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The Best Mirrorless Cameras under $1800

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Fujifilm

X-T2 Mirrorless Digital Camera

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Panasonic Lumix GH5

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Features

  • Dual image stabilization: 5 axis dual image stabilization corrects all lenses, including classic lenses not equipped with O. I. S, to eliminate Blur and nearly eliminate body and lens shake in both photo and 4K video recording.
  • Splash/Freeze Proof Design: Freeze proof to 10 degrees the durable magnesium alloy body withstands heavy use in the field; Splash/dust proof construction with weather sealing on every Joint, dial and button.
  • Connectivity & Ports: 3.5 millimeter audio port, connect to devices with USB 3. 0, an external monitor or external Recorder with a Full size HDMI port; available Twin SD card slots (UHS II U3 compatible).
  • 4K video capture: records silky smooth 4K 60P/50P (QFHD 4K: 3840 x 2160/ MOV or MP4) video with internal 4: 2: 2 10 bit 4K video recording, Plus exclusive 6K photo and 4K post focus records photos up to 60Fps.
  • Professional photo & video: 20. 3 Megapixel micro Four thirds sensor with no low pass filter to capture sharp images with a high dynamic range and artifact free performance.

Pros

  • ⊕ EVF.
  • ⊕ Wi-Fi.
  • ⊕ Superlative video.
  • ⊕ 10.3fps Raw capture.
  • ⊕ Vari-angle touch LCD.

Cons

  • ⊖ Omits built-in flash.

Fujifilm X-T3

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Features

  • 2.16M phase detection pixels across entire frame and low light phase detection limits has been increased over X T2 by 2 stops, from 1EV to 3EV.
  • 4K movie recording internal SD card 4K/60P 4: 2: 0 10bit recording and the first Mirrorless digital camera with APS C or larger sensor that is capable of 4K/60P 4: 2: 2 10bit HDMI output.
  • 16 film Simulation modes: Including eterna/cinema, B and w adjustment: 9~+9.
  • 3.69 million dot OLED color viewfinder with 0.75x magnification and blackout free burst shooting.
  • New 26.1MP X Trans CMOS 4 sensor with X Processor 4 image processing engine.

Pros

  • ⊕ Wi-Fi.
  • ⊕ 4K video.
  • ⊕ 30fps at 16.6MP.
  • ⊕ Tactile controls.
  • ⊕ Tilting touch LCD.

Cons

  • ⊖ No built-in flash.
  • ⊖ Small capture buffer.
  • ⊖ No in-body stabilization.
  • ⊖ Body isn't weather-sealed.
  • ⊖ Omits in-body stabilization.

Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless Digital Camera

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Features

  • High precision 0.48 inch, 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder featuring a magnification of 0.77x and Ultra fast Real Time Viewfinder with a lag time of 0.005sec.
  • Dust and moisture resistant body with approximately 63 points of weather sealing; Freeze resistance to 14 Degree Fahrenheit.
  • Tempered glass 1.04 million dot high-precision 3 Inches tilting LCD monitor with three directional tilt and shutter type is focal plane shutter.
  • Full HD and 4K 3840x2160 30P/25P/24P shooting (Using a card with the UHS Speed Class 3 or higher).
  • 24.3MP X Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor reduces moiré and false colors to improve image quality and X Processor Pro engine increases response times, achieves faster AF, lower noise and better color.

Pros

  • ⊕ Wi-Fi.
  • ⊕ Fast performing.
  • ⊕ Superb handling.
  • ⊕ Large, crisp EVF.
  • ⊕ 4K video capture.

Cons

  • ⊖ No in-camera flash.
  • ⊖ Very high price point.
  • ⊖ Raw buffer could be larger.

Nikon Z6

Best Mirrorless
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Features

  • 273-Point on-sensor Phase detect AF system.
  • Nikon-designed 24. 5MP backside illuminated image sensor.
  • Compatible with NIKKOR Z lenses, over 360 F-mount NIKKOR lenses.
  • Up to 12 fps; 4K Ultra-HD video; 6K time-lapse; 1080P/120Fps slow motion.
  • Large, full frame Z mount for Revolutionary optical performance.

Pros

  • ⊕ 4K video.
  • ⊕ Big, sharp EVF.
  • ⊕ Refined handling.
  • ⊕ Tilting touch LCD.
  • ⊕ Shoots up to 12fps.

Cons

  • ⊖ Only one card slot.
  • ⊖ No PC Sync socket.
  • ⊖ Limited XQD support.
  • ⊖ Limited buffer depth.
  • ⊖ Sensor can attract dust.

Specs

  • Movies: 4K.
  • Viewfinder: EVF.
  • Maximum continuous shooting rate: 12fps.
  • Resolution: 24.5MP.
  • Sensor size: Full-frame.
  • User level: Intermediate/expert.
  • Monitor: 3.2-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 2,100,000 dots.