Best DSLR Cameras for beginners : Below $900

DSLR Cameras for beginners listed below are suitable for photography, videography, and perfect for vloggers.

Best DSLR Cameras for beginners: Below $900 are mentioned below. DSLR cameras have been widely used by lots of people to capture moments with friends and families. Below listed DSLR cameras for beginners will help you choose a budget DSLR camera to learn skills in photography and videography.

1.SONY A5100

DSLR camera for a beginner (sony a5100) is one of the best cameras a beginner can use for improvement.

The features are listed below.

Specifications:

Lens Mount:	Sony E
Camera Format:	APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
Pixels:	Actual: 24.7 Megapixel Effective: 24.3 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution:	6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Size:	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Image File Format:	JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth:	14-Bit
Image Stabilization:	None

Exposure Control:

ISO Sensitivity:	Auto, 100 to 25600
Shutter Speed:	Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds 1/4000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode Bulb Mode
Metering Method:	Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes:	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range:	-1 to 20 EV
White Balance:	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater.
Continuous Shooting:	Up to 6 fps at 24 MP for up to 75 Frames Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 75 Frames
Self-Timer:	2/10-Second Delay

Video:


Recording Limit:	Up to 29 Minutes
Video Encoding:	NTSC
Audio Recording:	Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
Audio File Format:	AAC-LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)

Focus:

Focus Type:	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode:	Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points:	Phase Detection: 179 Contrast Detection: 25
Autofocus Sensitivity:	-1 to +20 EV

Viewfinder and Monitor:

Monitor Size:	3″
Monitor Resolution:	921,600 Dot
Monitor Type:	180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Flash:

Built-In Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill Flash, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Guide Number:	13.12′ / 4 m at ISO 100
Maximum Sync Speed:	1/160 Second
Flash Compensation:	-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System:	TTL

Interface:

Memory Card Slot:	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Connectivity:	HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0)
Wireless:	Wi-Fi Bluetooth
GPS:	No

physical:

Battery:	1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.7 VDC, 1080 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D):	4.3 x 2.5 x 1.4″ / 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm (Excluding Protrusions)
Weight:	9.98 oz / 283 g (Body with Battery and Memory)

Kit Lens:

Focal Length:	16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 75mm)
Maximum Aperture:	f/3.5 to 5.6
Minimum Aperture:	f/22 to 36
Angle of View:	83° to 32°
Maximum Magnification:	0.21x
Minimum Focus Distance:	9.84″ / 25 cm
Optical Design:	9 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades:	7
Focus Type:	Autofocus
Image Stabilization:	Yes
Filter Size:	40.5 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L):	2.63 x 1.19″ / 66.7 x 30.2 mm
Weight:	4.1 oz / 116 g

Price:699.99$(USD)

2.Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70

Another DSLR camera for a beginner Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 is one of the best camera a beginner can use for improvement.

The features are listed below.

Specifications:



Body type:
Body type	Compact
Sensor:
Max resolution	5184 x 3888
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	20 megapixels
Sensor photodetectors	21 megapixels
Sensor size	1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS
Processor	Venus Engine
Image:
ISO	Auto, 80-3200 (expands to 6400)
Boosted ISO (maximum)	6400
White balance presets	4
Custom white balance	Yes (2 slots)
Image stabilization	Optical
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, standard
Optics & Focus:
Focal length (equiv.)	24–720 mm
Optical zoom	30×
Maximum aperture	F3.3–6.4

Digital zoom	Yes (2X-4X)
Manual focus	Yes
Normal focus range	50 cm (19.69″)
Macro focus range	3 cm (1.18″)
Number of focus points	49
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.46×
Viewfinder resolution	1,166,000
Photography features:
Minimum shutter speed	4 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/2000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)	1/16000 sec
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Manual exposure mode	Yes
Subject/scene modes	Yes
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash range	5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Continuous drive	10.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features:
Resolutions	3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Format	MPEG-4, AVCHD

Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage:
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity:
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (micro-HDMI)
Microphone port	No
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11 b/g/n
Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
Physical:
Environmentally sealed	No

Battery description	Lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380
Weight (inc. batteries)	322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
Dimensions	112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61″)
Other features:
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	None

price:499$(USD)

3.Canon EOS Rebel SL2:

DSLR cameras for beginners (Canon EOS rebel SL2/200D) is one of the best camera a beginner can use for improvement. Photos in this camera can be shared through the app built by canon called canon camera connect.

The features are listed below.

