This article is the third part of the review for the “Buyer's Guide”, in which you will find the most interesting models of cameras of the season with an average cost of up to 40,000 rubles. We tried to assemble cameras from a wide variety of categories here: from top compact cameras and compacts with super zoom to budget SLR cameras and entry-level mirrorless cameras that give maximum image quality and shooting capabilities for their price. When purchasing a camera from this category, be sure that with it you will be able to realize most of the creative ideas that can only come to the mind of a amateur photographer. Despite the fact that some cameras from the list were not even released this year, they retained their potential and can compete on equal terms with many new products of their class. Of course, only the cameras of a higher price category will offer you the most advanced features and capabilities.

Canon cameras up to 40,000 rubles

Canon EOS 200D

This model of the SLR camera replaced the Canon EOS 100D, which was released four years ago, which was the most compact amateur SLR with advanced features. The Canon EOS 200D is also aimed at beginning amateur photographers who only enter the world of photography, but want to conscientiously master its basics and then move forward to professional skills.

Buy Canon EOS 200D First, they will be helped by a friendly and familiar touch-screen interface with clear graphic tips and training elements. The EOS 200D is equipped with a large rotary touch screen with a graphical user interface.

As they develop, photographers with the EOS 200D will be able to master all the necessary manual settings and functions to get high-quality images in a wide variety of conditions. Compared to its predecessor, this model is slightly larger in size and weight (122.4 × 92.6 × 69.8 mm and 453 grams). The Canon EOS 200D is a modern camera in which the latest developments of the manufacturer are reflected: a 24 megapixel CMOS sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system, DIGIC 7 processor. Thanks to this, the amateur model is not inferior in quality to shooting more expensive Canon SLR cameras.

We recommend buying this model complete with the new “whale” lens EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM. But the Canon EOS 200D, of course, is compatible with all Canon EF-S and EF ruler lenses.

The rate of fire of the Canon EOS 200D reaches 5 frames per second - enough to shoot a story or a hectic family holiday. Movies can be recorded in Full HD format at 60 frames per second, and the optical stabilizer and a very quiet autofocus drive in a regular lens are especially useful for videographers.

Canon EOS 200D / Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM Settings: ISO 100, F7.1, 1/320 s, 135.0 mm equiv.

The camera has a Wi-Fi module (with support for NFC technology) and Bluetooth for wireless communication with mobile devices, compatible Canon cameras and printers. The battery life compared to the EOS 100D is almost doubled and amounts to 650 frames.

We are used to the fact that SLR cameras come in classic black, but with the Canon EOS 200D the situation is different: there are silver-brown and white options.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Buy Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II is an advanced compact camera with many useful functions for photographers with different levels of training, which makes it one of the best options for daily shooting. The camera has small dimensions and weight (106 × 61 × 42 mm, 319 grams with battery). It is equipped with a 20-megapixel 1 ? CMOS sensor with rear illumination, a powerful modern DIGIC 7 image processing processor, a universal fast lens with a focal length range of 24–100.8 mm and a high aperture of f / 1.8–2.8. This provides better control than depth of field than conventional compacts.

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II uses an optical image stabilizer, which is very useful when shooting in low light conditions, such as at dusk or at a concert. Also, the camera focuses quickly and accurately (contrast method) and is capable of shooting in series at speeds up to 8 frames / s, which is not so common even in advanced SLR cameras. The touch screen of this camera is able to take various tilted positions (up to 180 ° up and up to 45 ° down), accurately responds to manipulations, even if there are drops of water on the screen (for example, when shooting in light rain), and allows you to easily focus with one touch. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II can shoot in auto mode, scene programs and in all advanced modes (program, shutter priority and aperture priority, manual), as well as record video in Full HD at up to 50/60 frames / s.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II / (65535) Settings: ISO 400, F2.5, 1/60 s, 8.8 mm equiv.

The camera is equipped with wireless Wi-Fi and NFC modules and a built-in ND filter, useful when shooting in bright sunshine.

Canon EOS M6

Get price Canon EOS M6 The Canon EOS M6 mirrorless is compact (112 × 68 × 44.5 mm), versatile and lightweight (390 grams without battery), an easy-to-use camera with interchangeable lenses that inherits the characteristics from the top model of the line - the EOS M5. The camera has an image sensor with a resolution of 24.2 megapixels and a powerful DIGIC 7 processor, which allows you to take photos with a small amount of noise up to ISO 6400, provides high-speed serial shooting both in speed (up to 9 frames / s) and in length series (17 frames in RAW and at least 26 frames in JPG).

