The 10 Best DSLRs For Video | Digital Camera Review

This Review has been updated 18 times since it was first published in February of 2016. It would be a challenge to find a top-tier DSLR on the market that doesn’t shoot video in at least 1080p resolution. Not all sensors and processors are alike, however, and 4K video from an entry-level, APS-C camera is going to look amateurish next to the stunning movies produced by the more professional models we’ve included on our list, ranked by image quality, ergonomics, and durability. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review. Skip to the best dslr for video on Amazon..

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10. Canon EOS 90D

If you want an option that will output high-quality movies that require very little color editing in post, the Canon EOS 90D is a smart choice. Slow-motion fans will appreciate its 120 frames per second at a 1080p resolution.

9. Nikon D750 FX

The Nikon D750 FX exists in the middle ground between the company’s entry level and top-of-the-line full-frame options. It offers an impressive 24.3-megapixel resolution for its stills, as well as an intuitive button layout.

8. Panasonic Lumix GH5s

By reducing the number of megapixels on its sensor, the Panasonic Lumix GH5s willingly sacrifices a little resolution in its stills to provide you better low-light performance in your movies, as this is a model designed for filmmakers.

7. Nikon D850

It took them a little longer to get there than the competition, but with the Nikon D850, the company achieved a prosumer-level body that offers professional videographers the ability to shoot in 4K. It also features 8K time-lapse recording..

6. Canon 1Dx Mk II

The Canon 1Dx Mk II represents the upper echelon of the company’s lineup, with the ability to record 4K video at speeds of up to 60 frames per second, which is great for high-resolution slow-motion capture. It can also grab 8.8-MP stills out of its videos.

5. Nikon D5

The Nikon D5 boasts a 3.28 million extended ISO range that combines with the 20.8-MP, full-frame sensor to deliver an incredible low-light performance. Its Expeed 5 image processor helps it fire off 200 shots within its buffer rate.

4. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is the long-anticipated upgrade to the company’s lauded Mark III model that was the prized possession of videographers around the world. This iteration improves upon its previous incarnation with better resolution and focusing, among other things.

3. Nikon Z6

Between the company’s two full-frame mirrorless options, the Nikon Z6 is actually the less expensive model, and the one with fewer megapixels. For filming purposes, though, that often makes for better low-light performance and more cinematic results.

2. Canon EOS R

The Canon EOS R is a top-tier mirrorless model with 10-bit recording capabilities and a 4:2:2 color rendering profile. Its articulating touchscreen makes it easy to set up shots from a variety of angles, as well as to tap wherever you want it to focus.

1. Sony a7R IV Mirrorless

With both S log and hybrid gamma log shooting features, the Sony a7R IV Mirrorless offers serious cinematographers as much flexibility in the post-production process as you’re likely to get with more expensive cinema cameras.

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