Which SONY Camera should you buy? $750 to $6000!

GENERAL PURPOSE HYBRID APS-C CAMERAS

BEST FULL-FRAME TRAVEL MIRRORLESS CAMERA

BEST PROFESSIONAL FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS

BEST HIGH-RESOLUTION FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS

BEST MIRRORLESS VIDEO CAMERAS

BEST CINEMA CAMERAS

BEST VIDEO-FIRST HYBRID CAMERA

GEAR WE USE for filming:

0:00 Introduction
0:40 Adorama Promo
1:16 Sony Product Lineup Overview
2:00 Best Budget Mirrorless Cameras
2:26 Sony a6100
2:37 Sony a6400
3:16 Sony a6600
4:09 Sony a7C
5:00 Best Professional Full-Frame Hybrid Mirrorless Cameras
5:39 Sony a7 III
6:15 Sony a7 IV
7:50 Best High-Resolution Cameras: Sony a7R IV & Sony a7R V
10:37 Adorama Promo
11:24 Best Video & YouTube Cameras
12:07 Sony ZV-E10
12:22 Sony ZV-E1
13:35 Sony FX cinema cameras: FX30 vs FX3
14:29 Sony a7S III
15:04 Best Sports & Wildlife Mirrorless Cameras
15:27 Sony a9 II
15:35 Sony a1
17:58 Summary

[TonyAndChelsea]

GENERAL PURPOSE HYBRID APS-C CAMERAS

BEST FULL-FRAME TRAVEL MIRRORLESS CAMERA

BEST PROFESSIONAL FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS

BEST HIGH-RESOLUTION FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS

BEST MIRRORLESS VIDEO CAMERAS

BEST CINEMA CAMERAS

BEST VIDEO-FIRST HYBRID CAMERA

[placesonthelist]

Just over a year ago I changed from the Sony A7RII to the A7 IV. I lost a few pixels but gained better focus, menus and battery life. I have now used for Africa and Antarctica and love the upgrade.

[Crakmonkey]

Before buying any of these cameras I would suggest depending on your budget check the used Market. For around $900 or $1, 500 or even at the $3, 000 price range you can get a much better product unless you have to buy brand new.

[jean-philippeperetti]

After decades as a Pentaxian, I eventually switched to Fujifilm (X-T2, then X-T4) and, a few months back, a Sony A7C. I didn't plan to go with Sony but I found the A7C in classifieds for a ridiculously low price. I couldn't resist. I like the size and, with a compact or pancake lens, it would be perfect to do street of travel photography.
In all honesty, I have been looking at a camera that would help me compensate for my shaking hands and failing eyesight. Then Sony came out with the A7IV and the A7RV. I went with the latter. I turn 69 in 2 weeks and I decided that I could make a few $acrifice$ and treat myself for this type of camera. I have 2 say that the A7RV is the best one for me so far! Really enjoying it, even though it may be too much camera for me.

[ezephotography]

As a professional who has used the Sony A6300, A6400, A73, A74, and currently the A7S3 I can honestly say that the A73 is the best camera Sony has put out. It’s perfect for photos, provides amazing 4K video, and is inexpensive compared to the new A74. For someone who wants to take photography and videography seriously, I think the A73 is a perfect fit.

[rebeccamoore]

One of the great things about the a6600 is its size. Plus the apsc lens line up is great. Pair it with the highly rated 70-350 zoom and whatever Sony or third party lens to fill in the wide range (for example the tamron 17-70) and you have a compact kit for travel photos. We do some motorcycle travel and size matters-haha- small and mighty.

[elliotmarks]

I think the most important piece of advice for beginners is to BUY USED! Due to the lower price, you can either save money on the same camera, or get a better camera for the same price. Especially if buying from B&H, KEH, Adorama, etc., there is very little risk associated as well.

[LearningCurveTech]

Thank you for mentioning older cameras as well! Sometimes we get caught up in using the newest gear, but often older gear can be just as useful!

[callline]

Best overview of the sony lineup I've seen. Never could make sense of their lineup as a Nikon shooter, now it kind of makes sense. Thanks.

[idol]

I shoot A7r3 and might eventually replace with a7r5 but in no rush. Complex menus is a very minor issue. If you own the camera you find the settings you want and can store them on several one touch buttons. Tony’s comment on length of time to clear 100 shots is interesting. Talk about spray and pray!

