The Best Cameras of 2021
We found the Top Cameras by analyzing Best Cameras articles including Best camera 2021: the 16 best cameras you can buy right now, Best camera gear and cameras in 2020: Canon, Nikon and more and The Best Full-Frame Cameras for 2020 from publications like Tech Radar, CNET and PCMag.
1
GoPro Hero8 Black
- Our Pick: The Best Action Camera—Wirecutter
- Best Camera for the Adventurist—CNET
- Best for Sports and Adventure—PCMag
- A Great Weatherproof YouTube Option for Outdoor Shooting—Tech Radar
- Budget Pick: The Best Budget-Friendly Action Camera—Wirecutter
2
GoPro Hero9 Black
- Best GoPro—CNET
- The Best Action Camera—Digital Trends
- Best Action Camera for Hardcore Users—CNET
- The Most Versatile Action Camera We've Ever Seen—Tech Radar
- Our Pick: The Best Action Camera—Wirecutter
- The Best Compact Camera for YouTube—Digital Trends
3
Nikon D3500
- Best Entry Level DSLR—CNET
- The Best Beginner-Friendly DSLR You Can Buy—Tech Radar
- Best for Beginners—PCMag
- Best for Optical Viewfinder Fans—PCMag
- Our Pick: The Best Beginner DSLR—Wirecutter
- Best for Novices and Budding Photogs—PCMag
- Heart Set on a DSLR? This Is the Best Beginner Model Around—Tech Radar
4
Canon EOS R5
- The Finest Stills Camera Canon Has Ever Made—Tech Radar
- Best for Stills-First Creators—PCMag
- Best Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera—Digital Trends
5
Fujifilm X-T4
- The Best All-Round Camera You Can Buy—Tech Radar
- Best for All-Around Performance—PCMag
- Best Digital Camera Overall—Digital Trends
- The Best Hybrid Still/video Camera—Digital Trends
- Best for Demanding Aps-C Photographers—PCMag
6
Olympus Tough TG-6
- Our Pick: Best Waterproof Camera for Most People—Wirecutter
- Best for Underwater and Outdoors—PCMag
- Best Digital Camera for Kids—Digital Trends
7
Sony A6100
- A Fine Mirrorless Camera for Beginners and Hobbyists Alike—Tech Radar
- Best for Action Photography—PCMag
- Best Digital Camera for Beginners—Digital Trends
8
Sony A7 III
- Also Great: The Best Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera—Wirecutter
- Still One of the Best Full-Frame Cameras Around—Tech Radar
- Best for Full-Frame Mirrorless—PCMag
- Best for All-Around Performance—PCMag
- Best for Entry-Level Full Frame—PCMag
9
Canon 1DX Mark III
- A Superlative Performer With a Price Tag to Match—Tech Radar
- Best for Events and Photojournalism—PCMag
10
Canon EOS RP
- Best Entry Level Camera for the Canon Devotee—CNET
- Best for Starting With Full-Frame—PCMag
- Best for Full Frame on a Budget—PCMag
11
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
- Best for Pocketable Point-and-Shoot—PCMag
- Best for Quality on a Budget—PCMag
- Budget Pick: For Beginners and Casual Shooters—Wirecutter
12
Fujifilm GFX 100
- This Megapixel Monster Is the Most Exciting Medium Format Camera Yet—Tech Radar
- Best for Medium Format—PCMag
13
Fujifilm X100V
- An Iconic Compact Returns, Now With Improved Performance—Tech Radar
- Best for Street and Travel—PCMag
14
Nikon Z50
- The Perfect Mid-Range Mirrorless Upgrade for DSLR Owners—Tech Radar
- Best Camera—The Spruce
16
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
- Our Pick: The Best Mirrorless Camera for Most People—Wirecutter
- Compact and Inexpensive Mirrorless Camera—CNET
19
Sony A7S III
- The Best Mirrorless Video Camera You Can Buy—Tech Radar
- Best Digital Camera for Video—Digital Trends
- Best Video Camera Overall—Digital Trends
20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
- Best for Zoom and Action—PCMag
- Best Digital Camera for Travel—Digital Trends
- Best Video Camera for Travel—Digital Trends
21
Sony ZV-1
- The Best Compact Vlogging Camera for YouTubers—Tech Radar
- The Ultimate Compact for YouTubers—Tech Radar
- The Best Beginner Vlogging Camera—Tech Radar
- Best Camera for YouTube Vlogging—Digital Trends
24
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
- Best for Better-Than-Smartphone Snaps—PCMag
- Best for Zoom Power and Low Light—PCMag
35
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
- One of the Best Travel Cameras You Can Buy Today—Tech Radar
- A Lightweight, Feature-Packed Video Master—Tech Radar
36
Panasonic Lumix G100
- A Fine Vlogging and Travel Camera for Smartphone Upgraders—Tech Radar
- A Strong Video Contender With Excellent Sound and a Few Foibles—Tech Radar
- A Compact and Highly Versatile Little Gem—Tech Radar
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Sony A7R IV
- Best for 10fps Capture at 60MP—PCMag
- Best for Uncompromised Resolution and Speed—PCMag
