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Comparison of the best mirrorless cameras (Hybrid cameras): the 2023 guide

Last Update: 26/01/2023 0 COMMENT

The least we can say is that mirrorless cameras (or hybrid cameras) are now the most popular in 2021 and 2022. It’s not surprising because these cameras can offer large sensors (4/3, APS-C up to Full Frame) in much smaller bodies than DSLRs (since they do not have mirrors) while keeping the advantage of interchangeable lenses. In addition, this family of cameras has made huge progress in recent years and Hybrid cameras now easily compete with DSLR cameras in terms of performance (it is no coincidence that Nikon and Canon started to launch Full Frame mirrorless cameras in 2018). And if you want to take pictures while traveling, these cameras are particularly interesting because they are an excellent compromise between weight / size and performance.

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The Sony a6000, still one of the best value for money on the mirrorless market even in 2023

Afterwards, as with DSLR’s, it is sometimes a question of finding a compromise between budget, performance and size. So even if Full Frame mirrorless cameras have become more affordable (and remain smaller than their DSLR equivalents), they are not exactly “cheap” and the lenses that take full advantage of these sensors are not lightweight and cheap either.

In the comparison table below, I have therefore deliberately chosen to exclude high-end mirrorless cameras (such as the Sony A9, Sony A7iii, Nikon Z6 ii and Z7 ii, the Canon EOS R or even the crazy Sony A1) which are aimed more at professional photographers than at the general public. You will find below all the hybrid cameras that I think are the best and still affordable for most people.

Last update : 26/01/2023

Which mirrorless camera (hybrid camera) to choose? the Important criteria

I will not go over all the important criteria to choose the right camera, but I will just focus on the points that deserve particular attention in the case of mirrorless cameras.

  • mirrorless sensor sizeSensor size: In the mirrorless camera family, you will find micro 4/3 sensors, APS-C and Full Frame sensors. In general, the larger the sensor size, the better the performance in low light and high light contrasts conditions. But it’s important to remember that the bodies with Full Frame sensors are a little larger / heavier and especially that the lenses for Full Frame sensors are larger than those specially designed for micro 4/3 and APS-C formats. In short, it is always a question of finding a good balance according to your needs and your budget. There is no answer better than the other and everything is a question of compromises
  • The lenses selection: It is important to look at whether the range of lenses available for a camera (depending on its sensor size) is large enough for your needs. This was one of the arguments in favour of DSLR because Canon and Nikon have very extensive lens lineups for DSLR. But in 2023 all manufacturers have embraced mirrorless cameras and the range of lenses is now well supplied (Nikon and Canon also have their adapter ring for their range of lenses that worked with their DSLR).

Without further delay, here is the comparison table of the best mirrorless cameras in 2023. I will try to keep this table up to date as best as I can, but your suggestions for cameras that I may have forgotten are more than welcome (and as I said, I didn’t put the super high-end models on purpose).

The comparative table below is interactive. You can choose the cameras you want to compare, remove the lines that do not interest you… and to reset the table, simply reload the page. For a better reading experience, do not compare more than 2-3 models on mobile and 6-7 on computer.

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Criteria Sony A 6000Sony A 6000

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Canon EOS M50Canon EOS M50 M2

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Olympus EM10 M4Olympus EM10 M4

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Sony A 6100Sony A 6100

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Fujifilm X-T30Fujifilm X-T30 II

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Fujifilm X-S10Fujifilm X-S10

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nikon z50Nikon Z50

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acheter le Sony A7 IISony A7 II

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buy the Canon EOS RPCanon EOS RP

