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Best DSLR Camera in 2021 Complete Reviews and Comparisons

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Mirrorless cameras may be all the rage right now, but that doesn’t mean that the DSLRs are not up to the challenge. Many camera manufacturers are still releasing high-quality offerings fitted with many of the same features as some of their mirrorless models.

Many advantages still come with using a DSLR. Many of them have optical viewfinders and good ergonomic designs.

They tend to stand up to a lot more and have more durable components that last a long time. No matter if you are a novice or a seasoned photographer, choosing the right DSLR may be just the thing to elevate your product to the next level.

But there are many different options available, and to sift through them could take you quite a while.

So to help you out, we have compiled this guide that not only covers what you should look for when making your decision but a few in-depth reviews of some of the best DSLR cameras.

So if you are on the hunt for a new camera and are considering making it a DSLR, keep reading, and hopefully, we can help shorten your search. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

DSLR Camera Reviews

Nikon D3500

The first DSLR that we will look at is from one of the leading names in photography … Nikon. The D3500 is designed with features and a build that makes it easy and comfortable to use.

Product Highlights

Here are the main features you get with this DSLR camera:

  • Multiple shooting modes
  • Macro lens
  • 1080p HD video capable
  • Bluetooth compatible
  • 24.2 million MP
  • 23.5 mm x 15.6 DX sensor
  • SD, SDHC, SDXC storage
  • ISO 100 – 25, 600
  • 3” LCD monitor
  • 11 AF points
  • x3 Optical zoom
  • Dimensions 3.9” x 4.9”
  • Weight (body only) – 12.9 oz.

The Good

Starting with the compact frame of the D3500 and ending with the high-quality image, this model from Nikon hits all the high points of a great DSLR.

When you get down to the model’s features, the inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity and the ability to shoot at 5fps continuously elevate this unit’s performance to even higher levels.

The Bad

Now just because it seems like it is a perfect choice,  there are still a few things you should be aware of.

The LCD screen is fixed and does not support a touch screen. This could make use of the model a little more cumbersome. The live view is also contrast-based, and that may not give you a true feel on how the image will come out.

Pros

  • Unit is designed with a compact frame
  • Crafted to be able to shoot continuously in 5FPS
  • Capable of transferring images through Bluetooth
  • The image quality of the camera is outstanding

Cons

  • Built-in fixed LCD with no touch support
  • Designed with a contrast-based live view

Canon EOS 90D

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If you are looking for a camera that can offer you the ability to use it as a camera for photographs and video, this next model could be a good choice for you.

The Canon EOS 90D is built to deliver a wide range of image/video formats while also delivering quality images.

Product Highlights

Here are the main features that you get with this DSLR camera:

  • 32.5 MP APS-C sensor
  • Continuous 10fps
  • 4K & HD video
  • 45 point AF system
  • Capable of being used as a webcam
  • Multi-controller customization
  • 3” fixed LCD screen
  • Bluetooth & Wi-Fi compatible
  • SD, SDHC, & SDXC memory card compatible
  • ISO 200 – 25,600
  • 3.5mm audio input
  • Dimensions – 3” x 5.5” x 4.1”
  • Weight – 1.3 lbs.

The Good

If you live in a wet climate or do a lot of nature photography around water, the Canon 90D is a nice option. The body is designed with a weather seal.

Along with this, the unit provides good battery life. The Canon 90D is also capable of filming high-quality video and is fitted with a fully articulated LCD touchscreen.

The Bad

We find a few issues with this model that we would like to address before making your final choice. The in-body image stabilization is not on the same level as many of its competitors. On top of that, the autofocus lags a bit between the body and the viewfinder mode.

Pros

  • The camera is designed with a weather-sealed build
  • Comes with a pretty good battery life
  • LCD screen is a fully articulated touch screen
  • The video capability of the unit is very powerful

Cons

  • The model doesn’t have good in-body image stabilization
  • Issues with AF lagging in viewfinder mode

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

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Do you travel? Or vlog? Then the next DSLR camera is a great model for you. The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a compact camera that offers you all the features to elevate your video or photography to the next level.

