The best photography DSLRs combine chunky handling, great value, and powerful features, and there are DSLRs for every user level. We explain all the options and pick out the best camera buys right now. A DSLR camera is still just about the most affordable way to get into proper photography – and remember that every DSLR has a viewfinder, where that’s unusual on low-cost mirrorless cameras. In fact, you can find DSLRs on our list of best camera models of all types.

1. Canon EOS 2000D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 2000D 24.1 Megapixels DSLR Camera Body Only Quality Pictures and Cinematic Full HD Movies – Black (p/n 2728C004). Please Note: Lens is not included Easily tell superb stories with detailed photos and cinematic Full HD movies full of color, even in difficult light, using the 24.1 Megapixel EOS 2000D. Share instantly and shoot remotely with Wi-Fi* and Canon Camera Connect app. Create detailed DSLR quality pictures and cinematic Full HD movies with ease, even in difficult low light situations, using the 24.1 Megapixel EOS 2000D. Share instantly and shoot remotely with Wi-Fi*, NFC** and Canon Camera Connect app.

• Resolution: 24.1 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: Full HD
• Card Type: SD
• Format: APS-C
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo, Video
• Weight: 0-2kg

2. Canon EOS 250D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 250D 24.1MP DSLR Camera – Body Only (p/n 3454C004). This highly-portable DSLR camera is a great option for stepping up your photography from a smartphone or compact camera. Easy and enjoyable to use, the EOS 250D lets budding photographers take a more creative approach to capturing life’s big moments, and as the world’s lightest DSLR with a movable screen, it’s a camera you can take everywhere. This kit includes the EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM zoom lens, versatile for everyday shots of people and places, with a lightweight design ideal for travel. The EOS 250D has 4K movies, a 24.1-megapixel sensor, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF to capture stunning quality in vivid detail, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® letting you connect effortlessly to your smart device and share your results as you go.

• Resolution: 24.1 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: 4K
• Card Type: SD
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo
• Weight: 0-500g

3. Canon EOS 800D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 800D 24.2 Megapixel Full HD Digital SLR Camera Body Only – Black (p/n 1895C016AA). Making great quality photography easier than ever, the EOS 800D lets you shoot amazing photos and movies of the important times in your life. And because it’s a DSLR you’ll love its bright optical viewfinder that shows the world as it really is.

• Resolution: 24.2 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: Full HD
• Card Type: SD
• Format: APS-C
• Lens Mount: Canon EF, Canon EF-S
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo
• Weight: 500-1kg

4. Canon EOS 77D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 77D 24.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens – Black (p/n 1892C021AA). Realize your imagination, with a blend of performance and control that puts creativity at your fingertips. Have the confidence to explore new subjects and new ways of shooting. State-of-the-art 45-point autofocus delivers images that are packed with detail, and the EOS 77D can capture 24.2-megapixel images at a rate of 6 frames per second, helping you catch the briefest moments. A next-generation 24.2-megapixel sensor produces images that are packed with rich details – ready for editing, cropping or display. Sophisticated exposure metering technology delivers great-looking images straight from the camera, even in complex lighting conditions.

• Resolution: 24 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: 1080p
• Card Type: SD
• Format: APS-C
• Lens Mount: Canon EF, Canon EF-S
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo
• Weight: 500-1kg

5. Sony Alpha 77 A77 Mark II DSLR Camera

Sony Alpha 77 A77 Mark II 24.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera – 790 AF Points, 12fps (ILCA77M2.CEC) . The Sony Alpha a77 MkII is an extraordinary high spec enthusiast / semi-pro digital SLR camera that has a hugely detailed 24.3 megapixel Exmor® CMOS sensor. Designed to ensure you never miss the moment in also has 12fps continuous shooting for amazing action sequences, and 79 AF points for a very sophisticated and accurate focus. The BIONZ X image processor makes sure even with all this information the camera never gets flustered.

• Resolution: 24 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: HD 1080
• Card Type: SD
• Format: APS-C
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo
• Weight: 500-1kg

6. Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 80D 24.2 Megapixel APS-C Digital SLR Camera Body Only (p/n 1263C036AA). Designed as a replacement for the EOS 70D, the Canon EOS 80D offers 24.2 megapixel CMOS performance, delivering fantastic image detail and image processing power using its DIGIC 6 processor chip, which also enables Full 60p HD movie recording and a maximum frame rate of 30fps.
Focusing moves another step forward with a 45-point AF system, all of these being the cross-point type and with individual point selection. The 80D also has 27 f/8-compatible AF points for focusing in low light, even capable of working in moonlight, complementing the low light capability borne out by the ISO 100-16,000 sensitivity, expandable to ISO 25,600.

