. Canon EOS R6

The Canon EOS R6 is the more affordable version of the R5; compared to the R5, it is stripped back. But that only serves to make it one of the best all-around cameras out there.

The only major flaw of the camera is the cost, where you can get higher resolutions or better 4k video capture from cameras in the same price range. But this mirrorless camera is an absolute blast to shoot with and will serve you well in all circumstances.

Key features:

• Sensor: Full-frame CMOS
• Megapixels: 20.1MP
• Autofocus: 6,072 AF points
• Screen type: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1,620K dots
• Continuous shooting speed: 12fps
• Movies: 4K/60p
• User level: Intermediate/expert

Pros:

• Great all-round camera
• Excellent full-frame IBIS
• Superb autofocus

Cons:

• Has some limits on 4K video
• Expensive

3. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is the best vlogging camera because it packs a punch while being pocket-sized. It has uncropped 4K video, a microphone socket, and even can stream directly to YouTube.

It’s the perfect camera for you if you want to capture your everyday life all the time.

Key features:

• Type: Compact
• Sensor size: 1.0-type
• Resolution: 20.1MP
• Effective focal length: 24-100mm
• Viewfinder: None
• Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen
• Max movie resolution: 4K
• Size, weight: 105.5 x 60.9 x 41.4mm, 304g

Pros:

• Uncropped 4K with live streaming
• Large-aperture zoom lens

Cons:

• A little pricey
• No viewfinder

4. Canon EOS R

The Canon EOS R is Canon’s initial step into the world of mirrorless cameras. While it has some flaws that have been fixed in the following R5 and R6 models.

It is still a strong camera in its own right and will serve any Canon fan. The camera has excellent autofocus, sound image quality, and good handling.

Key features:

• Sensor: Full-frame CMOS
• Megapixels: 30.3MP
• Autofocus: 5,655 phase-detect AF points
• Screen type: 3.15-inch touchscreen, 2,100,000 dots
• Maximum continuous shooting speed: 8fps
• Movies: 4K
• User level: Expert

Pros:

• Excellent viewfinder
• Response AF in live view and video

Cons:

• No AF lever
• Bulky

5. Canon EOS M6 Mark II

The Canon Eos M6 Mark II is the traveling companion made for the Canon photographer. With its small size, it can still capture streetlife, sports, and wildlife beautifully.

And as with the PowerShot G7 X Mark III, it has uncropped 4K, a microphone socket, and a screen making it perfect for vlogging on the go.

Key features:

• Type: Mirrorless
• Sensor size: APS-C
• Resolution: 32.5MP
• Effective focal length: N/A
• Viewfinder: Not inbuilt
• Monitor: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth
• Max movie resolution: 4K 30p
• Size, weight: 119.6 x 70 x 49.2mm, 408g

Pros:

• Small and lightweight
• Great tilt-up touchscreen

Cons:

• No built-in viewfinder
• Relatively few native lenses

6. Canon EOS 1DX Mark III

The Canon EOS 1DX Mark III is the flagship DSLR camera of Canon. It is excellently capable and can best almost any camera DSLR or mirrorless. Light and ergonomic, it is still speedy and functional.

Its autofocus is driven by deep learning and can recognize subjects instantly. Any feature you can think of, this camera probably has it.

Key features:

• Sensor: Full-frame CMOS
• Megapixels: 20.1MP
• Autofocus: 191-point phase-detect AF points
• Screen type: 3.2-inch fixed touchscreen, 2,100,000 dots
• Continuous shooting speed: 20fps
• Movies: 4K/60p
• User level: Intermediate/expert

Pros:

• Super-fast
• Reliable
• Deep-learning autofocus
• Innovative Smart Controllers

Cons:

• No image stabilization
• Expensive
• Fixed LCD

7. Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a pocket rocket. Small and compact, but with lots of power. Its LED screen has excellent resolution, and the camera has good image quality.

It’s a perfect choice if you are looking for a compact camera.

Key features:

• Type: Compact
• Sensor size: 1.0-type
• Resolution: 20.1MP
• Effective focal length: 24-120mm
• Viewfinder: 0.39-inch, 2.36 million dots
• Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle touchscreen
• Max movie resolution: 4K
• Size, weight: 110.9 x 60.9 x 46mm, 340g

Pros:

• Outstanding handling for a small camera
• Excellent image quality

Cons:

• Relatively pricey
• 4K video quality is not the best

8. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a high-specced DSLR camera. It is great for still photography and has a tremendous 30.4MP sensor and an AF system lighting fast and performs well in low light.

It’s not as great as newer cameras when shooting anything moving quickly, though.

Key features:

• Sensor: Full-frame CMOS
• Megapixels: 30.4MP
• Autofocus: 61-point phase-detect AF points
• Screen type: 3.2-inch fixed touchscreen, 1620k-dots
• Continuous shooting speed: 7fps
• Movies: 4K/30p
• User level: Intermediate/expert

Pros:

• Great 61-point AF system
• 30.4MP sensor

Cons:

• Burst speed an average of 7fps
• Big crop factor for 4K video

9. Canon EOS 90D

The Canon EOS 90D is Canon’s newest DSLR model proving the doubters wrong, with its 32.5MP sensor and ability to capture 4K video at up to 30fps.

It’s is a beautiful camera, and if you’re not quite ready to switch from DSLR to mirrorless, this is the camera that might keep you going a bit longer.

Key features:

• Sensor: APS-C CMOS
• Megapixels: 32.5MP
• Autofocus: 45-point AF
• Screen type: 3.0-inch articulating touchscreen, 1,040K dots
• Maximum continuous shooting speed: 11fps
• Movies: 4K/30p
• User level: Enthusiast

Pros:

• Great value buy
• Fully articulated touchscreen

Cons:

• Pixel count causes noise issues
• Limited buffer capacity

Rent or subscribe to a Canon camera

We hope you gained some insight into the field of Canon cameras. Suppose you aren’t sure which one to buy quite yet. Consider renting or subscribing to your next Canon camera.

Renting or subscribing gives you the ability to try out several different cameras without committing to a specific one.

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