Specifications:

Image Sensor:

Type:

22.3mm x 14.9 mm CMOS

Effective Pixels:

Approx. 24.20 megapixels

Total Pixels:

Approx. 25.80 megapixels

Aspect Ratio:

3:2

Low-Pass Filter:

Built-in/Fixed

Sensor Cleaning:

EOS integrated cleaning system

Colour Filter Type:

Primary Colour

Image Processor:

Type

DIGIC 7

Lens:

Lens Mount

EF/EF-S

Focal Length

Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

Image Stabilisation

Optical Image Stabilizer on compatible lens

AF Modes:

AI Focus
One-Shot
AI Servo (AI Servo II algorithm)

ISO Sensitivity:

Auto (100-25600), 100-25600 (in whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 51200
ISO can be expanded to H: 25600

Shutter:

Type

Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter

Speed

30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

White Balance

Type

Automatic white balance with the imaging sensor

Custom White Balance:

Yes, 1 setting can be registered

Viewfinder:

Type:

Pentamirror

Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal):

Approx. 95 %

Magnification

Approx. 0.87x

Eyepoint:

Approx. 19 mm (from eyepiece lens center)

Dioptre Correction:

-3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)

Focusing Screen:

Fixed (Translucent LCD screen for information overlay)

Eyepiece shutter

On strap

LCD Monitor

Type

Vari angle touchscreen 7.7 cm (3.0″) 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040 K sRGB dots

Coverage

Approx. 100%

Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically)

Approx. 170°

Brightness Adjustment

Adjustable to one of seven levels

Display Options

(1) Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings

Flash:

Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters):

9.8

Built-in Flash Coverage

up to 18mm focal length (35mm equivalent: approx. 29mm)

Auto, Manual flash

Flash Exposure Bracketing:

Yes, with compatible External Flash

Picture Styles

Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)

Drive modes

Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self-timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote)

Continuous Shooting

Max. Approx. 5fps.

Live View Mode

Coverage

Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)

Frame Rate

29.97 fps

Display Options

Grid overlay (x3), Histogram

RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording

RAW, RAW + L possible.

Movie Type

MP4 (Video: H.264 inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM / AAC, recording level can be manually adjusted by user.
MOV (Video: H.264 All-I Full HD, no sound) – time-lapse movie only

Movie Length

Max duration 29min 59sec

Other Features:

LCD Panel / Illumination

Yes / Yes

Intelligent Orientation Sensor

Yes

Playback zoom

1.5x – 10x

Highlight Alert

Yes

Firmware Update

Update possible by the user.

Interface

Computer

Hi-Speed USB

wifi

Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) Channels: IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n

Bluetooth

BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy Technology)

NFC

Included

Other

Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini-jack)

Storage

Type

SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)

Supported Operating System

PC & Macintosh

Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (With Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 is installed)
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12

Power Source

Batteries

1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17

Power Supply & Battery Chargers

AC Adapter AC-E6(N), DC coupler: DR-E18, Battery charger LC-E17

Price:500$ (USD)

4.Nikon D5600

DSLR cameras for beginners (Nikon D5600) is one of the best camera a beginner can use for improvement.

Specifications:

Picture Angle

Nikon DX-format (Effective picture angle 1.5x [Approx.] conversion factor)
Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

24.2 million
Sensor Size

23.5 mm

x 15.6 mm
Image Sensor Format

DX
Image Sensor Type

CMOS
Total Pixels

24.7 million
Dust-Reduction System

Image sensor cleaning
Dust-Off Reference Photo

Yes
Type
1. Single-lens reflex digital camera
2. Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
  
  Shutter Type
  
  Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
  
  Shutter Speed
  
  1/4000 to 30 sec.
  
  Fastest Shutter Speed
  
  1/4000 sec.
  
  Slowest Shutter Speed
  
  30 sec.
  
  Flash Sync Speed
  
  Up to 1/200 sec.
  
  Frame Advance Rate
  
  Low: Up to 3 fps
  
  High: Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW)
  
  Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
  
  Up to 5 frames per second
  
  Self-Timer
  
  2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures
  Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure:
- Scene Modes
  
  Autumn Colors
  Beach / Snow
  Blossom
  Candlelight
  Child
  Close-up
  Dusk / Dawn
  Food
  Landscape
  Night Landscape
  Night Portrait
  Party / Indoor
  Pet Portrait
  Portrait
  Sports
  Sunset
- Exposure Compensation
  
  ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, and M, SCENE, and Night Portrait modes
- Exposure Lock
  
  Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
  
  Movie File Format
  
  MOV
  
  Price:696.95$

5.Fujifilm X-T20

DSLR cameras for beginners (Fujifilm X-T20) is one of the best camera a beginner can use for improvement.

Specification:

	Fujifilm X-T20
MSRP (body)	$899
Sensor	24MP APS-C
Color filter	X-Trans
Lens mount	Fujifilm X
ISO range (expanded)	100-51200
Image stabilization	Lens-based
AF system	Hybrid¹
LCD type	Tilting
Touchscreen	Yes
Viewfinder (magnification³)	EVF (0.62x)
Max shutter speed (Electronic)	1/4000 sec (1/32,000)
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash x-sync	1/180 sec
Burst rate (with AF)	8 fps
Mic/headphone jacks	Yes / No
Video	UHD 4K @ 30p
Wireless	Wi-Fi
Weather-sealed	No
Battery life	350 shots
Dimensions	118 x 83 x 41mm
Weight	383 g

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