[Richie]

When I first started photography 40 years ago I was a Nikon shooter, but with new digital cameras, I tried shooting with the Nikons they just couldn’t get the focus spot on. So I switched to Sony a7Riii which is great 42 mega pixels. But I couldn’t afford the Sony G master lens’s so here’s what I have Sigma 24mm art lens, 50mm cheap Sony lens, 85mm cheap Sony lens, and the one I love the most is the Samyang 135mm 1.8 lens, it’s amazingly sharp, anyway that’s my lineup. Now looking for a bigger backpack for all my gear. I’ve been using Sony now for about 4 years and loving it.

[stuartriley]

Well, I was an early adopter and bought the Sony a7. That camera made me happy. Sony, however, did not like that and release the a7R, then a7II, then a7RII…. Anyway, I keep shooting and ignore the bliss costing more than six times as much. No regrets.😊

[uptown]

As a still photographer working within Sony's full-frame mirrorless ecosystem, I was going to go with the FX-30 for my first dedicated video camera. Tony saved me yesterday when I found his video warning about full-frame glass on APS-C sensors. Today's video helped me select a different camera. I'll be using the affiliate link here to make my purchase. Thanks, Tony and Chelsea! You're the best.

[TRwalks]

I know you both use Sony and have a lot of experience with all cameras in general. But, the amount of time and effort that went into this video must be mindblowing. I don't shoot Sony. However, I do appreciate the work you put into this video. I feel there should be a second channel with behind the scenes videos. Great job!

[andrewITstyle]

I had a long time ago Sony A900 and i loved it.
Then i've decided to buy SLT - A99.
Later i moved to mirrorless camera A7 Mark 1 (and from a-mount to e-mount).

And month ago i bought ZV-E1. And it's absolutly great for Youtube videos.
I use 3 lenses:
1. Samyang 35-150 f/2-2.8 FE
2. Samyang 24mm f/2.8 FE
and 3. Minolta 50mm f/1.7 with Adapter LA-EA5

[Scooter-dmqo]

I just purchased the R100VII for my sister and in getting it set up I discovered just how much power is packed into this tiny Point And Shoot camera. I shoot with a Nikon Z7 II and to say I was impressed by the AF system in this Sony is a HUGE GIANT UNDERSTATEMENT. I now understand why the Sony has such a great reputation of it's AF system. The fact that Sony had the wisdom to pack that into a tiny Point and Shoot means that my sister won't ever be disappointed with out of focus images. I am so impressed with this camera I just may get one for myself when the finally come back into stock.

[SouBuuS]

I got the A7r ii still, upgraded to A7riv and just picked up the A1. All amazing cameras~ I do mostly stills but the flip screen really would make such a difference for the A1 JUST because of the price point but really happy with all the full frames.

[rictar_rat]

I don't agree about your assessment of the flash on the a6xxx series, one of the reasons I have not upgraded my a6500 to the a6600 is them removing the flash (the buffer is smaller too). I use it more than you I think i would but it is a great little flash because of the mechanism use to store the flash allows you to use your finger and point the flash up and ceiling bounce it. In a pinch when you need to react fast it is a great little flash to keep that iso down indoors.

[ZinjaGaming]

I'm using a ZV-E10 although I know it was design for vlogging/video, I mostly use it for Photography...
my reason for that is:
- First, I have a bad eyesight that means I always wear a Eyeglasses. So not having a EVF is not a big deal for me.
- Second, if we compare a6100 to ZV-E10. ZV-E10 has a latest firmware, better Auto Focus, updated color science.

and I mean, seriously the only thing you would consider a a6100 is because of the EVF. but ZV-E10 is better on that price range..

[MaxwellStarr]

I was an A7iii early adopter in 2018 and it's still going strong, I also have an A6400 that I picked up a few weeks ago as a good travel camera, replacing my A6300 that's now used as a webcam. I love how compact and portable they are and I love the amount of 3rd party lens support they've had in the last several years, the days of adapting lenses are done I think. I do wish Sony would do something about the ergonomics though, would it kill Sony to add a joystick to their APS-C bodies? That control layout is mostly unchanged since the A6000 9 years ago.. Thankfully the AF is so good you barely need it. Cheers!