Speaking of SLR, everyone will think of Canon and Nikon , which are the two giants in the SLR era. Now that we have entered the era of mirrorless cameras, , Sony has become the big brother, and Canon and Nikon have not shown any weakness. In the past two or three years, they have continued to make efforts in the field of mirrorless cameras. For example, Canon has launched a full-frame mirrorless camera with RF mount. Canon R and Canon RP, and then launched the full-frame R3, R5, R6 and R5C, and the half-frame mirrorless R7 and R10 with Canon RF mount will be launched recently.
Of course, Nikon has not been idle either. Nikon launched the Z50 half-frame mirrorless camera, and later launched the Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z6, Z7 second generation, and even launched a powerful flagship mirrorless camera model like the Z9, which has made everyone I saw Nikon’s R&D strength in the field of mirrorless cameras.
Of course, Sony has not stopped launching new products. It has launched popular models such as ZV-E10 and Sony Alpha 7 IV, which has brought competition in the mirrorless field to a fierce level.
At present, in the field of mirrorless cameras, there is basically a three-legged situation of Sony, Canon and Nikon. Of course, Sony is the strongest, followed by Canon, Nikon is weaker, and Panasonic and Fujifilm are also making continuous efforts in the video field.
Nikon, Sony and Canon SLR and mirrorless each have their own advantages and disadvantages. For example, Sony has good focus, good image quality, poor control, poor grip, and poor anti-shake, while Nikon has good image quality, good control, and video tracking focus. Weaker, the video shooting performance is weaker, while Canon has good focus, good anti-shake, good straight-out colors, and good control, but the picture quality is weaker, softer and "fluffy", and the dynamic range and high-sensitivity performance are not as good as Sony and Nikon . So, what kind of subjects and content are each of the three major mirrorless brands most suitable for shooting?
Let’s first look at Sony. Sony models actually have the most distinct product lines, because Sony’s mirrorless cameras are divided into S series, which focuses on video shooting, R series, which focuses on image quality, and M series, which focuses on comprehensive performance and balance (usually not marked letter). For example, Sony Alpha 7 IV is a model that focuses on balanced performance.
So if you want to take photos, choose Sony R series. The main features are high resolution, high pixels and good focus. If you want to shoot video, choose Sony S series, such as a7s3. If you want to focus on both video and shooting, choose the Balanced series. Of course, this does not mean that models that focus on image quality cannot shoot videos, but it is just that the video performance of machines in the same price range is not as strong as comprehensive models.
However, Sony's control menu is more complicated and cumbersome, and the logic is confusing. It is not easy for novices to master. Sony's grip is not very good. In addition, Sony's anti-shake performance is not as good as Panasonic, Canon, Fuji and Nikon. Therefore, some high-end Sony models are more suitable for professional photographers and some veterans.
Canon is the complete opposite. Canon's controllability is very good. It is easy for novices and novices to get started. The menu is simple and clear, and shooting is relatively simple. However, Canon is not as good as Nikon, Sony and Panasonic in terms of sensor, sharpness, high sensitivity and latitude, so Canon is not suitable for taking landscape photos that require relatively high sharpness and photos with large light ratios. Canon is the best It is suitable for taking portrait photos, because Canon's image quality is not very sharp, and the contours of some people's skin appear softer and rounder when photographed, making them look softer. In addition, Canon's direct output effect is good, and the color is more magenta, which makes people's skin look more rosy, and it looks better when taking photos of girls.
Nikon, because of its very high sharpness and wide dynamic range, is particularly suitable for taking landscape photos, because landscape photos of large scenes require high sharpness and high resolution. In addition, the light changes in landscape photos are relatively large. Sunlight and shadows often appear at the same time, and the lighting ratio is relatively large. Nikon's dynamic range is very wide, and the high sensitivity is also very good. In addition, Nikon's very sharp image quality makes the landscapes captured The photos are exceptionally clear and rich in detail.
Of course, nothing is absolute. Many world-renowned photographers use Nikon to shoot portraits. Many wedding photo studios also use Nikon D850 to shoot wedding photos. There are also many famous photographers who use Canon 5D4 or Canon R5 to shoot landscapes, etc. , the equipment has its own characteristics, the key lies in how you use it.
In general, any high-end SLR or mirrorless camera is suitable for shooting any kind of subject matter. It’s just that some people choose to shoot a certain type of subject based on the characteristics of the equipment. The effect may be more vivid, but this does not mean that This camera is only suitable for shooting this type of subject matter, except of course professional models such as Panasonic GH5S or Sony a7s3. What do you think?
