In recent years the culture of vlogging and cinematography has increased. Many newcomers are pursuing careers in this field, whether it is lifestyle vlogging or as a professional photographer. Nowadays you will find many options in the entry-level DSLR range, but a person who is new in this field will find difficulty in picking the right camera that will meet his/her all requirements. To solve this problem, we have made a list of entry-level DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras for beginners who are starting their careers in this field. We may call it an entry-level list, but the items listed below are no entry-level in the performance factor. These are the best DSLR cameras that provide excellent performance in this price tag. They are ideal for vlogging and professional level photography.
Best DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
- Nikon D5600
- Canon EOS 200D
- Canon EOS M200
- Panasonic LUMIX G7
- Canon EOS 200D II
- Canon EOS M 50
- SONY Alpha A68K
- Canon EOS 800D
Nikon D 5600
The first one on our list of Best DSLR is Nikon D 5600. This D 5600 is one of the best entry-level DSLR available in the market today. Launched in 2016, it still packs some fantastic features for making your photography experience great. It delivers us the best quality images. The D 5600 can shoot full HD 1080p time-lapse and videos at 60 fps (frames per second). Although Nikon D 5600 is a more photographic centric camera, the video quality is also good. The ISO of this camera ranges from 100 to 25,600 that will provide you excellent images even in low light or night places.
Coming on the physical features, the design of the body feels pretty sturdy and provides you with a perfect grip in your hand. We get a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a flip able Vari-angle hinge. The sensor resolution is 24.2 Megapixels, and it runs on Expeed 4 image-processing engine resulting in a vibrant image. The Nikon D 5600 has 39 autofocus points which help you to take shots faster and accurately. It comes with a kit lens of 30-140 mm and an additional 70-300 mm lens.
Canon EOS 200 D
The next one is the Canon EOS 200 D from Canon. The 200 D is a standard DSLR type of camera. The sensor of the camera is of 24.2 Mega Pixels APS-C CMOS type sensor. The image processor of 200 D is DIGIC 7 with 9 Auto Focus points (1 cross-type). ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 that allows you to get great exposure and sharp image not only in good lighting but also in the dark areas and night time. The extensive ISO range makes it an ideal choice for night time photography. The max image size we can get 6,000 x 4,000 pixels. The EOS 200 D can shoot a full HD 1080p video at 60 fps and 50 fps. The camera can also shoot burst shots at five fps.
The body of the EOS 200 D, it comes with compact and rigid. The handgrip feels very comfortable, and it is easy to handle. The battery of the camera lasts up to 650 shots per charge. The display is a 3-inch Vari-angle touchscreen LCD. For the connectivity, we get WIFI, Bluetooth, and NFC that includes micro USB, mic port, HDMI port, microphone jack (3.5 mm), remote control terminal.
Canon EOS M 200 
Canon EOS M 200 is a mirrorless type of camera. The M 200 comes with all the advantages of a mirrorless camera like it is super light and easy to handle. The sensor of the camera is a CMOS 24.1 Mega Pixels APS-C type of sensor. It also uses a CMOS dual Auto Focus system. EOS M 200 runs on a DIGIC 8 image processor with 143 Auto Focus points. ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 that will provide you with the exposure even in the low light areas. Max image size is 6,000 x 4,000 pixels. The EOS M 200 can shoot in 4K also. It shoots 4K video at 25 fps and Full HD 1080p video at 60 fps. In continuous shot mode, it can shoot up to 6.1 frames per second that help you to capture instant movements faster.
The body of EOS M 200 is very compact and lightweight as it is a mirrorless, but apart from being small and light it provides your hand with an excellent grip and feels very comfortable while taking moving shots. The display of the camera is a 3-inch touchscreen TFT display with a Tilt-able monitor. The battery of the camera lasts up to approximately 315 shots. The connectivity of the M 200 is also good; it supports Bluetooth and WIFI and contains a micro HDMI port. We can also control it remotely from our mobile which makes it one of the best DSLR cameras.
Panasonic LUMIX G7 
Next, we have the Panasonic LUMIX G7. The LUMIX G7 is a mirrorless type camera. The sensor of the camera is a 16 Megapixel Live MOS sensor that gives you the image of a max resolution of 4592 x 3448p. It can shoot a 4K UHD video at 30 fps and 24 fps that makes it an excellent deal at this price point. Plus, it also shoots 1080p full HD videos at 60, 30, and 24 fps that gives you plenty of options in video recording. It comes with a built-in live viewfinder. LUMIX G7 comes with plenty of modes and filters that offer excellent image quality. The still image capturing and dynamic range of the camera is pretty good. The autofocus is also very snappy. The ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600, which makes the low light image capturing the performance of the camera pretty impressive.
Coming to the physical features of the LUMIX G7, the body of the camera is compact and designed like a mini DSLR, it provides an excellent grip to your hands and mirrorless makes it a super lightweight that is easy to carry around in long sessions. The panel of the display is a free angle panel. The display of G7 is a 3 inch fully touchscreen panel with fully articulating tilting. For the connectivity, we get Bluetooth, WIFI, microphone jack, USB port, and micro HDMI port.
Canon EOS 200 D II
This is the smallest and lightest DSLR camera from Canon. It has a 24.1 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor and comes with a new dual pixel CMOS AF3 system. The image processor of the camera is DIGIC 8, and the max resolution of the image we get is 6000 x 4000p. EOS 200 D Mark II shoots 4K UHD video at 24 fps and Full HD 1080p video at 60 fps. It has 9 Auto Focus points and includes eye detection Auto Focus for live view shooting. The continuous burst shoots up to 5 fps, and ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 that will provide you with excellent quality shots at night time. One of the significant differences from the old EOS 200 D is the battery life of the camera. The battery life of the EOS 200 D Mark II is up to 1070 shots per charge.
The compact design and lightweight features make it a perfect choice even for beginners who are starting their careers in professional photography. The display of the camera is a 3-inch TFT touchscreen LCD with a flip-able panel. Coming on the connectivity of the device it supports both WIFI and Bluetooth and an HDMI port (Type C), USB port, and microphone jack. You can also remotely control the camera functions through a smartphone app.
Canon EOS M 50 Mirrorless Camera
This is another mirrorless camera from Canon that provides you with the best in class picture quality. The Canon EOS M 50 comes with a 24.1 Mega Pixels APS-C CMOS sensor that gives you the professional level image quality. EOS M 50 can shoot an ultra HD (4k) at 24 fps and a full HD 1080p at 60 fps. Moreover, it comes with a powerful DIGIC 8 image processor that provides you with 143 Autofocus points. The wide range of autofocus points gives excellent precision and speed in burst photography. The ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 25,600 that will provide you with great grain-free images at night. As a mirrorless, it is relatively light and easy to handle. The image stabilization and fast autofocus make it an excellent choice for vloggers.
The design of the camera body is exquisite and not only the looks it provides your hands with the perfect grip. It has a 3-inch touchscreen TFT display with a tilt-able screen. The battery of EOS M 50 lasts about 235 shots on a single charge. For connectivity, we get WIFI, microphone, micro HDMI, and Bluetooth. You can also remotely control the actions of the camera by using its mobile app.
SONY Alpha A68K
The SONY Alpha A68K is a digital and one of the best DSLR camera that comes with a 24.2 Mega Pixels APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor with 4X optical zoom technology. It uses a BIONZ X image processing engine that captures image textures accurately. Alpha A68K shoots a full HD at 60 fps. It has 79 high-density autofocus points and comes with SONY’s unique 4D focus system that is the main highlight of the camera, which provides its fast autofocus and enhanced predictive face tracking. The ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 25,600 that will give you with grain-free photography at night time. Its burst mode can shoot eight frames per second with autofocus face tracking that prevents blurry images.
Coming on the aesthetics of the camera, the build quality of the camera is very sturdy, and the grip of the camera provides the perfect grip to your hands. It has a 2.7-inch tilt-able LCD screen with an OLED built-in Tru-finder EVF. The battery Alpha A68K lasts about 580 shots on a single charge. For the connectivity, we get a USB port. The built-in image stabilization provides a precession to your work and works with every compatible lens.
Canon ES 800 D
The last one coming on this list is Canon EOS 800D. The EOS 800D comes with a 24.2 Mega Pixels APS-C size CMOS sensor that captures a detailed and sharp image regardless of light conditions. It can shoot a full HD video at 60 fps. EOS 800D comes with a DIGIC 7 image process that improves the visual resolution and contrast of the image, and it contains 45 autofocus points. It supports CMOS dual autofocus that precisely tracks the fast-moving objects and captures their smooth motion, and Live View AF system provides high-speed focusing. The ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 25,600, which gives you excellent exposure, even in low light areas. The burst mode can shoot up to 6 fps and with live view focusing images are superb.
The design of the EOS 800D is compact and provides an excellent grip to your hand. It has a 3-inch LCD with a flip-able panel. The battery of EOS 800D lasts about 600 shots on a single charge. Coming on the connectivity, we get built-in WIFI and Bluetooth. It also supports NFC that you can remotely control it from your mobile.