• Resolution: 24 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: HD 1080
• Card Type: SD
• Format: APS-C
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo
• Weight: 500-1kg

7. Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera

Grade B Canon EOS 7D Mark II 20.2 Megapixel APS-C Digital SLR Camera Body Only with W-E1 Wi-fi Adapter (Canon p/n 9128B156AA).  For both still images and movies, the Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a camera for capturing high-speed action. With its winning combination of super-fast frame rate, 65-point AF and ISO sensitivity up to ISO 51,200 you will be the first on the scene to get the best images. Responsive handling and a generous buffer mean that you can keep shooting and not be hampered by camera limitations.

• Resolution: 20 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: HD 1080
• Card Type: CF, SD
• Format: APS-C
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo
• Weight: 500-1kg

8. Canon EOS 90D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 90D 32.5 Megapixel, APS-C Sensor Digital SLR Body Only. The EOS 90D comes with 10 fps continuous shooting, a 32.5-megapixel sensor and 45 points cross-type autofocusing that tracks moving objects with phenomenal speed and precision. It’s a great camera for wildlife enthusiasts and sports fans, with its APS-C size sensor that extends the effective reach of telephoto lenses. A 220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor ensures accurate exposures and helps the camera recognize and follow faces and other objects. The EOS 90D features a bright, clear optical viewfinder that shows the world as it really is, in real-time.

• Resolution: 32.5 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: Full HD
• Format: APS-C
• Sensor Type: CMOS

9. Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 6D Mark II 26.2 Megapixel Full Frame Digital SLR Camera – Body Only (p/n 1897C027AA). The Canon EOS 6D MK II is a full-frame 35mm frame digital SLR camera featuring a dual pixel CMOS sensor with 26.2 million effective pixels, full HD video, and Wi-Fi and GPS tracking making it ideal for location shooting as well as in the studio.

• Resolution: 26.2 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: HD 1080
• Card Type: SD
• Format: Full Frame
• Lens Mount: Canon EF
• Sensor Size: 35.9 x 24.0mm
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo

10. Sony a99 II DSLR Camera

Sony a99 II 42.4MP 4K Full Frame Sensor Digital SLR Camera Body Only (p/n ILCA-99M2). The α99 II delivers the next level in significantly swift high-precision AF, faster continuous shooting, and stunning resolution — the best performance in A-mount. Experience ingenuity perfected through Sony’s latest camera innovations: newly developed high-speed high-precision Hybrid Phase Detection AF, AF/AE tracking in 12fps continuous shooting, body-integrated 5-axis image stabilization, and advanced 4K movie functions. Translucent Mirror Technology enables the Hybrid Phase Detection AF System consisting of two AF sensors. The dedicated 79-point AF sensor provides high-precision focusing and depth detection, while the 399-point focal-plane AF sensor on the image sensor supplies wider coverage. During the continuous shooting at up to 12fps, AF tracking captures motion once nearly invisible to human eyes.

• Resolution: 42 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: 4K
• Card Type: SD
• Format: Full Frame
• Sensor Type: EXMOR CMOS
• Type: Photo, Video
• Weight: 500-1kg

11. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 30.4 Megapixel Full-Frame Sensor Digital SLR Camera Body Only (p/n 1483C026AA). Enjoy superb image quality, whatever you are photographing. From street reportage to location portraiture and landscapes in the evening light, the EOS 5D Mark IV captures incredible detail, even in extreme contrast. 4K video delivers new levels of performance. Continuous 7fps shooting helps when chasing the perfect moment, while GPS keeps a record of your movements. Wi-Fi and NFC make wireless control and image sharing quick and easy.

• Resolution: 30 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: 4K
• Card Type: CF, SD
• Lens Format: Full Frame
• Sensor Size: 36 x 24mm
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Type: Photo

12. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II 20.2MP Full-Frame Professional Digital SLR Body Only with 4K Video (p/n 0931C009AA). Immense power. Phenomenal speed. A remarkable combination of innovation and refinement.
Building on a heritage of sophisticated innovation, the EOS-1D X Mark II is blazingly fast. Up to 14 fps (up to 16 fps in Live View mode) can be captured at a burst rate of up to 170 RAWs with a CFast™ card, and an improved 61-point AF system helps deliver clean, sharp images quickly, even in dim light. This remarkable speed means faster recording too: 4K video can be recorded at up to 60 fps with smooth AF and strikingly clear detail.

• Resolution: 20 Megapixels
• Video Resolution: 4K, HD 1080
• Card Type: CF, CFast 2.0
• Format: Full Frame
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Weight: 1kg-2kg