TOP 15 Most Popular Cameras September 2023
Thanks to Y'all Camera Decision readers, we get access to invaluable information about the trends in the digital camera world. Using this date, I put together the list of 15 most popular cameras by Camera Decision readers.
It is no surprise that cameras that were introduced just this month such as the Sony Alpha A7CR , Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark II , Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Sony Alpha A7C Mark II makes the Top 15, but little shocked the Sony Alpha A7R V (happens to my personal favorite camera of all-time) that was released back in 2022 is still at the very top of the list! Nikon Zf could't make the list because it was just announced yesterday so didn't have enough hits yet.
Another surprise is to have the Canon EOS R3 in Top 15 even though I rarely hear anybody talking about this excellent camera (although limited by its relatively low-res 24MP sensor in my opinion).
At the end of the post, there is a large comparison table of these 15 cameras for further comparison.
Here is the list:
TOP 15 MOST POPULAR CAMERAS SEPTEMBER 2023
1. Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha A7R V Sony A7R V Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2022-10-26
61MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50 - 102800)
Sony E Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 8.0-stops)
3.20" Fully articulated Screen
9440k dot Electronic viewfinder
10.0fps (7.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
8K - 7680 x 4320 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
723g. 131 x 97 x 82 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Replaced Sony Alpha A7R IV Compare
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Sony Alpha A7R V at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
2. Sony Alpha A7CR Sony Alpha A7CR
Sony A7CR Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-08-29
61MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 102800)
Sony E Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 7.0-stops)
3.00" Fully articulated Screen
2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
8.0fps continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
515g. 124 x 71 x 63 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Read the Review Check Price at: Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Alpha A7CR at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
3. Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark II
Panasonic G9 II Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-09-12
25MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 50-25600)
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 8.0-stops)
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
14.0fps (60.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 5760 x 2880 video resolution
300fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
658g. 134 x 102 x 90 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Replaced Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Compare
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark II at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
4. Sony Alpha a6700 Sony Alpha a6700
Sony A6700 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-07-12
26MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50-102400)
Sony E Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 5.0-stops)
3.00" Fully articulated Screen
2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
11.0fps continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
493g. 122 x 69 x 75 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Replaced Sony Alpha a6600 Compare
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Sony Alpha a6700 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
5. Fujifilm GFX 100 II Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100 II Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-09-12
102MP - Medium format BSI-CMOS Sensor
ISO 80 - 12800 ( expands to 40 - 102400)
Fujifilm G Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 8.0-stops)
3.20" Tilting Screen
9440k dot Electronic viewfinder
8.0fps continuous shooting
4K (DCI) - 8192 x 4320 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
1030g. 152 x 117 x 99 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Replaced Fujifilm GFX 100 Compare
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Fujifilm GFX 100 II at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
6. Sony Alpha A7C Mark II Sony Alpha A7C Mark II
Sony A7C Mark II Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-08-29
33MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
Sony E Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 7.0-stops)
3.00" Fully articulated Screen
2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
10.0fps continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
514g. 124 x 71 x 63 mm
Weather-sealed Body
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Sony Alpha A7C Mark II at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
7. Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20
Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-05-24
26MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 51200)
Fujifilm X Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 7.0-stops)