Product Highlights

Here are the main features that you get with this DSLR camera:

  • 26.2 MP CMOS sensor (full-frame)
  • 45 point AF system
  • Optical viewfinder
  • DIGIC 7 image processor
  • 3” LCD touch screen (vari-angle)
  • Full HD video
  • Wireless connectivity capable
  • 200 – 25600 ISO range
  • x1 optical zoom
  • SD, SDHC, & SDXC memory card compatible
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • USB 2.0 port
  • Dimensions – 2.9” x 5.7” x 4.4”
  • Weight – 3.45 lbs.

The Good

This may be the best DSLR on the list if you are a vlogger or YouTuber. It is built with a full-frame images sensor that allows you to capture more of the image and offers an autofocus system that is pretty darn good.

This system offers the user a 45-point system that will help keep everything in focus. The controls are touch screens and have been refined for easier use as well. Oh, yeah, and it is Wi-Fi and GPS compatible.

The Bad

The camera does have a few issues, though, and these may be enough to cause some to not consider it as one of their choices.

Though the AF system is pretty good, the coverage area is smaller than other options available today. The unit also is not fitted with a USB 3.0 port, which may make transferring files to your laptop a little more challenging.

Pros

  • Built with a full-frame 26MP image sensor
  • Crafted with touchscreen controls that have been refined
  • Designed with a 45 point AF system
  • Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi capability

Cons

  • The coverage area for the AF is small
  • Issues with the lack of USB 3.0 port

Canon EOS Rebel SL3

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Another entry from the iconic camera brand Canon. The SL3 is a compact option fitted with some of the best internal components and sensors to ensure it delivers quality images, whether still or moving.

Product Highlights

Here are the main features that you get with this DSLR camera:

  • 24.1 MP APS-C sensor
  • CMOS AF system (9 points)
  • 4K video
  • 3” LCD touchscreen
  • Wireless connectivity compatible
  • Digic 8 Image processor
  • 100 – 25,600 ISO range
  • Optical viewfinder
  • Creative Assist feature
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Dimension – 2.7” x 4.8” x 3.6”
  • Weight – 1.5 lbs.

The Good

This is a lightweight option that is easy to use and durable. This model has a great daylight image quality ideal for those that do a lot of photography in well-lit areas.

Going back to the design, we love the Rebel SL3 because the buttons that unit are big enough to use easily. On top of that, this model comes with an upgraded image sensor from the previous model, which gives it more megapixels to play with.

The Bad

One of the weakest aspects of this model is the autofocus system. With this camera, the system only uses 9 points to sample from, affecting the image. There also have been some issues with the build quality of the optical viewfinder.

Pros

  • The overall design of the camera is lightweight and comfortable to use
  • Daylight image quality is excellent
  • Buttons to control the aspects of shooting are good-sized
  • Outfitted with an upgraded sensor – DIGIC 8

Cons

  • Not as many AF points could be a problem for some
  • Some issues with optical viewfinder quality

Nikon D7500

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Our last entry on the list is from Nikon, and it offers quite an array of specifications. From the build to the features, the D7500 is an outstanding option for almost any camera enthusiast.

Product Highlights

Here are the main features that you get with this DSLR camera:

  • 22MP APS-C sensor
  • 3.2” adjustable LCD touch screen display
  • 51 point AF system
  • 8fps continuous shooting
  • 4K/HD video w/ stereo sound
  • Auto ISO system
  • 100 – 51200 ISO range
  • Wireless connectivity compatible
  • x5 optical zoom
  • Dimension – 12.52” x 5.98” x 8.5”
  • Weight – 1.7 lbs.

The Good

Nikon delivers another great model that is fitted with tons of great features and built using high-quality components. One of the things many photographers like is that the image buffer can hold 50 uncompressed RAW photos.

On top of that, the unit gives the user high performance and easy touchscreen controls, which offers them super control over their final product. All of that plus a refined AF system is why we knew it had to be on this list.