The camera focuses very quickly thanks to the Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, and this is true for both photo and video shooting. By the way, the Canon EOS M6 is capable of shooting Full HD video at up to 60 frames / s, as well as time lapses, and there is a 5-axis electronic stabilizer to compensate for shaking when shooting movies on the go. It is very convenient to work with the camera thanks to the tilted touch screen, which can also be used for selfie shooting. The camera has a built-in flash, but you can connect an external one through the “hot shoe” connector. An electronic viewfinder is connected through it. For wireless communications with mobile devices, the Canon EOS M6 is equipped with an energy-efficient Bluetooth module, as well as Wi-Fi and NFC modules. Canon EOS M6 - a camera with which you can feel like a real master, regardless of experience in photography. It allows you to shoot as calm plots, for example, portraits, landscapes, objects for catalogs, and dynamic ones - reportage, genre, street scenes. If necessary, you can use lenses that are suitable for solving specific shooting tasks, both with the EF M mount and the EF and EF-S (via adapter).

Canon EOS M6 / EF-M11-22mm f / 4-5.6 IS STM Settings: ISO 640, F4.5, 1/2500 s, 14.0 mm equiv.

Nikon cameras up to 40,000 rubles

Nikon D3500 Kit 18-55 VR AF-P

For those who are going to buy their first SLR camera to learn how to take pictures, one of the most affordable amateur cameras in this category, the new in 2018 - the Nikon D3500 complete with an AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens, is suitable.

Buy Nikon D3500 The device has a simple and thoughtful interface that even a child will master. The Guide mode will help you learn the basic principles of working with the camera. A graphic option is provided for the information screen, which visually displays the influence of the basic settings. There are also a number of functions that will help you enter the world of professional photography. For example, to insure against accidental blurry pictures, in the AUTO ISO settings you can set the maximum allowable shutter speed. The camera is equipped with a CMOS image sensor format APS-C with a resolution of 24.2 megapixels. The absence of a low-pass filter provides increased image sharpness. This feature is usually characteristic of more expensive cameras. The focal length range of the Nikkor 18-55mm VR AF-P DX complete lens covers most of the scenes that beginner photographers shoot. But Nikon offers a wide fleet of optics, allowing you to purchase an additional lens for any task - as needed.

The camera became slightly smaller than its predecessor D3400 (124 × 97 × 70 mm versus 124 × 98 × 75.5), and also lighter (365 grams versus 445). In addition, the viewfinder increased (up to 0.85x) and the autonomy of work - one EN-EL14a battery charge allows you to take up to 1550 shots. The Nikon D3500 camera allows you to record videos in Full HD format at up to 60 frames per second, can connect to mobile devices via Bluetooth and supports automatic upload of images via the SnapBridge app to smartphones / tablets. This will allow you to quickly share your achievements with the world.

NIKON D5300 Kit 18-55 VR AF-P

Buy Nikon D5300 When choosing a camera, the question sometimes arises whether to choose a newer, but younger model or a senior model released a couple of years earlier. Nikon D5300 is just such a case. As a rule, it is between her and the Nikon D3400 camera, which we wrote about above, that the amateur choice arises. Formally, the Nikon D5300 seems to be more advanced, but it has a similar sensor with a resolution of 24.2 megapixels without a low-pass filter, albeit a slightly different modification. Therefore, both cameras produce approximately the same image quality, similar in size and ergonomics.

Now let's talk about the differences. Nikon D5300 features a large LCD screen. It is rotary, which is convenient when shooting from non-standard angles. In addition, this camera has a more developed autofocus system with 39 sensors (9 of them are cross). This makes it possible to conduct dynamic shooting (including sports) at a higher level. There is no “Guide” mode and all settings need to be set without prompts, that is, this is a camera for a more trained photographer.

NIKON D5300 / Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f / 2.8G IF-ED Settings: ISO 100, F8, 1/160 s, 82.0 mm equiv.

Instead of Bluetooth, the Nikon D5300 has a built-in Wi-Fi module. Although it is more energy-intensive, using it you can not only transfer photos to a mobile device, but also control the camera remotely and upload pictures to the Internet directly. There is also a GPS module for recording shooting coordinates and a connector for connecting an external microphone. Nikon D5300 is an amateur SLR camera, a little more universal than the D3400 (although the image quality is comparable), and suitable for more advanced photographers who decide to seriously take up photography and plan to shoot in a variety of genres. Of course, for this you will have to expand your optics park.

SONY cameras up to 40,000 rubles

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Buy Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is a compact camera in a stylish aluminum case with professional features. It is equipped with a 20.2-megapixel 1 ? format sensor, a universal ZEISS Vario Sonnar T lens with a magnification of 3.6x (28-100 mm equiv.) With aperture f / 1.8-4.9 and an optical image stabilizer with a movable element in the lens, a built-in flash. Thanks to this serious filling, you can take high-quality pictures with a spectacularly blurred background and shoot in low light conditions.

The lens is equipped with a multifunctional ring, which, in addition to zooming, can be configured to control other parameters: for example, exposure compensation. On the top panel of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 there is a selector dial for shooting modes that is familiar in the mirrors. The camera is able to shoot both in automatic mode and with priority shutter speed or aperture and in fully manual mode. The rate of the camera is 10 frames per second - not every DSLR boasts this. Also, this compact can shoot video in Full HD with a frequency of up to 50/60 frames per second.

DSC-RX100 Installations: ISO 3200, F8, 1/20 s, 67.0 mm equiv.

Sony A5100

Buy Sony Alpha ILCE-5100 Sony A5100 is a mirrorless camera of 2014, but it has by no means lost its relevance for amateur photographers who need an affordable compact camera with high quality shooting and advanced settings.

The Sony A5100 is equipped with an APS-C format CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 24.3 megapixels and a Bionz X processor, which provides good image clarity and contrast when shooting both JPEG or RAW photos or Full HD videos up to 60 frames per second. The large sensor, like in SLR cameras, also provides portrait shooting with a blurry background. An important advantage of this camera is the hybrid autofocus system with 4D Focus technology, 179 phase points and 25 contrast zones. Burst speed is not too high - 5 frames / s. The dimensions of the Sony A5100 are 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7 mm, and the weight with the battery and memory card is 283 grams. The camera is equipped with E mount, and we recommend purchasing it complete with a universal 16-50 mm f / 3.5-5.6 zoom lens, which is suitable for shooting most scenes: from landscapes and architecture to portraits.

This mirrorless camera can shoot in auto mode, shutter priority or aperture priority mode and with fully manual settings. Mode selection and most other settings are made using a 3-inch, touch-screen, rotatable LCD. This flip screen also performs framing.

Not deprived of Sony A5100 and wireless modules - there is Wi-Fi and NFC for convenient transfer of images to a smartphone / tablet and remote control. This camera does not have a “hot shoe” connector, in which you can install an external flash, so it does not allow you to learn serious photography and engage in studio shooting. Today, it makes sense to buy this model for amateur purposes, everyday shooting. In what cases will she be good? Firstly, if the photographer is used to building a frame on the screen, and he does not need a viewfinder, as in the A6X00 series. Secondly, if he plans to shoot not too dynamic scenes in burst mode. Thirdly, if there is a desire to leave more money for the purchase of additional lenses.

FUJIFILM cameras up to 40,000 rubles

FUJIFILM X-T100

The FUJIFILM X-T100 mirrorless camera is the most affordable in the XT series with the design of classic film cameras. Complete with a standard Fujinon XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ zoom lens, this camera is a good initial option for mastering photography as well as creativity, including the use of FUJIFILM filters and film profiles. With it, it’s convenient to learn how to manually configure the camera and sight frames through the electronic viewfinder.

Buy FUJIFILM X-T100 The body of the camera is plastic, and the top panel is aluminum, with an anodized coating of dark silver, gold or black.

The camera is convenient for taking selfies and video blogging thanks to the ability of the LCD screen to rotate 180 degrees to the left. It can also recline up and down.

To control the settings, the mode dial, two control disks and reprogrammable buttons are used.

For beginners, the FUJIFILM X-T100 offers a fully automatic Advanced SR AUTO shooting mode, in which the electronics recognize the type of scene being shot and select the optimal settings on their own.

X-T100 / XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS Installations: ISO 200, F8, 1/400 s, 80.0 mm equiv.

Fans of Fujifilm cameras prefer X-Trans sensors with sensor structure, however, here, like in the amateur X-A5 camera, a 24-megapixel matrix with a standard structure and a Bayer filter is used.

X-T100 / XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Settings: ISO 200, F4.2, 1/125 s, 33.0 mm equiv.

In terms of the quality provided by the X-T100, we note that when shooting from ISO up to 3200, photos can be printed in A3 + format, at ISO 6400 the quality is enough for printing on A4, and ISO 12800 is suitable for online publication. This is an excellent result for this price category.

X-T100 / XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Settings: ISO 200, F8, 1/150 s, 30.0 mm equiv.

The FUJIFILM X-T100 uses a fairly fast and accurate hybrid AF system (91 points). The camera shoots series at up to 6 frames per second, while the memory buffer holds up to 26 JPEG frames. This is quite enough for amateur reporting.

X-T100 / XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS Installations: ISO 320, F6.4, 1/250 s, 257.0 mm equiv.

FUJIFILM X-T100 offers several video recording modes: 4K video (3240x2160 pixels) with a frequency of 15 frames per second, Full HD with a frequency of up to 60 frames per second, plus accelerated HD video recording with slow-motion playback (up to 4 times).

FUJIFILM XF10

This camera - another new product in 2018 - belongs to the category of advanced compacts. Its main advantage is the combination of a truly pocket size with high image quality (provided by the large APS-C sensor) and the functionality of advanced mirrorless cameras. Model XF10 is an excellent candidate for the role of a camera for daily shooting or a “notebook” of a professional.

Buy FUJIFILM XF10 The camera is made in a metal case in two colors: black or golden (Champagne Gold). Dimensions are 112.5x64.4x41 mm and weight is only 280 grams. XF10 is equipped with APS-C format CMOS-matrix with a resolution of 24.2 megapixels, 3-inch built-in touch screen, non-replaceable wide-angle lens with aperture f / 2.8 and focal length 28 mm. The capabilities of the latter can be expanded through a digital teleconverter.

XF10 offers an automatic intelligent mode with automatic detection of the scene, a set of scene programs and filter effects, the function of modeling popular films FUJIFILM. Experienced photographers will appreciate the availability of creative modes (P, A, S, and M), quick setup of shooting parameters using two control wheels and programmable buttons, AF point selection using a mini-joystick (hybrid-type intelligent autofocus uses 91 points).

The touch screen will help when focusing and shooting by touching the screen when viewing the footage. The function of a digital image stabilizer is designed to obtain non-lubricated frames at slow shutter speeds.

FUJIFILM XF10 is capable of serial shooting at speeds of up to 6 frames per second, record video in 4K video mode (3240 x 2160 pixels) with a frequency of 15 frames per second, in Full HD with a frequency of up to 60 frames per second, carry out accelerated HD video shooting ( 1280 × 720 pixels) with slow motion playback (up to 4 times). To work in tandem with mobile devices, the camera is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules.

OLYMPUS cameras up to 40,000 rubles

Olympus Tough TG-5

Buy Olympus Tough TG-5 The Olympus TG-5 is a rugged camera in dust and moisture proof housing that is useful to travelers, athletes and professionals for shooting in extreme conditions. You can drop it from a height of up to 2.1 m, swim with it at a depth of up to 15 meters, shoot in the cold to –10 ° C (this figure is a classic for many such cameras). The device is also resistant to a load of 100 kg and is available in a cheerful red or more strict black case.

Buy Olympus TG ? 5 There is also an extensive line of accessories: for example, a tele-converter and a converter for obtaining a fisheye effect, protective and underwater boxes, macro-flashes.

The 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and the latest generation TruePic VIII processor, as well as 4x zoom with a focal length range of 25-100 mm and high aperture ratio (f / 2.0 – f / 4.9). Such a high aperture is indispensable for shooting in conditions when there is little light, for example, under water. The front lens of the lens is protected by a double glass to prevent fogging. There is a built-in flash. The camera supports RAW, has a rate of up to 20 frames per second, is capable of recording video in 4K format with a frequency of 30 frames per second, and in Full HD format with a frequency of up to 120 frames per second. Naturalists will surely enjoy the opportunity to shoot very small objects that are difficult to see with the naked eye - for this the camera has a four-level macro system.

And if you add to this support for GPS, GLONASS, Japanese QZSS, equipped with a built-in pressure gauge and Wi-Fi module for communicating with smartphones or tablets, then the value of this protected compact in the eyes of an extremum will significantly increase.