3.00" Fully articulated Screen
2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
8.0fps (20.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
6K - 6240 x 4160 video resolution
240fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
491g. 127 x 85 x 65 mm
Replaced Fujifilm X-S10 Compare
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Fujifilm X-S20 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
8. Sony Alpha A7 IV Sony Alpha A7 IV
Sony A7 IV Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2021-10-21
33MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
Sony E Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 5.5-stops)
3.00" Fully articulated Screen
3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
10.0fps continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
659g. 129 x 97 x 81 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Replaced Sony Alpha A7 III Compare
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Sony Alpha A7 IV at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
9. Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R8
Canon R8 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-02-08
24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
Canon RF Mount
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
6.0fps (40.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
180fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
461g. 133 x 86 x 70 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Read the Review Check Price at: Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EOS R8 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
10. Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R100
Canon R100 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-05-24
24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 100-25600)
Canon RF Mount
3.00" Fixed Screen
2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
6.5fps continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
356g. 116 x 86 x 69 mm
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Canon EOS R100 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
11. Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50
Canon R50 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-02-08
24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 100-51200)
Canon RF Mount
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
12.0fps (15.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
375g. 116 x 86 x 69 mm
Read the Review Check Price at: Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EOS R50 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
12. Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2022-11-02
40MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64-51200)
Fujifilm X Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 7.0-stops)
3.00" Tilting Screen
3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
15.0fps (13.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
6K - 6240 x 4160 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
557g. 130 x 91 x 64 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Replaced Fujifilm X-T4 Compare
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Fujifilm X-T5 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
13. Nikon Z8 Nikon Z8
Nikon Z8 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2023-05-10
46MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
ISO 64 - 25600 ( expands to 32 - 102400)
Nikon Z Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 6.0-stops)
3.20" Tilting Screen
3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
30.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
8K - 7680 x 4320 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
910g. 144 x 119 x 83 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Read the Review Check Price at: Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z8 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
14. Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon R6 II Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2022-11-02
24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
Canon RF Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 8.0-stops)
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
12.0fps (40.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
180fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
680g. 138 x 98 x 88 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Replaced Canon EOS R6 Compare
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
15. Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS R3
Canon R3 Key Specs
Announcement Date: 2021-09-14
24MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
Canon RF Mount
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 8.0-stops)
3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
12.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
6K - 6000 x 3164 video resolution
120fps High-Speed Video
Built-in Wireless
Built-in GPS
1015g. 150 x 143 x 87 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Read the Review Check Price at: Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EOS R3 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU
FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON Model Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha A7CR Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark II Sony Alpha a6700 Fujifilm GFX 100 II Sony Alpha A7C Mark II Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha A7 IV Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon Z8 Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS R3 Sensor Resolution 61.0 MP 61.0 MP 25.0 MP 26.0 MP 102.0 MP 33.0 MP 26.0 MP 33.0 MP 24.0 MP 24.0 MP 24.0 MP 40.0 MP 46.0 MP 24.0 MP 24.0 MP Announced Date 2022-10-26 2023-08-29 2023-09-12 2023-07-12 2023-09-12 2023-08-29 2023-05-24 2021-10-21 2023-02-08 2023-05-24 2023-02-08 2022-11-02 2023-05-10 2022-11-02 2021-09-14 Camera Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS Live MOS BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS X-Trans CMOS Stacked CMOS CMOS Stacked CMOS Sensor Size Full frame Full frame Four Thirds APS-C Medium format Full frame APS-C Full frame Full frame APS-C APS-C APS-C Full frame Full frame Full frame Sensor Sensitivity ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50 - 102800) ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50 - 102800) ISO 100 - 25600( expands to 50-25600) ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50-102400) ISO 80 - 12800( expands to 40 - 102400) ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) ISO 160 - 12800( expands to 80 - 51200) ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) ISO 100 - 102400( expands to 50 - 204800) ISO 100 - 12800( expands to 100-25600) ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 100-51200) ISO 125 - 12800( expands to 64-51200) ISO 64 - 25600( expands to 32 - 102400) ISO 100 - 102400( expands to 50 - 204800) ISO 100 - 102400( expands to 50 - 204800) Lens Mount Sony E Sony E Micro Four Thirds Sony E Fujifilm G Sony E Fujifilm X Sony E Canon RF Canon RF Canon RF Fujifilm X Nikon Z Canon RF Canon RF Image Stabil. Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 5.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops) Digital only No Digital only Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 6.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) Eye Tracking Focus Weight 723g 515g 658g 493g 1030g 514g 491g 659g 461g 356g 375g 557g 910g 680g 1015g Dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm 124 x 71 x 63mm 134 x 102 x 90mm 122 x 69 x 75mm 152 x 117 x 99mm 124 x 71 x 63mm 127 x 85 x 65mm 129 x 97 x 81mm 133 x 86 x 70mm 116 x 86 x 69mm 116 x 86 x 69mm 130 x 91 x 64mm 144 x 119 x 83mm 138 x 98 x 88mm 150 x 143 x 87mm Weather Sealing Focus Points 693 693 779 759 425 759 425 759 1053 143 651 425 493 4897 1053 Animal Eye Tracking Focus Stacking Post Focus Focus Bracket Minimum Shutter 30 sec 30 sec 60 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 900 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 15 sec 900 sec 30 sec 30 sec Maximum Shutter 1/8000sec 1/4000sec 1/8000sec 1/4000sec 1/4000sec 1/4000sec 1/4000sec 1/8000sec 1/4000sec 1/4000sec 1/4000sec 1/8000sec 1/32000sec 1/8000sec 1/8000sec Continuous Drive 10.0fps 8.0fps 14.0fps 11.0fps 8.0fps 10.0fps 8.0fps 10.0fps 6.0fps 6.5fps 12.0fps 15.0fps 30.0fps 12.0fps 12.0fps Built-in Flash Max Video Reso 7680 x 4320 3840 x 2160 5760 x 2880 3840 x 2160 8192 x 4320 3840 x 2160 6240 x 4160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 6240 x 4160 7680 x 4320 3840 x 2160 6000 x 3164 Video fps at Max 25p, 23.98p 60p, 50p,48p, 30p, 25p, 24p 30p,24p 120p, 60p, 50p,30p,25p,24p 30p, 25p, 24p 60p, 50p,48p, 30p, 25p, 24p 30p,25p,24p,23.98p 60p, 50p,48p, 30p, 25p, 24p 60p,30p,24p 24p 30p,24p 30p,25p,24p 30p, 25p, 24p 60p,30p,24p 60p, 30p, 24p,23.98p Video Formats MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 High Speed Video 120fps 120fps 300fps 240fps 120fps 120fps 240fps 120fps 180fps 120fps 120fps 120fps 120fps 180fps 120fps Storage Slot 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 UHS Support UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-I UHS-I UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II UHS-II Battery Life 600 520 390 570 540 540 750 600 290 370 370 580 330 580 760 Battery Model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100 DMW-BLK22 NP-FZ1000 NP-W235 NP-FZ100 NP-W235 NP-FZ100 LP-E17 LP-E17 LP-E17 NP-W235 EN-EL15c LP-E6NH LP-E19 RAW Video Webcam Anti Flicker Microphone Port Headphone Port Wifi Weather Sealing Timelapse Screen Type Fully articulated Fully articulated Fully articulated Fully articulated Tilting Fully articulated Fully Articulated Fully articulated Fully articulated Fixed Fully articulated Tilting Tilting Fully articulated Fully articulated Top LCD LCD Size 3.20" 3.00" 3.00" 3.00" 3.20" 3.00" 3.00" 3.00" 3.00" 3.00" 3.00" 3.00" 3.20" 3.00" 3.20" Screen dots 2360000 1030000 1840000 1040000 2360000 1030000 1840000 1440000 1620000 1040000 1620000 1840000 2088960 1620000 4150000 Touch Screen Viewfinder Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 0.9x 0.7x 0.8x 0.71x 0.86x 0.7x 0.62x 0.78x 0.76x 0.59x 0.59x 0.8x 0.8x 0.76x 0.76x Viewfinder Resolution 9,440,000 2,360,000 3,680,000 2,359,000 9,440,000 2,360,000 2,360,000 3,690,000 2,360,000 2,360,000 2,360,000 3,690,000 3,686,400 3,690,000 5,760,000 Selfie Friendly Screen High Resolution Mode AF Joystick Bluetooth Full-size HDMI Port Gyro data Stabilization Vehicle Tracking Eye Control AF Live Composition Price Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo