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Sony A6400Sony A6400

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Sony A6600Sony A6600

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Fujifilm X T3Fujifilm X T3

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Fujifilm X T4Fujifilm X T4

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Nikon Z5Nikon Z5

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Panasonic GH5Panasonic GH5

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Panasonic S5Panasonic S5

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Criteria Sony A 6000

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Canon EOS M50 M2

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Olympus EM10 M4

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Sony A 6100

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Fujifilm X-T30 II

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Fujifilm X-S10

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Nikon Z50

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Sony A7 II

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Canon EOS RP

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Sony A6400

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Sony A6600

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Fujifilm X T3

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Fujifilm X T4

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Nikon Z5

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Panasonic GH5

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Panasonic S5

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Characteristics of the device
effacerPrice 500-600$ 600-750$ 650-800$ 800-900$ 850-1300$ 950-1400$ 900-1100$ 1300-1500$ 1000-1200$ 900-1100$ 1500-1650$ 1500-1900$ 1700-2100$ 1000-1500$ 1500-1800$ 1700-2000$
effacerWeight (body + kit lens) 344gr + 124gr 387gr + 100gr 383gr + 91gr 396gr + 124gr 383gr + 320gr 465gr + 320gr 402gr + 131gr 556gr 485gr 403gr 503gr 539gr + 330gr 607gr + 330gr 675gr 725gr 714gr
effacerSize 120 x 67 x 45 mm 116 x 88 x 59 mm 122 x 84 x 49 mm 120 x 67 x 59 mm 118 x 83 x 47 mm 126 x 85 x 65 mm 127 x 94 x 60 mm 127 x 96 x 60 mm 133 x 85 x 70 mm 120 x 67 x 60 mm 120 x 67 x 69 mm 133 x 93 x 59 mm 135 x 93 x 64 mm 134 x 101 x 70 mm 139 x 98 x 87 mm 133 x 97 x 82 mm
effacerToughness – Waterproofing 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 3/5 3/5 2/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 3/5
effacerBattery life 310-360 pictures 250-305 pictures 330 pictures 380-420 pictures 360-380 pictures 325 pictures 280-320 pictures 350 pictures 210-250 pictures 360-410 pictures 720-810 pictures 370-390 pictures 500-600 pictures 400-470 pictures 400-410 pictures 400-470 pictures
effacerSpeed min exp : 1/4000
img/sec : 11.1
min exp : 1/4000
img/sec : 10
min exp : 1/16000
img/sec : 15
exp min : 1/4000
img/sec : 11
min exp : 1/32000
img/sec : 20
exp min : 1/32000
img/sec : 8
min exp : 1/4000
img/sec : 11
min exp : 1/8000
img/sec : 5
min exp : 1/4000
img/sec : 5
min exp : 1/4000
img/sec : 11.1
min exp : 1/4000
img/sec : 11
min exp : 1/32000
img/sec : 20
min exp : 1/32000
img/sec : 20
exp min : 1/8000
img/sec : 4.5
min exp : 1/16000
img/sec : 11.9
exp min : 1/8000
img/sec : 7
Sensor
effacerSize APS-C APS-C 4/3 APS-C APS-C APS-C APS-C full frame full frame APS-C APS-C APS-C APS-C full frame 4/3 full frame
effacerResolution 24.3mpx 24.2mpx 20.3mpx 24.2mpx 26.1mpx 26.1mpx 20.9mpx 24.3mpx 26.2mpx 24.2mpx 24.2mpx 26.1mpx 26.1mpx 24.3mpx 20.3mpx 24.2mpx
effacerISO range 100-25600 100-25600 200-25600 100-32000 160-12800 160-12800 100-51200 100-25600 100-40000 100-32000 100-32000 160-12800 160-12800 100-51200 200-25600 100-51200
Kit lens
effacerFocal range (full frame equivalent) 24-75 24-72 28-84 24-75 27-84 27-84 24-75 No kit lens No kit lens No kit lens No kit lens 27-84 27-84 No kit lens No kit lens No kit lens
effacerMax aperture f3.5/5.6 f3.5/6.3 f3.5/5.6 f3.5/5.6 f2.8/4 f2.8/4 f3.5/6.3 No kit lens No kit lens No kit lens No kit lens f2.8/4 f2.8/4 No kit lens No kit lens No kit lens
effacerLenses available for the brand 4/5 1/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 2/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5
Additional functionalities
effacerIn Body or lens stabilization lens stabilization lens stabilization in body stabilization lens stabilization lens stabilization in body stabilization lens stabilization in body stabilization lens stabilization lens stabilization in body stabilization lens stabilization in body stabilization in body stabilization in body stabilization in body stabilization
effacerViewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 1’440’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 1’440’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 3,690,000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 3’680’000 dots Electronic viewfinder with 3,686,400 dots No Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots
effacerScreen tilt screen (vertically) with 307’200 pxs touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,620,000 dots (540’000 pxs) tilt and touch screen with 345’600 pxs tilt screen (vertically) with 307’200 pxs tilt and touch screen with 1,620,000 dots touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,040,000 dots tilt and touch screen with 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) tilt screen (vertically) with 307’200 pxs tilt and touch screen (vertically + selfie) de 346’600 pxs tilt and touch screen (vertically + selfie) with 307’200 pxs tilt and touch screen (vertically + selfie) de 307’200 pxs tilt screen with 1,040,000 dots touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,620,000 dots (540’000 pxs) tilt screen with 1,040,000 dots touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,620,000 dots (405’000 pxs) touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,840,000 dots (613’333 pxs)
effacerVideo full HD 4k + full HD 4k + full HD 4k + full HD 4k + full HD 4k + full HD 4k + full HD full HD 4k (cropped) + full HD 4k + full HD 4k + full HD 4k (60p) and Full HD 4k (60p) and Full HD 4k + full HD 6k, 4k (60p, 10bit) and full HD 4k (60p, 10bit) and full HD