The Bad

But like with everything, there are few flaws when it comes to this model from Nikon. The first is that though it is capable of 4K video, it is cropped significantly. Plus, the rear screen has a low resolution, which may be a problem for some.

Pros

  • The image buffer can hold 50 RAWs (uncompressed)
  • High ISO-performance gives it more control
  • Fast and easy to use touch screen controls
  • AF fine control tune system is automated and useful

Cons

  • Issues with the 4K video being cropped too much
  • The rear screen has a low-resolution quality

Buyer’s Guide

The models above are some of the best on the market today, and we came to this conclusion by using our own list of factors. These factors are common ones that every photographer will agree that can make or break a model.

Because we used them to create our list, we thought you might use them to help you make your choice. By sharing this information, you will see why we chose the models above.

So here are the factors we used to build our list and the ones we feel you should consider when looking for the right DSLR camera for you and you need:

Sensor Size: APS-C or Full Frame

The sensor may well be the most important factor in considering all of the models we looked at. In fact, it is even more important than the megapixels offered by the camera. Most modern models have enough MP’s to suit anybody’s purpose. The money is in the sensor.

With DSLRs, you have two choices—APS-C and Full frame. The first type (APS-C) is smaller and only uses the center part of the lens.

If your DSLR has this sensor, you will look at your images that seem like you used a longer lens. Cameras fitted with this type of sensor are also a little more budget-friendly, lighter, and more compact.

Those cameras that come with a full-frame sensor are most often found on professional-grade models. These sensors will use the whole lens and maintain a traditional focal length. They will also afford the user more defined details and less noise. On top of this, the camera will show more depth of field, and the user will achieve stunning bokeh.

Image Quality

We know we said above that MPs are not as important as the sensor, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important. In fact, when it comes to image quality, they play a vital role in the level of quality you get. The higher the megapixel count, the better the image will be.

But remember, most new models come with enough megapixels to suit almost anybody’s needs for image requirements.

One feature you may look for is a low noise processor. This will reduce the noise present in the image, which is especially nice in low light situations. Apart from the actual components of the body, another factor to look at is the lens.

Speed

DSLR cameras are just naturally faster shooting as they have quick startups and absolutely no shutter lag. But there are other factors to look at that play a role in the speed of this camera.

The first is the autofocusing system, and the second is the burst rate. Both are important, especially if you take many action images or plan to use your camera for video photography.

When it comes to the autofocus system, you want to look for one that offers multiple focus points on both moving and still images.

The more the points of focus, the more of the frame will be covered. Having this in the camera build will make for less missed and blurry images, which every photographer wants. This is the metric that shows how many frames per second you regarding the burst rate and shoot.

Those photographers looking to do a lot of action photography will want a camera with a high rate. This means that the camera will take more shots in rapid succession, capturing all the movement you are looking for.

ISO-Level Range

The ISO-level range also plays a part in image quality. For the best image quality, you will want a camera with a high ISO sensitivity. This helps with low light and full light situations. The higher the ISO range, the more versatility you have as well.

Most modern DSLRs will come with a sensitivity range between 200 and 25,600. Some options go lower, and some go higher, but as long as it has this, you will be able to work in both low and normal light settings.

If you’re new to photography, ISO is important for two reasons. It sets the volume of light that your image needs to be properly exposed. Smaller numbers require more light and vice versa. This also affects the shutter speed needed. Less light requires a faster shutter speed.

Video Recording

Gone are the days where you needed a separate camera to film video. With the saturation of social media platforms that accept video content, many people have taken advantage of having video capability in their DSLR cameras.

With this, though, comes more to consider when choosing your camera. Most cameras now offer at least 1080p, but many are now coming with 4K capability.

You will want to consider what you will be filming and what platform you plan to use that content on. Along with this, you need to pay attention to what FPS you can shoot at.

The higher the FPS, the more information you will get, which is great if you are looking to slow the footage down for an epic slow-motion sequence.

You should also, if shooting video, pay attention to the audio capacity of the camera. Does it have a mic input jack? If not, what are the specs of the in-body mic if it even comes with one? All of these should be considered when looking at the video recording capability of the model.

