One of the world’s most dependable camera and lens manufacturers, Canon have been at the forefront of the photography industry for more than 80 years. It offers a wide range of products to everyone like amateur hobbyists who are just starting out to seasoned photographers. Besides, there are some models that are made for professionals, too.
Investing in a Canon camera guarantees quality, reliability and efficiency. With photography now more accessible than ever before, we run through a list of some of the most celebrated Canon cameras in the market right now.
What is the difference between an EOS and SLR camera?
EOS stands for Electro-Optical System and is a series of single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras with an autofocus option introduced by Canon in the 1980s. SLRs are cameras that reflects the light coming in through the lens up to a prism, and into a viewfinder. As opposed to mirrorless cameras, in which light comes through the lens and right onto the image sensor. Nevertheless, here’s a list to help you find that Canon camera that suits you.
Packing a respectable 20MP and 8x optical zoom, the stylish Canon PowerShot IXUS 185 is one of the most popular Canon cameras for beginners. This sleek and compact point-and-shoot will easily fit into your pocket, and its ‘Face Detection'’ technology means everyone remains in focus – solving one of the biggest problems amateur photographers regularly face.
With vlogging now as popular as ever, the Canon’s G7X range provides a multitude of options for those interested in being the next Youtube star. A powerful pocket camera which offers 4K video, a mic socket and USB charging, perhaps the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III’s best feature is its ability to stream directly to YouTube – making live vlogging a walk in the park.
With 65-point autofocus and a metering sensor equipped with Canon’s 'Intelligent Tracking and Recognition' (iTR) focus system, The Canon EOS 7D Mark II allows the camera to track the subject as it moves across the frame. The fact that it has dual card slots also means photographers easily record different data to different cards.
Fitted with a Digic X processor, the powerhorse Canon EOS 1D X Mark III is an astounding 380 times faster in terms of computational processing than its predecessor - the 1DX Mark II. Its powerful autofocus function is fast and precise, allowing photographers to snap shots of moving targets in the blink of an eye, making this a must-have for serious sport photographers. Boasting the best movie shooting performance in EOS history, the Canon EOS 1D X Mark III provides in-camera recording of 5.5K movies – and can record 4K video at up to 60 fps.
Looking to snap the best pics on your next holiday but dread lugging a lot of gear around? Look no further than the EOS M6 Mark II. Weighing in at just 408g, its 32.5 megapixels allows photographers to effectively capture scale without compromising detail. The 14 fps continuous shooting and the Dual Pixel CMOS AF system also keeps subjects sharp in all burst shots – making sure you don’t miss any fleeting picture-perfect moments.
An entry-level mirrorless camera with an electronic viewfinder and a fully articulating touchscreen, the Canon EOS M50 comes with the company's state of the art DIGIC 8 processor. The first Canon camera that allows users to automatically send photos to their smartphones after each shot, the EOS M50 is also the company's first offering to use the new CR3 Raw format – an updated compression option which compresses photos better.
A hit among beginner photographers because of its ease of use and image stabilisation, the Canon EOS 250D comes with a ‘Guided User Interface’ which helps explain its various settings. Packed with excellent battery life, the camera is also equipped with 4K HD recording, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV owners can take pride in its unquestionably sharp, low-noise images. With a 30.4 MP Full-frame CMOS Sensor, the camera's remarkable high-resolution captures excellent still or portrait shots and is a popular tool for many wedding photographers.
A powerful mid-range DSLR, the Canon EOS 90D’s 32.5 Megapixels allows it to shoot uncropped 4K video at 25 or 30p. Offering the highest resolution found in the crop-sensor class of cameras, the camera has proven to be equally popular with budding beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
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