Best mirrorless camera: my opinion

Honestly if you have a tight budget, the Sony A6000 still has, after so many years, an incredible price/quality ratio. For 4-500$ you have an APS-C sensor, the kit lens, excellent performance in all situations (landscapes, moving subjects, low light), a light weight (less than 500gr with the kit lens). Certainly at this price you don’t have a weather sealed body, in body stabilization or the 4k but you can’t have everything either 😉 .

canon eos m50
the Canon EOS M50

In the category of cheap Hybrids, I also really recommend the Canon EOS M50 M2 which has a great quality/price ratio with its APS-C sensor, a screen that can be turned 180 degrees (perfect for filming or photographing) and that films in 4k. An excellent choice for aspiring bloggers/vloggers who also don’t want to break the bank

If you have a little more budget (800€ – 1100€), there is no lack of options in 2023! The market has changed dramatically in this price range in recent months. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has an incredible price/performance ratio and is really perfect to get into photography more seriously (especially since the 18-55 F2.8-4 kit lens from Fuji is great!). If you are ready to spend an extra 100$, you can afford the beautiful Fujifilm X-S10 which also has in body stabilization!

Add to that the excellent Sony A6400 and Nikon Z50 and you have a super competitive mid-range APS-C mirrorless market.

What has also changed in 2021-2022 is that the Full Frame hybrid market has become much more competitive and accessible. As all brands now have several models with this sensor size, some cameras are now much more affordable. For example, if you want to try a Full Frame sensor, good cameras like the Sony A7ii or the recent Canon EOS RP are to be found around 1000€!

If you don’t have a budget limit, the top APS-C hybrids in 2023 are the Sony A6600 and the brand new Fujifilm X-T4. I had a small preference for the Sony before the Fuji X-T4 came out (the X-T3 doesn’t have in-body stabilization or a tilting screen for selfie mode)… But I have to admit that the Fuji X-T4 corrected all the major flaws of its predecessor, making it the ultimate APS-C mirrorless camera in 2023! (frankly in the APS-C mirrorless camera category, Fuji does very well)

panasonic s5
the Panasonic S5: so much packed in such a small body

As I told you above, on the Full Frame market, things have moved a lot in 2020 – 21! Brands are starting to offer Full Frame bodies targeted at a wider audience which are very interesting. In 2022-2023, 2 models have particularly caught my attention. The Nikon Z5 which is in my opinion the best entry level Full Frame camera available today (body at less 1400$). But also the superb Panasonic S5 which, even if it is a bit more expensive, has absolutely no weak points and will suit the most demanding photographers and videographers.

If you want to try a Full Frame sensor, you have to keep in mind that the lenses for this format are bigger and that your gear will be heavier (but still lighter than a Full Frame DSLR). But the image quality will be top notch, believe me! I chose this sensor format (I bought a Sony A7ii in 2016 and a Sony A7iii in 2020) and I don’t regret it for a second. If you want to know why I chose this camera format, you can read these few paragraphs. And if you want to see some photos taken with the Sony A7II and A7iii, feel free to check out our Instagram or our photo galleries.

Best Mirrorless camera in 2023 : my choice

Fujifilm X-S10It is an extremely difficult choice because the hybrid camera market evolved a lot in 2020-2021. There is a lot of choice and all the above-mentioned devices are of very good quality. But if I had to buy a mirrorless camera in 2021, it would be hard to ignore the excellent quality/price ratio of the Fuji brand (both for its bodies and its lenses).

In 2023 I think I would choose the amazing Fujifilm X-S10 which offers a stabilized APS-C body, 4k video and a 180 degree rotating screen for under 1000$! If you’re just starting out, add to that Fuji’s great kit lens (the 18-55 F2.8-4) and you’ll have a camera with a pretty incredible price/quality ratio in 2023! Perfect for getting serious about photography and traveling!

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P.S. This article contains affiliate links so if you buy a mirrorless camera by clicking on one of our links, we will get a small commission. Please also note that we are not sponsored by any brand and this is our sincere opinion about the best mirrorless cameras in 2023. Finally, you will not find any Amazon links in this article because we do not support the questionable ethics of this company. We recommend you to rather buy on another online shop (B&H) or to buy second hand on Ebay

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