Image Stabilization

This is a feature that will help you take pictures in hard to work lighting situations. Having a good image stabilization system will help you not have to work your ISO levels too hard.

In essence, this feature helps keep the camera movement from causing blurring, allowing for slower shutter speeds even in a low light situation. There are two types of image stabilization … lens-based and in-camera.

The lens-based option uses a lens floating in the camera that is controlled electronically. These lenses shift when the camera moves.

On the other hand, in-camera options are close to the same system, but instead of electrically moving the lens, they are physically designed to move the image sensor. Each has its own plusses and minuses.

Manual Exposure Controls

Having auto settings is nice on the fly, but you want full control over your exposure if you are a serious photographer or videographer. Not only does this allow you to adjust as you go, but it gives you more control over the creative aspects of the shot.

When it comes to the aperture, you can work on field depth with control over this.

So if you need a shallower depth of field for your image or create some epic bokeh, controlling this is essential. Another aspect of exposure is shutter speed. Having control of this aspect will allow you to get creative with capturing motion.

With manual controls, you will have control over all of these aspects, plus ISO. This will allow you to build your own style and adjust for specific scenarios that auto modes may not handle.

Connectivity

With the way that content is ingested, and as connected as we all are, it is not surprising that one thing you should look at is the camera’s connectivity.

You want to look for one that can interact with your other smart devices and computers, preferably via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This will allow you to transfer your files wirelessly to a location designated for storage and will enable you to keep shooting for longer.

Plus, it is a quick way to get your images to their final destination. For instance, if you are shooting and want to upload the images, you just shot to Instagram. You take the shot, send it via Bluetooth to your phone. Use your image editing app and then upload straight to Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

With all that information we laid out above, there are inevitably some questions you have. To help you with this, we gathered together some of the most commonly asked questions online and answered them below.

What is a DSLR Camera?

The letters DSLR are an acronym for digital single-lens reflex. This is what makes the camera different from other options on the market. The single-lens reflex has a special system that allows you to capture those images.

It starts with the light entering through the lens, and from there, it hits a mirror, which transfers the image to the image sensor. From there, that image is transmitted to the viewfinder and captured on your memory card once you push the right button.

What is the Difference Between DSLR and SLR Cameras?

The two cameras though they do the same function, differ greatly. The best way to go through this is to take it factor by factor.

Tech

Both options use a single-lens reflex technology. But with DSLRs, many of the cameras will offer an LCD screen that delivers live digital viewing.

Sensors

This may be where they differ the most. SLRs are analog/film cameras, and of course, DSLRs are digital.

Video

SLRs are unable to record video, and DSLRs can.

Quality/Resolution

This is where the SLR shines, as, with film cameras, they tend to offer better contrast, color, and dynamic range. DSLRs try to replicate the look of the real film but often don’t offer as much information. Of course, if you shoot in RAW or Log, you can get more information to work within the editing process, which may help you get closer to the film look.

Price

SLRs tend to be more expensive because they are less saturated on the market.

How to Care for and Protect Your DSLR Camera?

There are a couple of things to keep in mind when it comes to care and protection. One of the biggest is to make sure you store and transport the camera in a camera bag.

These bags are cushioned and will keep the camera from bouncing around, potentially damaging the body itself and its inner components.

When using the camera, try always to use a wrist or neck strap. This will help balance the camera’s weight and reduce the chance of you dropping it when in use. You will also want to make sure you do not leave your camera batteries when not in use.

If you want more in-depth information check out this video.

What’s the Difference Between EOS and DSLR?

EOS stands for electro-optical system and is a proprietary name from Canon’s autofocusing system. DSLR is the type of camera.

Final Thoughts

This guide has covered what to look for when shopping for a DSLR camera; it has given you a few great choices to consider and even answered some common questions.

We gathered all this information into one sort so that we might help you make your decision-making process less stressful and easier. Hopefully, we have done just that for you, and you are ready to get out there and get creative.